Sustainability Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is the fourth largest school board in Ontario and a major employer in one of Canada’s fastest growing regions. Our inclusive and diverse board serves 83,000 students and employs nearly 12,000 staff across the City of London, Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Counties, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Munsee-Delaware Nation and Oneida Nation of the Thames. We offer competitive benefits including a pension program and comprehensive mental health and well-being support. Best of all, every role at TVDSB directly supports the success of children and families in YOUR community. Join TVDSB to build each student's tomorrow, every day!
SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIST
JOB TITLE: SustainabilitySpecialist
LOCATION: Education Centre, London
SALARY RANGE: $73,592 - $97,321
HIRING RANGE: $73,592 - $93,930
DATE OF VACANCY: As soon as possible
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2025 September 17
POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Energy Management Coordinator, the Sustainability Specialist assists in the development and maintenance of the Sustainability Framework. The Sustainability Specialist applies principles of sustainability and energy management in order to meet the goals as set out in the Sustainability Framework; identifies, analyzes, and implements strategies that will promote conservation of energy and environment; interacts with Internal and external stakeholders to further the sustainability goals of TVDSB; and completes projects as assigned by the Energy Management Coordinator and the Manager, Capital Projects in order to further the goals of TVDSB’s Sustainability Framework and Conservation and Demand Management Plan.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Work with Manager/Supervisor to update, coordinate, and report on the Sustainability Framework
-
Assist in the promotion of sustainability within TVDSB
-
Identify and adapt applicable sustainability best practices
-
Work with schools and Environmental education Staff to further Sustainability education within TVDSB
-
Identify and apply for funding/incentive opportunities for Sustainability projects/actions
-
Emissions Analysis and Reporting based on goals of Sustainability Framework
-
Develop, update, and maintain plans required to meeting legislated waste reporting and reduction requirements
-
Develop, coordinate, and maintain Waste Auditing program and waste Audit records
-
Develop plan to meet or exceed waste reduction and diversion rate reductions goals as set out in the Sustainability Framework
-
Assist with Energy Auditing and building recommissioning
-
Assist with Utility Bill Management activities
-
Assist with Energy Analysis and Reporting
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of a four (4) year university degree in related field of study (Environmental studies, Engineering, Science) and more than 1-year related work experience or a three (3) year College diploma in field (Building science, Environmental, or Sustainability related course) and more than 3 years related work experience. The incumbent must demonstrate sufficient technical and interpersonal skills to successfully meet the expectations of this position.
The recruitment process requires a criminal background check for work with vulnerable persons.
Please note it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is received by Human Resources on or before the deadline date.
The Thames Valley District School Board is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and school communities. The Thames Valley District School Board seeks to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations to applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please inform the Human Resources team member indicated below of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you require.
If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas or degrees assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job. The Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada is a membership organization that offers fair and credible academic credential assessment services in Canada. (NOTE: This is different from translating credentials into English).
.
A. Torchia, Staffing Specialist, Human Resources
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About THAMES VALLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB; known as English-language Public District School Board No. 11 prior to 1999) is a public school board in southwestern Ontario. It was created on January 1, 1998 by the amalgamation of the Elgin County Board of Education, The Board of Education for the City of London, Middlesex County Board of Education, and Oxford County Board of Education.The TVDSB serves an area over 7,000 square kilometres which includes urban, suburban and rural communities.
Sustainability Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is the fourth largest school board in Ontario and a major employer in one of Canada’s fastest growing regions. Our inclusive and diverse board serves 83,000 students and employs nearly 12,000 staff across the City of London, Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford Counties, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, Munsee-Delaware Nation and Oneida Nation of the Thames. We offer competitive benefits including a pension program and comprehensive mental health and well-being support. Best of all, every role at TVDSB directly supports the success of children and families in YOUR community. Join TVDSB to build each student's tomorrow, every day!
SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIST
JOB TITLE: SustainabilitySpecialist
LOCATION: Education Centre, London
SALARY RANGE: $73,592 - $97,321
HIRING RANGE: $73,592 - $93,930
DATE OF VACANCY: As soon as possible
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2025 September 17
POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Energy Management Coordinator, the Sustainability Specialist assists in the development and maintenance of the Sustainability Framework. The Sustainability Specialist applies principles of sustainability and energy management in order to meet the goals as set out in the Sustainability Framework; identifies, analyzes, and implements strategies that will promote conservation of energy and environment; interacts with Internal and external stakeholders to further the sustainability goals of TVDSB; and completes projects as assigned by the Energy Management Coordinator and the Manager, Capital Projects in order to further the goals of TVDSB’s Sustainability Framework and Conservation and Demand Management Plan.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-
Work with Manager/Supervisor to update, coordinate, and report on the Sustainability Framework
-
Assist in the promotion of sustainability within TVDSB
-
Identify and adapt applicable sustainability best practices
-
Work with schools and Environmental education Staff to further Sustainability education within TVDSB
-
Identify and apply for funding/incentive opportunities for Sustainability projects/actions
-
Emissions Analysis and Reporting based on goals of Sustainability Framework
-
Develop, update, and maintain plans required to meeting legislated waste reporting and reduction requirements
-
Develop, coordinate, and maintain Waste Auditing program and waste Audit records
-
Develop plan to meet or exceed waste reduction and diversion rate reductions goals as set out in the Sustainability Framework
-
Assist with Energy Auditing and building recommissioning
-
Assist with Utility Bill Management activities
-
Assist with Energy Analysis and Reporting
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of a four (4) year university degree in related field of study (Environmental studies, Engineering, Science) and more than 1-year related work experience or a three (3) year College diploma in field (Building science, Environmental, or Sustainability related course) and more than 3 years related work experience. The incumbent must demonstrate sufficient technical and interpersonal skills to successfully meet the expectations of this position.
The recruitment process requires a criminal background check for work with vulnerable persons.
Please note it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is received by Human Resources on or before the deadline date.
The Thames Valley District School Board is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment of qualified staff who reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and school communities. The Thames Valley District School Board seeks to ensure that all recruiting processes are non-discriminatory and barrier-free and will provide accommodations to applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please inform the Human Resources team member indicated below of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you require.
If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas or degrees assessed against Canadian education standards. This will enable you to provide proof of Canadian equivalency when applying for a job. The Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada is a membership organization that offers fair and credible academic credential assessment services in Canada. (NOTE: This is different from translating credentials into English).
.
A. Torchia, Staffing Specialist, Human Resources
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About THAMES VALLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB; known as English-language Public District School Board No. 11 prior to 1999) is a public school board in southwestern Ontario. It was created on January 1, 1998 by the amalgamation of the Elgin County Board of Education, The Board of Education for the City of London, Middlesex County Board of Education, and Oxford County Board of Education.The TVDSB serves an area over 7,000 square kilometres which includes urban, suburban and rural communities.