Job Description

Overview

We empower employees with the flexibility to choose where they do their best work. This role provides the option of working at an MPI work location or a blend of remote and in-office work.

As the Sustainable Development Coordinator, you will contribute to the development, implementation and administration of the corporation\xe2\x80\x99s sustainable development programs. In this role, you will be responsible for assessing environmental impacts of existing operations and conducts analysis to determine opportunities for improvement. You will also ensure the Corporation\xe2\x80\x99s business practices and programs meet or exceed provincial legislation and the organization\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to operating in a sustainable manner.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior leadership and subject matter experts to create and amend a long-term sustainability plan that integrates the environment with business interests and provides for targets and constant improvement.
• Prepare budget requests and multi-year projections for planned sustainability initiatives.
• Lead, coordinate or contribute to a variety of initiatives to further efficiency and environmental goals.
• Create environmental requirements and scoring methods for inclusion in bid specifications to incorporate sustainability into corporate procurement of goods and services.
• Coordinate required measuring, monitoring, studies and audits to document and assess the corporation\xe2\x80\x99s environmental performance and maintain all related programs and processes.
• Coordinate periodic waste audits to determine the effectiveness of waste management strategies.
• Serve as a resource to various levels of staff and management regarding sustainability issues, monitoring emerging trends, programs and issues and educating others on sustainability topics.
• Liaise with the other Crowns, the low carbon government office, as well as other government and non-government environmental organizations and experts to understand other\xe2\x80\x99s approaches and anticipate trends across government, business and society towards environmental management.
• Maintain a strong understanding and interpretation of provincial and federal environmental regulations and targets. Ensure that the corporation is, at a minimum, compliant with all relevant regulations and standards as well as positioning itself for anticipated regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in Science, Environmental Sciences, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of two years of related experience with developing and integrating sustainable development practices within a large and complex organization.
• Experience in compiling data needed to determine a large organization\xe2\x80\x99s greenhouse gas inventory.
• Knowledge of key sustainability issues and how they can be integrated into business to create measurable value.
• Knowledge of sustainability requirements of local legislation, standards and best practice
• Analytical skills to critically analyse data to improve quality of deliverables and proposed solutions to clients. Accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal) with the ability to communicate complex sustainability topics in simple terms, with emphasis on impact. Ability to write reports or recommendations.
• Ability to coach, mentor, educate and communicate the principles of sustainability and related topics to all levels of organizations.
• Have and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 Drivers license.
• Must be willing to travel to all MPI offices within Manitoba.

Employee Benefits

Health benefits

We offer a comprehensive health benefits program that includes:

• flexible health, dental and vision plans
• health spending account
• travel health coverage
• other extended health benefits such as ambulance, massage and physiotherapy

Financial security

In an effort to support financial security, we offer:

• registered pension plan
• group, dependent, and optional life insurance coverage
• critical illness insurance
• sick leave to cover short-term disability
• long-term disability

Wellness

We offer programs that focus on how to better achieve a balance between work and personal commitments, as well as maintain a healthy workplace culture. This includes:

• vacation entitlement
• flexible work arrangement for eligible positions
• maternity, parental and adoptive leaves
• bereavement and family responsibility leaves
• employee and family assistance program
• mental-health programming
• lunch-and-learn offerings
• discounted gym memberships and wellness account

Diversity and inclusion

Manitoba Public Insurance believes that diversity and inclusion strengthens us. We consider ourselves to be a barrier-free organization where individual values, beliefs and practices are respected and appreciated for the diversity they bring to our work life.

Employee recognition

It\xe2\x80\x99s important to recognize our employees for their contributions. Not only do we recognize employees as they achieve milestone years in their careers, we also have several outlets for leaders and peers to reward each other for work well done.

Professional development

We want our employees to grow, which is why we offer support in keeping their skills up-to-date. We offer in-house training, professional development and an educational assistance program.

Safety and health

In an effort to encourage a safe and healthy work environment, we offer various safety, health and workplace policies and programs along with technical expertise and assistance to support employee activities in safety and health.

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