Sustainability Data & Communications Support - Competition ID: 4844

Kwantlen Polytechnic University; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Tuition waiver

Professional development days

Inter-campus transportation

Job summary

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is seeking a Sustainability Data & Communications Support to help advance campus sustainability initiatives through data management, digital communications, and on-campus engagement. The role will maintain energy and sustainability dashboards, support website content updates, and contribute to reporting and events.

The position offers hands-on experience in sustainability data analysis and communications, ideal for a student interested in combining

Qualifications

• Current KPU student in good academic standing, with a minimum 2.5 GPA.
• Knowledge of sustainability concepts, greenhouse gas accounting, or energy management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Dashboard and Data Support: Update and maintain energy, GHG, utility, and sustainability dashboards; organize and validate data; develop new visualizations.
• Website and Communications Support: Update sustainability content; gather and maintain internal/external communications; improve information presentation online.
• Sustainability Program Support: Assist outreach activities and events; provide general administrative support to projects.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Education

Current KPU student in good standing (GPA 2.5+)

Job description

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is Canada’s only polytechnic university, proudly serving the South Fraser region for more than 40 years. With campuses in Surrey, Richmond, Langley, and Cloverdale, KPU is deeply connected to the communities it serves and to the diverse cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences of its students. Through academic excellence, applied learning, innovation, and strong industry and community partnerships, KPU prepares students for meaningful futures.

As an open-access university, KPU is powered by the people who live and work here. We believe every employee plays a meaningful role in supporting student learning and success. We are honoured to carry the name of the Kwantlen First Nation and are committed to equity, inclusion, reconciliation, and respectful relationships. As one of BC’s Top Employers, KPU is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and engaged workplace where employees feel valued, connected to purpose, and empowered to make an impact.

We invite you to explore your next career opportunity at KPU and discover how your work can contribute to a university where thought truly meets action.

Competition ID: 4844
Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled
External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
# of Openings: 1
Salary Information: Student Assistant Pay Scale
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.

Employee Group: Student Assistant

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to the Director of Planning, Development, and Sustainability.

Summary

The Sustainability Data & Communications Support position will assist the Office of Sustainability in advancing campus sustainability initiatives through data management, digital communications, and on-campus engagement. The successful candidate will assist with maintaining and updating energy and sustainability performance dashboards, support website content updates, and contribute to sustainability reporting and on-campus engagements.

This position provides an opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in sustainability data analysis and sustainability communications and is ideal for a student interested in combining sustainability, data analytics, community engagement, and communications to help advance institutional sustainability goals.

This position is reserved for KPU Students only.

Key Responsibilities

Dashboard and Data Support

• Assists in updating and maintaining energy, greenhouse gas (GHG), utility, and sustainability performance dashboards.
• Compiles, organizes, and validates sustainability-related data from various institutional sources.
• Helps develop new dashboard features and visualizations to improve data accessibility and key party understanding.

Website and Communications Support

• Updates sustainability website content, ensuring information remains accurate, current, and accessible.
• Gathers, coordinates, and maintains internal and external communications content for KPU's sustainability communication channels.
• Helps improve the organization and presentation of sustainability information across digital platforms.

Sustainability Program Support

• Supports outreach activities, campaigns, and events promoting sustainability on campus.
• Provides general administrative support to sustainability projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Current KPU student in good academic standing, with a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Knowledge of sustainability concepts, greenhouse gas accounting, or energy management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.

SALARY INFORMATION

Student Assistants Are Paid As Per The Following

• Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) – BC Minimum Wage
• One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) – BC Minimum Wage plus 8%
• With a post-secondary diploma or degree – BC Minimum Wage plus 21%

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!

Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at [e-mail].

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.