SUSTAINABILITY & RESILIENCE REPORTING ANALYST
Job ID: 6910
SHORT-TERM (APRX 1 YEAR)/FULL-TIME
Location: BURNABY, BC
To be considered for this role, applications MUST be submitted online, by clicking on 'Apply' below.
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Join one of BC’s Top Employers!
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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 mission is 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:
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In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
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Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
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Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
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Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program!).
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An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
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Participation in community and charitable events.
** Please note: Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status **
SUSTAINABILITY & RESILIENCE REPORTING ANALYST (STFT):
($78,073.75 - $89,127.26 Annually)
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director Sustainability & Resilience, the Sustainability and Resilience Reporting Analyst is responsible for data collection, data integrity, analysis, auditing, research, and report writing to support work and policies related to sustainability and resilience for the Commission. The position provides analytical support and research on sustainability and resilience initiatives as stated but not limited to BC Housing’s Service Plan and BC Housing’s Sustainability and Resilience Strategy, and best practices in these areas. He/she/they ensures the Commission meets its Climate Change Accountability Act reporting and verification obligations and other provincial and national requirements. The position delivers research and analytical projects, and provides other support, relating to transitioning social housing and the residential construction industry towards sustainability and resilience.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The successful candidate will have the following:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Geography or a related discipline.
Considerable experience in research, report writing and developing research methodologies.
Some experience in sustainability and resilience program evaluation.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Employer.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledge of Greenhouse Gas reporting protocols such as the GHG Protocol – A Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard, ISO 14064 or the Climate Registry
Considerable knowledge with environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting frameworks such as Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
Considerable knowledge of the current sustainability trends with regards to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Considerable knowledge of sustainability reporting best practices and guidelines, such as Global Reporting Initiative
Some knowledge of green building trends and technologies.
Ability to communicate data in a way that is engaging to a broad audience and effectively relates data to coworkers and other stakeholders.
Ability to be detail oriented and pay attention to small details (e.g. numerical accuracy) that could impact results.
Ability to analyze methodologies to identify errors and make corrections.
Ability to demonstrate a high level of self-awareness, empathy and emotional intelligence.
Ability to learn and understand the affordable housing sector in the province of BC.
Ability to learn and understand BC Housing’s mandates and commitments with regards to housing, sustainability, 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.
Strategic and analytical thinking, problem solving abilities, and organizational and time management 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.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including advanced skills in Excel with the ability to create pivot tables, graphs and charts
Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact [email protected] to arrange a call.
How to Apply:
Your cover letter and resume should be submitted as one document in your profile when applying for this position. Please add your cover letter to your resume and submit both documents as your resume.
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As part of the application process, you will be prompted to fill out a questionnaire which must be completed in order for your application to be considered. Please allot up to 5 minutes to fill it out after submitting your resume and cover letter as one single document.
Only applications submitted using the Online Recruitment System at www.bchousing.org/careers will be accepted
If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your expertise to engage in meaningful and challenging work, please apply to join 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 [email protected].
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.
