Position Number: 50013400 / P5935

Department: Sustainability Administration

Grade: GR08

Campus: Sir George Williams (Downtown)

Salary: $32.45 - $39.05 per hour

Union/Association/HR Policy: CUSSU

Posting deadline: August 18, 2026

Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a cover letter expressing their interest and how their profile aligns with the role.

Recognized as one of Montreal’s top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Be part of a community that addresses society’s big challenges, supports your personal and professional growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world.

As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive perks, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities.

NOTE: This posting represents a full time leave replacement for the duration of one year.

SCOPE

Reporting to the Manager, Sustainability, the incumbent will provide support for all community engagement projects within the Office of Sustainability. They will assist in planning and promoting events, developing and launching awareness campaigns, and managing a social media presence for the Office.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Support the planning, coordination, and day-to-day administration of the Sustainable Event Program, Sustainability Volunteer Program, and Sustainability Leadership Program to ensure their successful delivery.
- Create social media accounts; manage replies to community posts; generate regular posts promoting events, activities and programs; re-post relevant sustainability content from other groups and departments; plan and execute regular social media campaigns and challenges related to our events, activities and programs.
- Use all available avenues to promote events, programs, and activities to a diverse community of students, faculty and staff.
- Collaborate with the Sustainability Assistant to plan events; provide logistical planning support; provide on-the-ground support at events.
- Collect relevant information on sustainability news, events, and opportunities from our community; draft and send a monthly newsletter; manage subscriptions.




- Provide scheduling and coordination support for the committees of the Sustainability Governance Framework, as required.
- Maintain updated content and deliver trainings for students, faculty and staff as necessary.
- Perform other duties in support of the unit.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Diploma of Collegial Studies (two-year pre-university DEC) in a field related to the primary responsibilities and two to four years of related work experience, with at least one year experience in Sustainability.
- Experience in managing social media and / or newsletters for a group or organization, experience in event planning and outreach, and experience in group facilitation.
- Good knowledge (Level 4) of spoken and written English (able to draft reports, able to speak with sensitivity on complex subjects); Basic knowledge (Level 3) of spoken French (able to respond to work-related queries).
- Good knowledge (Intermediate level) of Word (able to use built-in headers and other formatting features and to incorporate graphics into reports), Excel (able to format spreadsheets, create charts, and use simple Excel formulas), and PowerPoint (able to create and give presentations).
- Ability to produce basic graphics and design for social media posts using free online programs (such as Canva).
- Strong working knowledge and passion for the concept of sustainability, awareness of the central issues and controversies in the discourse on sustainable development, and knowledge of sustainability initiatives at Concordia.
- Ability to meet deadlines and establish timelines.

Due to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted by our Talent Team.

Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic and administrative functions of the university, proficiency in English and French, as indicated, is required.





IMPORTANT: The language and computer skills of short-listed candidates will be tested.

Territorial Acknowledgement

Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.

Employment Equity

Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a diversity survey.

This information is voluntary and any information collected for this purpose is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources employees. Results will be aggregated and used to help Concordia achieve its goal to see all members of our community not only reflected, but welcomed, included and supported in their efforts to contribute to all areas of university life.

Accessibility

Concordia desires to increase diversity among its community members and we strive to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations during the process, please contact, in confidence, [email protected]

Immigration Status

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.

📌 Assistant, Sustainability Engagement (Canada)
🏢 Concordia University
📍 Canada