Job Description

Preference will be given to qualified employees, as defined in the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement. Should a suitable candidate not be found, external candidates will be considered.

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Sustainability, the Project Officer, Zero Waste Initiatives is responsible for overall administration and continuous improvement of the Zero Waste Sheridan program across Sheridan\'s campuses, including efforts to reduce waste generation, increase waste diversion rate, and promote materials recovery and circularity of resources while striving for Sheridan\'s long-term zero waste vision. The Project Officer manages the three-stream waste bin program (landfill, mixed recycling, organics), including use of quantitative and qualitative sources to identify and act upon opportunities to increase materials diversion, reduce contamination, and ensure operational success. The Project Officer also maintains relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders to enhance and expand Sheridan\'s waste diversion programs and materials recovery/circularity initiatives. In consultation with the Manager, Corporate Sustainability and Office for Sustainability colleagues, the Project Officer supports the development and execution of Zero Waste Sheridan communication strategy and engagement tactics that aim to build operational credibility and business case for year-over-year waste reduction initiatives and promote waste reduction behaviours at the individual, departmental, and College-wide levels.

What You\'ll be Doing

• Supporting the development of project plans and new proposals for zero waste initiatives that support materials recovery, circularity of resources, and zero waste innovation across Sheridan campuses
• Developing organics separation strategy and on-site composting program;
• Operationalizing process for diverting unwanted Sheridan assets from landfill (e.g., reusing, repurposing, donating);
• Coordinating and overseeing Mission Zero reuse initiatives, including collection, sorting, and tracking of donations;
• Partnering with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate donation drives and materials collection;
• Coordinating with Facilities Construction & Design Team to develop waste diversion process for construction and demolition waste and unwanted fixtures/furniture;
• Supporting development of new funding proposals for projects or technology testing;
• Driving execution and ongoing monitoring of three-stream zero waste bin program (landfill, mixed recycling, organics) to ensure operational success and deliver on waste diversion targets;
• Leading deployment of Zero Waste Sheridan bin clusters and signage across departments and faculties;
• Using quantitative and qualitative sources to identify and act upon opportunities to increase materials diversion and reduce contamination (e.g., improved signage, bin placement, etc.);
• Serving as Office for Sustainability liaison with waste hauler and other recycling service providers, collaborating for ongoing improvements in waste reduction and coordinating pick up/service requests as needed and in accordance with any relevant contractual agreements;
• Training and consulting with \xe2\x80\x9cback of house\xe2\x80\x9d staff to improve separation and handling of waste from bins;
• Implementing waste auditing strategy with support from Work-Integrated-Learning (WIL) placements in coordination with relevant faculty/staff;
• Collaborating with Office for Sustainability and Facilities Services staff to develop, implement, measure against, and continuously improve the Zero Waste Sheridan Plan;
• Defining goals, business case, implementation tactics/policies/procedures, assessment metrics and reporting activities; Measuring progress against the goals and assessment metrics within the plan;
• Identifying and pursuing sources of funding and partnerships for Zero Waste Sheridan initiatives (e.g., NGO, Municipal, Provincial/Federal, corporate sponsorship, advertising, cost recovery, etc.);
• Coordinate data gathering and completion of annual waste management-related compliance reporting (e.g., RPRA Blue Box Program, Stewardship Ontario, annual waste audit (ON 102/94) and source separation plan (ON 103/94));
• Collaborating with others and provide training to ensure that the campus community is educated, aware, and continually improving their behavior to achieve zero waste goals;
• Organizing and supporting the work of a cross-departmental Zero Waste Implementation Task Force to foster decision-making frameworks that minimize waste to landfill and increase circularity of resources, looking upstream (i.e., materials brought on to Sheridan campuses) and downstream (i.e., materials leaving Sheridan campuses);
• Developing and coordinating experiential learning/living laboratory opportunities to educate Sheridan community about zero waste initiatives;
• Performing other related duties, as assigned.

About You

You enjoy working with diverse populations, are able to apply principles of inclusivity and inter-cultural competence and are committed to centring equity, diversity and inclusion to meet the needs of a diverse population.

You have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a keen ability to work effectively with internal and external partners alike.

You have solid attention to detail along with effective project management and problem-solving skills.

You are knowledgeable about current sustainability issues and the intersectionality between social, economic and environmental dimensions of sustainability.

The successful candidate will also meet the following qualifications:

• 3 year diploma/degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Facilities Management, Waste Resource Management, Sustainability, Business, or a related area of study with demonstrated interest in sustainability issues
• 3 years of experience with implementation of waste management strategies/programs within small to large scale organizations, including assessment of waste streams and diversion rates (equivalency to be considered)
• Experience in post-secondary institution or similar environment is considered an asset
• Understanding of latest trends and innovations for zero waste management, materials recovery and circular economy within industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) sector considered an asset
• Waste Auditor Certification considered an asset

Who We Are

Every member of the Sheridan community is passionate about the transformational role we play in people\'s lives. Our strategic plan, Sheridan 2024: Galvanizing Education for a Complex World ( ), charts a path towards a new ground-breaking model of higher education that reshapes post-secondary education and better prepares students for the future. We are committed to demonstrably advancing equity, diversity and inclusivity. Diversity is our strength and fuels our commitment to excellence. Across our campuses, we\'re making meaningful strides towards developing an equitable and inclusive community.

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Other Details

Department: Facilities Services
Primary Work/Campus Location: Trafalgar (may be assigned activities at any Sheridan campus)
Work Categorization: Hybrid | Combination of on-site (at least 3 days/week) and remote work
Reference #: J0623-0165
Employee Group: Support Staff
Payband: I
Hourly Range: $36.19 - $41.94
Hours: 37.5
Hours/Week: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Application Deadline: June 16, 2023

Sheridan is deeply committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations, Anishinaabe Nation, Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Sheridan is situated on these lands, and it is our collective responsibility to honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here, and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be working on this land.

Sheridan values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. Sheridan regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. Sheridan seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including those who identify as First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

Sheridan is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact .

You may be asked to provide copies of your educational credentials at the time of interview. Upon hire, we require official confirmation of educational credentials and Canadian equivalency assessments, if applicable.

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