Circular Economy Associate

Title

Circular Economy Associate

Location

500-765 Broughton St. Victoria, with the ability to work some hours remotely

Term

1 year contract: May 1st, 2024 - April 30th 2025, option to renew thereafter (start date if flexible in May)

Standard 3 month probationary period

Hours & Compensation

40 hours per week

Annual salary range: $56,000 - $60,000 based on experience

Standard Health Benefits Package, after the probation period

Paid Holiday

2 weeks paid holiday per year (4%), unlimited unpaid holiday (see employee handbook for details)

Paid Sick and Wellness Days

You are entitled to 5 paid sick/wellness days per year, after the probation period

Professional Development

40 hours per annum allocated to professional development

2024 Spending budget: $500

Volunteer Time

2 hours can be allocated to volunteering each quarter (or one day per year)

Cell Phone Coverage

You will be reimbursed $40 each month to cover work related cell phone expenses

The Synergy Foundation is an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic status, or age.

SYNERGY FOUNDATION

The Synergy Foundation is a Victoria based non-profit that was created in 2013. Since its inception, Synergy Foundation has focused on innovative projects and programs that have pushed the envelope, supported hundreds of businesses, and turned great ideas into action.

Our three focus areas are green business, circular economy, and food security. This is represented in our core projects, BC Green Green Business, Project Zero, FED Urban Agriculture Society, and our annual event, the Ecostar Awards.

CIRCULAR ECONOMY ASSOCIATE

This position supports the mission of Synergy Foundation and will primarily be focused on the Project Zero program and other related circular economy consulting work. This role has an emphasis on data analysis, researching sustainability innovations, and communicating these findings in reports and other mediums. The associate will work and communicate directly with businesses, entrepreneurs, and local government representatives in our network. This role will work closely with the Director of Program Operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Zero Accelerator (60%)

Assist in the execution of the Circular Accelerator Program

Circular Advisor conducting on-site circularity assessments and writing opportunity reports

Liaising with business participants

Conducting business outreach

Support with program reports and ongoing business support

Research circular solutions and build the circular database

Project Zero Incubator (BC and National) (20%)

Assist in the delivery of the BC Circular Economy Incubator Program

Lead communications and administrative duties with program participants

Provide session delivery support

Support with business plan reviews

Support planning and development of final year end pitch event

Assist in the national expansion of the Circular Economy Incubator Program

Research circular economy trends, opportunities, and barriers in provinces and territories across Canada

Project Zero General (5%)

Support with the delivery of other key circular economy “special projects” as needed

Assist in the development and facilitation of circular economy workshops and webinars

Conduct circular economy and clean teach research and analysis

Other Programs and Events (15%)

Support other programs such as BC Green Business and our annual Ecostar Awards Gala as needed

Team meetings, communications, and task management

Support Synergy Foundations objectives as other tasks arise

**REQUIREMENTS**:
Located in the Capital Regional District

Class 5 driver’s license or Class 7 with two years driving experience

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Strong verbal and written communication

Business and/or sustainability educational background is an asset

experience working with small businesses or building connections with business professionals is an asset

Well organized and attention to detail

Self-motivator and good with time management

Willingness to learn

Understanding of and interest in business sustainability and circular economy

**BENEFITS**:
Extended Health & Dental - Health and dental benefits (including life insurance) are available to staff after completing three months of employment. Additional information upon request.

Unlimited Vacation - Additional time off requests (un-paid) is unlimited. To respect project work timelines, discuss extended vacation with the Director of Program Operations at least 2-3 months in advance. This will allow us to plan for reduced capacity within the team during this time.

Paid Volunteering - Volunteering for a cause that is outside of our core work, but still mission-aligned and supporting our network of businesses is encouraged. Therefore, every calendar year full-time employees are permitted to spend a two hours every quarter volunteering for a