Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Project Manager - ATEMI, Sustainability Office Date Posted: 05/21/2024 Req ID: 37411 Faculty/Division: Asst VP - Operations&Services Department: Asst V-P Facilities&Services Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Position Number: 00049546 Description: About us: The University of Toronto is a world leader not only in academia and research but also in ensuring operational excellence. U of T’s Facilities and Services group works diligently to make sure all stakeholders have a safe, clean, comfortable, attractive and sustainable environment in which to learn, teach and play. The Facilities&Services portfolio includes the operation and stewardship of over $3.5 billion in physical assets at the St. George campus situated in the heart of Canada’s largest city. We manage and provide service to over 120 buildings totaling 12 million square feet and also manage an extensive district energy system. We are not only one of Canada's Best and Greenest Employers - in 2024 were were rated as most sustainable university in the world by QS! Your opportunity: Facilities&Services (F&S) is a portfolio comprised of teams with diverse day-to-day operations and skill sets. The individual leaders and employees within the portfolio are dedicated to collaborating to providing excellent service to all clients. The Sustainability and Energy Management arm of F&S is dedicated to driving sustainability through consistently improving our sustainability performance across many its many components. We are guided by the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and are blazing a trail towards regenerative sustainability. The Project Manager is an exciting opportunity within the Sustainability office to lead in the sustainability space and work with us to progress our sustainability portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Manager - Sustainability Office, the Project Manager will lead our ongoing Air Travel Emissions Mitigation Initiative (ATEMI) which tracks and offsets emissions for business air travel by investing in university-based projects aimed at reducing a portion of the institution’s scope 3 carbon footprint. The Project Manager will manage the ATEMI program with a focus on identifying, developing and delivering projects to mitigate emissions resulting from university based air travel. The role will also involve leveraging colleagues across the university community to collectively achieve program goals. This is an exciting initiative which is part of the Sustainability Office's mission to embed sustainability in all we do across our campuses and beyond. Your responsibilities will include: Planning and implementing project phases Developing charter, scope, resources and schedule for project(s) Coordinating tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholders Conducting detailed analysis of specifications in preparation for project planning Writing routine documents and correspondence Developing and/or measuring environmental/sustainability metrics and targets Monitoring project accounts and reporting on estimated end-of-project costs Essential Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Environment, Sustainability or similar field, or acceptable combination of equivalent experience. Six to seven years of experience related to project development and management. Self-starter - motivated and driven to deliver results Strong interpersonal and analytical skills Sustainability data/metrics: analysis, measurement, tracking and reporting experience Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and databases Excellent written and oral communication skills Superior organizational skills; ability to pay attention to detail Assets (Nonessential): Initiative and ability to exercise diplomacy, good judgment, tact, and discretion Strong interest in the environment and/or sustainability Upbeat and positive demeanor To be successful in this role you will be: Motivated self-learner Resourceful Self-directed Tactful Team player This position is for a one year (12 month) contract. Closing Date: 06/02/2024, 11:59PM ET Employee Group: USW Appointment Type : Budget - Term Schedule: Full-Time Pay Scale Group&Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 15 -- $93,752 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $119,892. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. Job Category: Facilities/Ancilliary Services Recruiter: Lena Olsson Lived Experience Statement Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP . Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca . #J-18808-Ljbffr