Senior Strategic Advisor, Sustainability & Resiliency

BC Housing; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Housing is seeking a Senior Strategic Advisor in Sustainability & Resiliency to lead sustainability integration projects that drive organizational innovation. This role requires extensive knowledge of sustainability practices, excellent leadership, and project management skills to promote environmental and social goals.

Benefits

In-house training programs

Wellness programs

Long-term service awards

Livegreen incentives

Active Social Club

Community and charitable events

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in sustainability and resilience program development.
• Considerable experience with green building standards and training facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability and resilience capacity building projects.
• Identify strategic opportunities for innovation in sustainability.
• Provide analytical support to integrate sustainability into programs and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Building Technology, Architecture, Urban Planning, Applied Science, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business Administration, Adult Education, Geography

Job description

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Senior Strategic Advisor, Sustainability & Resiliency

SENIOR STRATEGIC ADVISOR, SUSTAINABILITY & RESILIENCY

JOB ID: 6299

LOCATION: BURNABY, B.C

To be considered for this role, applications MUST be submitted online, by clicking on 'Apply' below.

• Join one of BC’s Top Employers!
• Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance!

BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

THE ORGANIZATION

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people.

Our missionis to provide access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing options. We do this to promote strong, inclusive communities where people can thrive.

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while they’re here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:

• In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
• Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
• Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
• Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program!).
• An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
• Participation in community and charitable events.

** Please note: Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status **

SENIOR STRATEGIC ADVISOR, SUSTAINABILITY & RESILIENCY:

$77,381.86 - $89,848.11 Annually

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, Sustainability & Resilience, the Senior Advisor, Sustainability & Resilience (S&R) leads sustainability and resilience integration and capacity building projects within BC Housing and among housing partners. He/She/They is responsible for identification of strategic opportunities to use S&R as drivers for innovation and transformation, including leading sustainability & resilience planning, and performance monitoring at specific project and portfolio levels. The position is also responsible for identifying gaps and opportunities for the advancement of sustainability and resilience at BC Housing, especially when assessed through the lens of Reconciliation and Equity Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB), as well as the development and delivery of required training, and capacity building programs and
their evaluation. The role provides strategic and analytical support to leadership teams across BC Housing, leading toward deeper integration of social and environmental sustainability and resilience into BC Housing’s programs, policies, plans, and reports. The position collaborates across all branches and with external partners and organizations. It may involve working with the Operations branch on the development and implementation of new strategies, policies and resources for reducing the
environmental footprint of our business operations. Or it may involve working with the Development and Asset Strategies branch on integrating sustainability & resilience into new social housing construction projects or building retrofits. External partners may include various BC Government Ministries, other BC public sector organizations, other levels of government, non-profit housing providers, development project consultants and contractors, residential construction industry organization, utilities, academic institutions, health authorities, community organizations and others. The role assesses and analyzes current practices from the perspective of BC Housing’s mandates, sustainability and resilience goals and commitments, Truth & Reconciliation and EDIB priorities, and other factors, identifying and using sustainability and resilience trends, priorities, performance measures, and best practices.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Building Technology, Architecture, Urban Planning, Applied Science, Sustainability,
• Environmental Science, Business Administration, Adult Education, Geography, or other relevant field.
• Extensive experience in leading the development and implementation of sustainability and/or resilience programs and strategies.
  Sustainable & Resilient Buildings Portfolio:
• Considerable experience working towards making buildings more sustainable and/or resilient, using green building standards and resilience assessment tools and frameworks
  Capacity Enhancing Portfolio:
• Considerable experience in developing organizational capacity for integration of sustainability through process and workshops design, multi-stakeholder facilitation and implementation of training and educational programs
• or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the employer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of the current sustainability trends especially with regards to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
• Considerable knowledge of the current best practices in sustainable and resilient buildings.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of self-awareness, empathy and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to learn and understand BC Housing’s mandates and commitments with regards to housing, sustainability, Truth and Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging.
• Ability to be sensitive to the diverse perspectives of stakeholders and works with them to resolve differences and work cohesively together.
• Ability to learn and understand the concepts of institutional and structural exclusion and bias and how these impact underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Ability to generate and articulate creative new ideas/processes, and develop, plan, facilitate and coordinate their execution.
• Ability to manage project teams, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate tact and diplomacy in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a project from idea to execution while managing multiple inputs and priorities.
• Ability to establish a high level of rapport with staff, management/senior management, Executive, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem solving, strategic and analytical thinking, conflict resolution and consensus building skills.
• Demonstrated strong professional and interpersonal communication skills across a range of channels (written, oral, other) and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional groups to achieve common goals.
• Strong change management and organizational and time management skills.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of real estate property development and construction, and related business concepts, processes and practices.

How to Apply:

Please review the attached job description for a complete list of duties, qualifications and competencies. To be considered for this competition, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume clearly identifying how they meet the qualifications necessary for this position. This information will be used as part of the selection process.

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If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your expertise to engage in meaningful and challenging work, please apply tojoin our team today at www.bchousing.org/careers

At BC Housing, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous People, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail] .

We didn’t become one of BC’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers without a lot of thought, care and consideration for our team and environment. Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and wellness initiatives.

- Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact [e-mail] to arrange a call.)

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