Sustainable Tourism Specialist

2 months ago


Kelowna, Canada GreenStep Solutions Inc. Full time

Job Title**:Sustainable Tourism Specialist (6-month temporary contract)**
**Position Duration: May 15 - November 15, 2023 (approx.)**

Reports To

Director of Sustainable Tourism

General GreenStep Statement
Inclusive Hiring Policy

Our Values:
Humble, Growth Mindset, Passionate about Sustainability, Self Empowered, Accountable

Overview

GreenStep is a purpose-built sustainability solutions company that is poised for growth. We want to help you grow too, personally and professionally while creating lasting impacts.
Let’s change the world

GreenStep provides a variety of programs and services that help businesses measure and reduce their environmental impacts. We also consult with governments, utilities, and businesses in the areas of waste reduction, carbon management, transportation demand management, and sustainability strategy development.

GreenStep’s Sustainable Tourism Division offers programs and services designed specifically for the tourism and hospitality industry, both for tourism businesses and destination management and marketing organizations. We have developed Global
Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) recognized and aligned criteria for tourism businesses and destinations, which form the basis of a number of our tourism programs and services that are experiencing exciting interest and growth. These include industry-specific sustainability assessments, certifications, as well as workshops and training, research

**Let’s change the world.**
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assignments, sustainability strategy, action plan development, and general consulting support.

If you have a passion for sustainability and the environment and take pride in being a changemaker who creates impact on the world around you, then we want to hear from you. We are looking for an experienced sustainability specialist who will work to educate, support, and guide our clients through their sustainability journey.

The Sustainable Tourism Specialist is responsible for working with an assigned group of clients, on various consulting projects, delivering guidance and expertise in the area of sustainability as it relates to tourism businesses and destinations. This work may include assisting clients through a sustainability assessment in the pursuit of Certification or working with them to review their current policies and procedures in an effort to improve their sustainability performance, and in the development of sustainability strategies and action plans.

Reporting to the Director of Sustainable Tourism, this role will collaborate with the team on program management tasks while taking initiative to seek opportunities through which to improve the services provided. By fostering strong connections with our clients, the STS will develop trust and in turn long-standing relationships across the industry, helping to support GreenStep in meeting its long-term objectives of changing the world through business.

Duties & Responsibilities
- Guide business and destination clients through the GreenStep Certification process, including interpretation of results, reviewing evidence, drafting reports, providing guidance
- Manage and analyze data to inform the creation of a sustainability action plan
- Draft sustainability action plans related to each business or destination based on assessment results

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- Perform industry, best practices, or project-specific research, as required
- Work collaboratively with the client to create sustainability strategies and implementation plans
- Offer project support related to sustainability strategy development
- Support project lead during facilitated sessions
- Draft final reports for client projects, to deliver results and recommendations
- Act as a consultant, offering guidance and expertise, on the topic of sustainability for tourism
- Stay current on industry trends, best practices, benchmarks, and competitive landscape
- Represent GreenStep at industry events, conferences, and tradeshows as needed
- Other project work, as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- 5+ years of experience in sustainability consulting (or related field), preferably with a balance in all aspects of sustainability (environmental, social, cultural and economic) or related role
- Strong desire to assist others by providing guidance, support, and expertise on a topic that may not be familiar to them
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with an ability to explain complex concepts and technical language in a clear and concise manner
- Working independently with limited supervision, while also being able to collaborate with a team
- Critical thinking with an analytical mindset
- Strong research, analysis, and evaluation skills
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Ability to perform under pressure and within tight timelines
- Ability to act with impartiality in the role of an assessor, as required
- Personal qualities: confidential


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