Date Posted: June 7, 2024
Position: Sustainability Projects Assistant
Term: Permanent, full time
Salary: $20.52/hour with health benefits plan and active transportation benefit
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Application Deadline: July 7, 2024 or until filled

Green Action Centre Seeks Sustainability Projects Assistant
Do you enjoy interacting with the public and communicating and educating about climate change and greener living? Interested in developing your skills and working to help organizations understand their environmental footprint, reduce carbon emissions, and strengthen sustainability? If you’re passionate about the planet and want to make a positive impact, this is an excellent opportunity for you!

Who We Are:
Green Action Centre is an environmental, non-profit organization based in Winnipeg and serving Manitoba. We are a registered charity, governed by an elected board of directors, with a core group of passionate, dedicated staff. We promote greener living through environmental education and encourage practical green solutions for households, workplaces, schools and communities. Our primary areas of focus are green commuting, composting and waste reduction, sustainable living, and resource conservation. We also run a social enterprise, Compost Winnipeg, which collects commercial and residential organic waste in Winnipeg. We are located in the heart of downtown. Our office is located on Treaty 1 territory, the ancestral lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininew, Anishininiwag, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.

The Position:
The Sustainability Projects Assistant plays a key role in our efforts to increase our public profile and our work with businesses and community organizations. We are seeking someone who enjoys a diverse workload, working with the public, and is capable of taking action to broaden our community impact. This position reports directly to the Circular Living Team Lead and Sustainability Projects Coordinator. They will also work collaboratively with the Office Coordinator and other program staff.

Key Responsibilities:
Green Audit Service specific responsibilities:
Liaise with clients, potential/current, for the purpose of service delivery, networking and business development
Schedule meetings and sessions for clients, partners, and stakeholders
Develop visual presentations and resources for sessions with clients
Support the coordination and delivery of educational sessions and workshops for clients
Support the facilitation of building inspections, energy analysis, and waste audits
Prepare and distribute surveys
Assist with analyzing data collected from surveys, meetings, and inspections, and prepare project proposals and reports
Research and identify relevant information on Climate Change (origin, causes, consequences, solutions)
Speak to the media on program-specific subjects
Deliver school and community presentations and workshops
Attend displays at conferences and community events
Prepare and post material related to the program, including developing and updating publications, program resources, and website and social media content
Contribute to the overall objectives of the organization including staffing displays, supporting key Green Action Centre sustainable living focused events, attending regular staff meetings and routine office tasks
Other duties, as assigned

Who You Are:
You’re passionate about the environment! You want to work somewhere you can feel good about, and you want to do it with a really cool group of like minded people. Ideally you’re someone who is organized, deadline driven, and has excellent time management skills. We don’t love micromanaging, so we’re looking for someone who is able to work independently and without close supervision. Some of the qualifications we’re looking for are:

Knowledge of local and global sustainability and environmental issues and demonstrated commitment to the practices of sustainable living
Knowledge of composting and waste reduction
Experience in meeting and workshop facilitation, event planning, public speaking, and engaging with the media
Experience working with children and youth
Excellent written communication skills in English
Strong communications experience, including media campaigns and event promotion
Demonstrated ability in public speaking, and with presentations and displays
Experience with partnership development, and working with diverse communities
The following qualifications are not necessary, but would be considered great assets:

Post-secondary graduate with focus on environmental science or other relevant area of study
Work experience with and/or knowledge of building and energy audits
Knowledge of the different waste management programs and infrastructures in Manitoba
Strong knowledge of WordPress, Mailchimp and social media
Experience in budgeting and reporting
Basic graphic design and photography skills
Ability to speak and write in French

Please note that Green Action Centre is committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the above criteria. A combination of lived and work experience will be considered.

Physical Demands & Other Requirements
A valid Class 5 driver’s license is required
Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds
Comfortable working in an open office environment
Able to work evenings and weekends as required
Willing to travel as required

What We Offer:
A convenient downtown office location, on many major bus routes
A hybrid workplace with the option to work from home sometimes
Flexible schedule during regular office hours (some evenings and weekends may be required during events)
Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
Winnipeg Transit Eco-Pass (or financial equivalent for cycling/walking) as part of our Active Transportation Benefit
Health & Benefits program after 3 months of employment
3 weeks paid vacation, as well as paid sick time and personal days

Position & Application Details
Green Action Centre is committed to being an inclusive organization and is working to better reflect and represent the diversity of the communities we serve. As part of our commitment to racial justice and reconciliation, we are actively encouraging Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour candidates to apply for this position. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants to self-identify if they wish to do so.

Deadline: 11:59 pm CDT, Sunday, July 7, 2024 or until a suitable candidate is found.

To Apply: If this opportunity interests you, please email your cover letter and resume to hiring@greenactioncentre.ca with “Sustainability Projects Assistant Position” in the subject heading. Applications received by the posted deadline will be reviewed for consideration first. If a suitable candidate is not found we will continue to review applications received after the deadline.

Please note to be an eligible candidate you must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have Canadian refugee status. Candidates of all ages are encouraged to apply. However, please note in your application if you are a post-secondary graduate between 18-30 years of age, which qualifies you for Eco Canada’s wage subsidy program.

While we thank all applicants for their interest in the position, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. For more information on Green Action Centre and our programs, please explore our website at www.greenactioncentre.ca.

About the Regional Energy Coach Initiative: The Regional Energy Coach (REC) initiative is a national initiative, coordinated through the Community Housing Transformation Centre (the Centre) and funded through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) to build the capability and capacity of affordable housing providers to initiate and deliver successful sustainable energy efficient projects under the FCM’s Sustainable Affordable Housing initiative. MNPHA is hosting the REC position for the Prairies (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta) for 2024-2026.

Position Summary
This position will provide coaching and technical services for affordable housing providers related to the planning of energy efficient capital projects. The objective of this role is to build the capability and capacity of housing providers to initiate sustainable energy efficient projects. The REC will have a strong understanding of the Prairies context and will lead efforts in engaging and coaching affordable housing providers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, particularly smaller providers with less capacity to initiate projects.

Tasks and responsibilities include coaching and planning support to non-profit housing providers, capacity building, and reporting.

The Assiniboine Rotary Club and the Friends of the Living Prairie Museum are looking to hire up to five individuals (dependent on funding) under the Urban Green Team and Canada Summer Jobs programs to help maintain rare tall-grass prairie habitat.

PROJECT LOCATION: Living Prairie Museum, 2795 Ness Avenue, Winnipeg MB.

PROJECT/JOB DESCRIPTION: The Living Prairie Museum is a 12 ha tall-grass prairie preserve with an interpretive centre. The preserve serves as a living museum and offers an opportunity to experience rare habitat in an urban area. The preserve area, native seed plots, and interpretive centre are maintained regularly, and interpretive programming and events occur on-site throughout the summer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist with the removal of invasive plants to protect endangered habitat
• Participate in seed collection and plant propagation activities
• Engage in management activities that may include sheep grazing or pollinator habitat
• Maintain a hiking trail
• Assist with special event promotion and delivery, and interpretive programs when required

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Applicants must be 15-29 years of age to qualify
• Enrollment in post-secondary education with specialization in Environmental Studies/Science, Biology, Ecology, Horticulture or related field is an asset
• Interest and general knowledge of Winnipeg’s natural areas
• Willingness to work outdoors (under adverse conditions, at times)
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated and reliable

ANTICIPATED TERM: Primarily weekdays, late-May to August 31st, 2023

BENEFITS TO EMPLOYEE:
• Play an integral role in the preservation of a unique natural area
• Gain familiarity with the tall-grass prairie ecosystem and learn native plant identification
• Gain valuable work experience related to a post-secondary degree
We’re seeking a diverse team! Applicants from equity groups are encouraged to self-identify.

TO APPLY, SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:
Living Prairie Museum
2795 Ness Avenue
Wpg, MB R3J 3S4
email: prairie@winnipeg.ca
website: Winnipeg.ca/LivingPrairie

At the Manitoba Marathon we are passionate and dedicated to reducing our carbon footprint, not just on race weekend, but year round. We sort all waste by hand on race weekend and ensure we achieve out goal of 85% waste diversion.

We have had the same sustainability team lead for a number of years, however after this year he will no longer be able to take on this role:

What we need:
-For 2024 a person who will work and shadow under our current team leader, this person will be the one to take over the role from 2025 onwards
-The team lead will recruit volunteers for race weekend, information distribution and shift management.
-We estimate the total time required for this role would be 20 ish hours, a majority of it being race week (Saturday June 15-5 hours, Sunday June 16-8 hours, Monday June 17-8 hours) and then scattered hours recruiting people leading up to the event
-This would be a paid position

If you have someone in mind for this role, or volunteering on our green team, please reach out to Manager@manitobamarathon.mb.ca.

Volunteer opportunity in Southern Manitoba!

We are looking for volunteers from the Brandon, Westman, Eastman, Interlake, and Central Region to help us conduct water sampling throughout the 2024 season.

The Lake Winnipeg Community-Based Monitoring Network samples for phosphorus, the nutrient responsible for the algae blooms on Lake Winnipeg. We work with local organizations and citizens dispersed across southern Manitoba to identify localized areas that contribute higher amounts of phosphorus to local waterways than other areas, aka “phosphorus hotspots”.

Volunteers sample frequently throughout the spring melt and after large rain events to ensure phosphorus runoff is captured. During the spring melt period (which can be anywhere from 2 weeks to one month depending on the speed of thawing and the amount of snow) the time commitment for volunteers is to sample 2-3 times per week and once the spring melt is over and flows stabilize, sampling goes down to once every 2 weeks unless there is a large rain event in which case we will notify you to sample. Our sites are located across southern Manitoba and volunteers will be matched to sites that are close to them.

Volunteer opportunity in Southern Manitoba!

We are looking for volunteers from the Brandon, Westman, Eastman, Interlake, and Central Region to help us conduct water sampling throughout the 2024 season.

The Lake Winnipeg Community-Based Monitoring Network samples for phosphorus, the nutrient responsible for the algae blooms on Lake Winnipeg. We work with local organizations and citizens dispersed across southern Manitoba to identify localized areas that contribute higher amounts of phosphorus to local waterways than other areas, aka “phosphorus hotspots”.

Volunteers sample frequently throughout the spring melt and after large rain events to ensure phosphorus runoff is captured. During the spring melt period (which can be anywhere from 2 weeks to one month depending on the speed of thawing and the amount of snow) the time commitment for volunteers is to sample 2-3 times per week and once the spring melt is over and flows stabilize, sampling goes down to once every 2 weeks unless there is a large rain event in which case we will notify you to sample. Our sites are located across southern Manitoba and volunteers will be matched to sites that are close to them.

If you are interested in participating or want to learn more, please reach out to us at claire@lakewinnipegfoundation.org or by phone 204-956-0436.