Reporting to the Associate Director, Administration of the McGill Office of Sustainability (MOOS), the Sustainability Officer provides efficient and effective support to the sustainability objectives of the University by mobilizing student, staff and faculty in engagement programs. Primary Responsibilities Deploy programs and organize engagement activities mainly targeted to students, but also staff and faculty, to increase the involvement of the McGill community in the sustainability movement at McGill. Focus 50% of these activities on the SHHS population. Foster relationships with other units and external organizations. Provide strategic guidance and support to the SHHS leadership team to increase the sustainability aspects of their operations, especially with regards to student housing, food and dining services, and the McGill campus store. Recruit, train and oversee a critical mass of volunteers that will participate in the engagement programs in sustainability at McGill: the Sustainable Events Ambassadors, the Sustainable Workplace Ambassadors, the Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF) Ambassadors, and others. Promote these programs throughout the University and beyond, with a specific focus on the SHHS population, and organize recurring mobilization activities. Deliver presentations about sustainability to new students in SHHS.



Strategically align the engagement activities to make sure they directly support the fulfilment of the Climate & Sustainability Strategy, contribute to McGill’s STARS sustainability rating, and help maintain Fairtrade status across McGill’s campuses. Integrate sustainability into orientation activities. Meet with and encourage Residence Life Facilitators (RLF’s) to hold sustainability-themed events throughout the year. Liaise with other internal units and external organizations, when appropriate. Ensure that major events at McGill – especially the ones held in Residences and Dining Halls – go through the McGill Sustainable Events Certification. Work closely with the SHHS staff and students to ensure that the unit’s operations are enabling progress towards the objectives of McGill’s Climate and Sustainability Strategy. Leverage existing internal and external funding opportunities to increase the sustainability aspects of the SHHS operations. Regularly participate in meetings of the SHHS leadership group to make recommendations on engagement programs, among others. What we offer Competitive perks package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible) Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible) Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings

📌 Sustainability Officer (Sherbrooke)
🏢 McGill University
📍 Sherbrooke