About the role#
This is a four-month, full-time co-op position based in Victoria. You will work alongside the Destination Stewardship and Sustainability Specialist to support programs for over 950 member businesses. This role offers hands-on experience in how a tourism destination puts sustainability into practice.
What you'll do#
- Support the Biosphere Certification Accelerator Program by providing one-on-one guidance to members.
- Gather evidence for the annual Global Destination Sustainability Index Assessment.
- Write content for the Member Minutes newsletter regarding Destination Stewardship.
- Track sustainability impact and analyze data to inform future strategic decisions.
- Attend regional stewardship workshops, First Nation relations events, and industry mixers.
What you'll need#
- Current enrolment in a recognized post-secondary co-op program in a field such as Business Administration, Economics, or Environmental Engineering.
- A foundational understanding of sustainability concepts, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
- Strong research, writing, and critical thinking skills with an ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, and an interest in metrics and reporting.
- A strong sense of initiative and the ability to work on tasks with guidance.
- Comfort participating in and contributing to group discussions.
- Coursework or interest in sustainability research is an asset.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site role located in Victoria, British Columbia.
- The position is full-time at 35 hours per week.
- Employment preference is given to persons of Indigenous ancestry as per Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code.
About Engaged HR
Engaged HR provides human resources management consulting services. The company works with businesses and non-profit organizations to build management capacity and design business models. It offers services including recruitment, workplace investigations, and labor relations. Based in Victoria, British Columbia, the firm employs 29 people.
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