Job Description

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) is recruiting for an Analyst, Sustainability Assessment to work in an industry-driven research environment. Vineland is a uniquely Canadian results-oriented organization dedicated to horticulture science and innovation. Vineland is situated on treaty lands. These lands are steeped in the rich history of the First Nations such as the Hatiwendaronk, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabe and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Many First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and Inuit people from across Turtle Island live and work in Niagara today. Vineland stands with all Indigenous people, past and present, in promoting the wise stewardship of the lands on which we live. As treaty people, residents and caretakers, we are committed to continuous learning and a deep respect for Indigenous people, culture and history. Vineland\xe2\x80\x99s mission is to deliver innovative products and production solutions addressing the needs of the horticulture industry and advancing Canada\xe2\x80\x99s research and commercialization agenda. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization, funded in part by the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. Our people are the most important asset in achieving our goals and are known in the world for excellence in science and entrepreneurship. Our staff enjoys an exciting and challenging work environment noted for collaboration and knowledge sharing. Vineland is committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities and racialized groups, persons with disabilities, persons of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and others. In accordance with all applicable provincial accessibility standards, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online below. We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is a 12-month contract.

Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Consumer, Sensory & Market Insights (CSMI), the Analyst, Sustainability Assessment will support Vineland\xe2\x80\x99s project in sustainability assessment. This includes data collection, analysis and creation of horticulture-focused sustainability assessments related to the environment, social and economic pillars. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(*A more comprehensive position outline is available upon request.) With a focus on horticulture, this position will:

• Support data collection, analysis and creation of sustainability assessments related to environmental baseline studies, life-cycle analysis, environmental cost-benefit analysis, social implications and measurement and greenhouse gas emissions for internal and external projects
• Source and compile relevant data from primary and secondary sources
• Provide data analytics, modeling, interpretation and report writing for sustainability and impact assessments
• Interpret results with regard to their business sustainability relevance and devise actions, present findings to internal and external stakeholders
• Support corporate accounting and reporting of ESG quantitative metrics