Sustainability Coordinators (SCs) are UBC employees who dedicate up to four paid work hours per month with supervisor approval to build relationships and increase sustainability knowledge capacity within their units. SC's advance UBC’s Climate Action Plan 2030 by creating a network of changemakers who inspire and support action within their units and across campus. Through collaboration, education, and peer-to-peer engagement, the program focuses on driving impact in four key areas: 1) Commuting 2) Food Systems 3) Waste and Material and 4) Engagement and Outreach.
Why become a Sustainability Coordinator
- Access valuable professional development to expand your expertise in sustainability to tackle tangible issues in your workplace
- Gain leadership experience by taking an active role within your unit and the broader UBC community to advance climate action
- Build your professional network and connect with like-minded staff and faculty advancing climate action at UBC
- Access training materials, resources, and funding to support the implementation of sustainability projects and initiatives
- Attend gatherings, recognition events, and networking opportunities to expand your sustainability knowledge
How to Apply
- Review the program summary and learning objectives here so that you have a clear idea of the role a Sustainability Coordinator fulfills in their department.
- Participation in the Sustainability Coordinators program requires your supervisor's approval of your participation. Once you've received support from your department, complete the online application form.
- After you submit your program application, our Program Coordinator will reach out to you with next steps.
“If you can be involved with something like the Sustainability Coordinators program, you're always refreshed with hope when you come together. So, if you're feeling down about the world, just go to a lunch n’ learn.” – Erin Kastner (read her full profile)
“I have integrated green lab and sustainability topics as a regular item into our quarterly lab managers meetings. It’s a great way to get unified buy-in on sustainability initiatives such as ULT freezer chill-up and lab recycling!” - Karen Reid, Operations Manager, Michael Smith Laboratories (read her full profile)
