Environmental Stewardship Coordinator

Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm

Under the direction of the Environmental Management Lead, the Environmental Stewardship Coordinator is accountable for coordinating and supporting programs, projects, and initiatives that advance Hamilton Health Sciences' Environmental Performance Plan. The role is responsible for the implementation and facilitation of environmental stewardship initiatives, including education and engagement programs, non-capital project development, performance measurement, regulatory monitoring, and communication. This work is achieved through the development and delivery of training and engagement activities, creation and coordination of project plans, application of best practices, and effective collection, analysis, and reporting of environmental performance data to support continuous improvement and compliance.

The Environmental Stewardship Coordinator works collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external partners to support stewardship initiatives across departments and programs. The role supports the planning, execution, and evaluation of projects aligned with corporate environmental goals, including contributing to business cases, budgets, timelines, and success measures. In addition, the position coordinates and oversees student interns, including recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and mentorship. The Coordinator supports effective communication across the organization, remains current with environmental regulations and healthcare sustainability standards, and ensures initiatives and related activities are delivered efficiently, consistently, and in alignment with organizational priorities.

Through education, performance measurement, project support, and mentorship, the Environmental Stewardship Coordinator plays a vital role in embedding environmental stewardship into daily operations and organizational culture at Hamilton Health Sciences.

Corporate Services provides a variety of diverse services to clients in both the clinical and non-clinical areas of Hamilton Health Sciences as well as to external clients. Services provided include Portering, Linen, Clinical and Core Housekeeping, Room Booking, Service Response Centre, Waste, Environmental Management and Nutrition Services. 

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.  

 

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at , Ext for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note\: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, stewardship, engineering, or a related field is required., CAPM or PMP is an asset

• Previous working experience in environmental management, stewardship, climate change, corporate stewardship (e.g. ESG), or a related field is required. 

• Previous experience creating, implementing and monitoring projects in a multi-site large organization. Experience within healthcare preferred.

• Proficiency in using software for data analysis, reporting, and project management (e.g. Microsoft Suite, Canva or other tools).

• Strong communication, writing, presentation, interpersonal and relationship building skills.

• Strong report writing skills.

• Knowledge of GRI, LEED, ISO Standards, BCorp or other standards considered an asset.

• Experience working with and maintaining compliance with relevant environmental laws and regulations.

• Experience creating and delivering educational materials across multiple platforms (e.g. virtual, in-person, e-learning modules, etc)

• Strong analytical skills and experience managing data for the purpose of generating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics for corporate reporting.

• Ability to identify problems, analyze data, and develop solutions.

• Ability to lead and motivate teams and work effectively with others.