Engagement & Project Coordinator

The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community - UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.

Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.

**The opportunity**:
The University of Manitoba is committed to being a leader in sustainability. The Engagement and Projects Coordinator will support the mandate of the Office of Sustainability to assist the University in achieving its Sustainability Strategy and Climate Action Plan goals related to waste reduction and prevention. This role identifies opportunities to advance the organization’s goals in relation to waste reduction and prevention and collaborate with the university community to successfully deliver key projects and activities. In addition, the Engagement and Projects Coordinator is responsible for all communication, digital content creation, and social media to support the goals of the Office of Sustainability.

**The qualifications and experience we’re looking for**:

- Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, environmental sciences, natural resource management, education, planning, business or the natural sciences or a related field required.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Two years of experience participating, planning and executing collaborative sustainability projects and programs required.
- Must have wide-ranging knowledge of sustainability practices.
- Understanding and experience influencing collective behavior to improve sustainability outcomes required.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Must be able to work within time and budget constraints.
- Tact and diplomacy skills required.
- Strong written competencies including report and grant writing skills required.
- Strong verbal communication skills that support dialogue with the various campus stakeholders required.
- Strong partnership and relationship building skills, to work with multiple and diverse stakeholders with various mandates and differing viewpoints required.
- Must be able to work with graphic programs such as Adobe CS/Adobe Express and social media platforms.
- Knowledge of software systems to support the position.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Projects) is required.
- Flexible and adaptable with troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities required.
- Ability to conduct research independently required.
- Ability to plan, organize and administer projects required.
- Ability to build relationships, and work collaboratively with the OOS team, university students, staff and faculty and community partners required.
- Ability to frame issues and design effective and energetic engagement with students, staff and faculty required.
- Use knowledge and experience to use influence to advance projects and other sustainability efforts.
- Ability to use creative thinking to identify and execute opportunities required.
- Ability to meet, engage and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders required.
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.
- Familiarity with the post-secondary setting is preferred.

**Why the University of Manitoba?**

Along with being one of Manitoba’s top employers, we are proud to provide a collaborative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package with a competitive salary, the University provides an exceptional workplace that includes:

- Comprehensive group benefits and pension plan.
- Competitive vacation time.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- A full spectrum of professional development opportunities.

**Closing Date: October 18, 2024**

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

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