Operations & Maintenance Site Operations Supervisor – Sustainable Infrastructure – Johnson Controls – Vancouver, BC

Company: Johnson Controls

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job description: service provider at a large government facility. Reporting to the Customer Business Manager (CBM), this role ensures contract… and estimates for preventative maintenance, service, and project activities. Meeting Coordination: Coordinate daily/weekly…
The role involves serving as a service provider at a large government facility, reporting to the Customer Business Manager (CBM). Responsibilities include ensuring contract compliance, preparing cost estimates for maintenance and project activities, and coordinating meetings on a daily or weekly basis.
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Job date: Thu, 19 Jun 2025 22:41:00 GMT

International Institute for Sustainable Development – Project Manager (Mandarin language required) – Ontario

Company: International Institute for Sustainable Development

Location: Ontario

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 31 May 2025 02:38:52 GMT

Job description: About IISDThe International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an award-winning independent think tank working to accelerate solutions for a stable climate, sustainable resource management, and fair economies. Our work inspires better decisions and sparks meaningful action to help people and the planet thrive. We shine a light on what can be achieved when governments, businesses, non-profits, and communities come together. IISD’s staff of more than 300 experts come from across the globe and from many disciplines. With offices in Winnipeg, Geneva, Ottawa, and Toronto, our work affects lives in nearly 100 countries.About the PositionIISD is seeking an outgoing, motivated, and highly organized individual to join our team as a project manager to support the Secretariat International Support Office (SISO) of The China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED). CCICED is an international research project on the environment and development. CCICED’s teams of international and Chinese experts and researchers conduct studies that serve as the foundation for annual policy recommendations to the Government of China.In addition to being a strong project manager, the incumbent must be a fluent or native speaker of Mandarin. The successful candidate will have experience in supporting projects throughout the project life cycle, with a strong background in supporting the operations, logistics, budgeting, and reporting of donor-funded projects.ResponsibilitiesProject SupportSupport the identification and development of key project and program-wide best practices, tools, and processes.Develop strategic systems to improve effective planning, scheduling, and communication among and across projects.
Foster robust project file management, documentation, and reporting procedures to support project teams.
Promote continuous team-based learning opportunities to improve project management capacity, efficiency, and synergy.
Develop and deliver updates and customized reporting to the Project Lead to enable informed strategic decision making.Planning and Monitoring:Plan and monitor timelines, milestones, delivery deadlines, and outputs using project management tools and collaborate with team members to optimize systems.
Develop, refine, and track project budgeting with the support of the project management and accounting teams.Event Management and LogisticsLead the efficient, cost-effective, and timely organization of travel logistics for the project team and project stakeholders.
Coordinate and implement the operational and logistical planning of major events in close coordination with external project stakeholders.
Support the coordination of regular stakeholder meetings, online and in-person.Project Implementation and Donor ReportingSupport on projects from the proposal stage: work with project leads to issue budgets, translate them into the funder format, and provide any financial/corporate information requested.
Liaise with funders to receive grant agreements and process them once received, and liaise with the program’s financial analyst to collect authorized signatures.
Assist in project implementation, including work plan and budget development and adjustment, communication with partners, contracting, evaluation, and reporting.
Handle, allocate, and approve project expenses to the appropriate budget in accordance with IISD’s policies. * Compile financial records and prepare funder reports of various project activities under supervision.Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Fluency in English and Mandarin is a requirement.
  • 3+ years of experience working as a project administrator or manager.
  • Bachelor’s or higher degree, preferably with a focus on accounting, business administration, or project management.
  • High level of proficiency with MS Office, including Excel.
  • Experience working in fast-paced, multi-project environments.
  • Excellent communications skills and the ability to work in an interactive way with stakeholders from different contexts, countries and backgrounds.

Location: Canada (EST zone only) (Hybrid where IISD has offices (Ottawa & Toronto), Remote in Germany, Portugal, or the United Kingdom. Please note that only candidates located and with the right to work in these geographies will be considered.Salary: Salary commensurate with experience and locationCanada: CAD 55,000 – 68,000Germany: EUR 49,000 – 58,000Portugal: EUR 42,000 – 49,000UK: GBP 37,000 – 43,000Type of Employment: Full-timeStart date: ASAPApplication deadline: Friday, June 13, 2025 at 4 PM CST or until the position is filledCandidates must hold appropriate work authorization for locations where they expect to be based without any sponsorship from IISD.Application ProcedureAll submissions must be in English.Applications will only be accepted through Bamboo HR.

  • A CV (no longer than two pages)
  • A one-page letter of motivation

(optional)Only those candidates we wish to interview will be contacted. Resumes will be kept on file for 1 year.IISD is committed to fostering a more equitable and sustainable world and welcomes candidates who uphold our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition, to correct the conditions of social injustice and disadvantage in employment around the world, we encourage candidates from historically marginalized groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, and those who identify themselves as 2SLGBTQIA+, to apply for this position. Preference will be given to the equity-deserving groups during the hiring process. We offer reasonable accommodations in our recruitment process and seek applicants’ advice on how best to accommodate their needs. Please self-identify and answer our employment equity questionnaire on our applicant tracking system when you apply.IISD does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, colour, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.#LI-Remote

Mackenzie Financial Corporation – Fall Intern, Sustainable Investing – Toronto, ON

Company: Mackenzie Financial Corporation

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Mon, 07 Apr 2025 02:54:34 GMT

Job description: Job Description:Location: TorontoIGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada’s leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under management. The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals. Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.Under IGM Financial’s unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy is Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967. Mackenzie Investments is a holistic asset-management partner for thousands of Canadian financial advisors and the investors they support.At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence.We have a vision and a strategy that will challenge the way business in this industry is done and help Canadians be successful in the ways that mean the most to them. As part of our team, you will do some of your best work, develop some of your most valuable skills and give back in ways that make a difference in the lives of Canadians. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and centre.Join an unstoppable team that is embedded in continuous learning, understanding, and knowledge sharing. You will thrive in our supportive environment where you can indulge your curiosity to learn, while receiving the feedback you need to refine your skills and abilities. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.Mackenzie Investments is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively – this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.PositionWe are currently hiring an intern looking for a Fall term position, September to December 2025. Candidates in an undergraduate program that will be returning to school after the internship to be eligible to apply.Mackenzie’s Sustainability Center of Excellence (CoE) was created to build and deliver to clients a range of innovative sustainably focused investment products, solutions, and services. This range covers a broad spectrum of sustainable investing strategies including ESG integration, exclusion and screening, best in class strategies and thematic investing. In addition, the team brings environmental, social and governance (ESG) expertise to develop and align firm-wide perspectives, to design new products and solutions, to support investment teams to uniquely leverage ESG insights through integration and active ownership, and to reinforce Mackenzie’s commitment to Sustainable Investing to clients, advisors, and communities.Located in our Toronto office, we are looking for a dynamic, pro-active and independent intern who is eager to learn about our company and about the emerging area of sustainable investing This role will report to the team’s Director Sustainability Oversight and Disclosure and will be working closely with the Sustainability CoE to conduct research and present on new topics, capture and analyse data, support annual and periodic sustainability related reporting and compile meeting minutes at engagement calls and other internal meetings.Responsibilities:

  • Conduct and present market research on the sustainable investing market.
  • Assist in the preparation of executive presentations.
  • Develop fund, holding and firm-wide reports.
  • Coordinate with the team on various events.
  • Support the development of external papers and thought leadership.
  • Assist in sustainability-related research to support sustainable stewardship efforts.

Requirements:

  • Registered students returning to school in 2026 in a related field (BCom, BA, BSc, etc.).
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal, judgment & decision-making skills.
  • Ability to self-motivate and prioritize time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Expert in Microsoft Office.

To apply, please include a cover letter, resume and transcripts (full unofficial version) by May 4, 2025, at 11:59 pm EST.Please visit our career page by clicking on the following link: https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careersWe thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier free recruitment experience. If you require an accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.#LI-JS2#LI-Hybrid

Mackenzie Investments – Fall Intern, Sustainable Investing – Toronto, ON

Company: Mackenzie Investments

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 06 Apr 2025 05:08:42 GMT

Job description: Job DescriptionLocation: TorontoIGM Financial Inc. is one of Canada’s leading diversified wealth and asset management companies with approximately $271 billion in total assets under management. The company provides a broad range of financial planning and investment management services to help more than two million Canadians meet their financial goals. Its activities are carried out principally through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments.Under IGM Financial’s unique business model based on leading brands and multi-channel distribution strategy is Mackenzie Investments, founded in 1967. Mackenzie Investments is a holistic asset-management partner for thousands of Canadian financial advisors and the investors they support.At Mackenzie Investments You Can Build Your Career with Confidence.We have a vision and a strategy that will challenge the way business in this industry is done and help Canadians be successful in the ways that mean the most to them. As part of our team, you will do some of your best work, develop some of your most valuable skills and give back in ways that make a difference in the lives of Canadians. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for empowering our employees with the tools to thrive, while also providing resources to ensure physical and mental wellness were put front and centre.Join an unstoppable team that is embedded in continuous learning, understanding, and knowledge sharing. You will thrive in our supportive environment where you can indulge your curiosity to learn, while receiving the feedback you need to refine your skills and abilities. We are dedicated to offering a hybrid work environment when applicable.Mackenzie Investments is a diverse workplace committed to doing business inclusively – this starts with having a representative workforce! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates that represent the diversity present across Canada – including racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ community, gender diverse and neurodiverse individuals, as well as all who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.PositionWe are currently hiring an intern looking for a Fall term position, September to December 2025. Candidates in an undergraduate program that will be returning to school after the internship to be eligible to apply.Mackenzie’s Sustainability Center of Excellence (CoE) was created to build and deliver to clients a range of innovative sustainably focused investment products, solutions, and services. This range covers a broad spectrum of sustainable investing strategies including ESG integration, exclusion and screening, best in class strategies and thematic investing. In addition, the team brings environmental, social and governance (ESG) expertise to develop and align firm-wide perspectives, to design new products and solutions, to support investment teams to uniquely leverage ESG insights through integration and active ownership, and to reinforce Mackenzie’s commitment to Sustainable Investing to clients, advisors, and communities.Located in our Toronto office, we are looking for a dynamic, pro-active and independent intern who is eager to learn about our company and about the emerging area of sustainable investing This role will report to the team’s Director Sustainability Oversight and Disclosure and will be working closely with the Sustainability CoE to conduct research and present on new topics, capture and analyse data, support annual and periodic sustainability related reporting and compile meeting minutes at engagement calls and other internal meetings.Responsibilities:

  • Conduct and present market research on the sustainable investing market.
  • Assist in the preparation of executive presentations.
  • Develop fund, holding and firm-wide reports.
  • Coordinate with the team on various events.
  • Support the development of external papers and thought leadership.
  • Assist in sustainability-related research to support sustainable stewardship efforts.

Requirements:

  • Registered students returning to school in 2026 in a related field (BCom, BA, BSc, etc.).
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal, judgment & decision-making skills.
  • Ability to self-motivate and prioritize time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Expert in Microsoft Office.

To apply, please include a cover letter, resume and transcripts (full unofficial version) by May 4, 2025, at 11:59 pm EST.Please visit our career page by clicking on the following link: https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careersWe thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Mackenzie Investments is an accessible employer committed to providing a barrier free recruitment experience. If you require an accommodation or this information in an alternate format at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to meet your needs.#LI-JS2#LI-Hybrid

International Institute for Sustainable Development – Data Collection and Analysis on Sustainable consumption – Ontario

Company: International Institute for Sustainable Development

Location: Ontario

Expected salary: $20 per hour

Job date: Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:51:22 GMT

Job description: About the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an award-winning independent think tank working to accelerate solutions for a stable climate, sustainable resource management, and fair economies. Our work inspires better decisions and sparks meaningful action to help people and the planet thrive. We shine a light on what can be achieved when governments, businesses, non-profits, and communities come together. IISD’s staff of more than 300 experts come from across the globe and from many disciplines. With offices in Winnipeg, Geneva, Ottawa, and Toronto, our work affects lives in nearly 100 countriesTo learn more about IISD, visit .Project Background and InternshipIISD’s State of Sustainability Initiatives (SSI) has been working to advance sustainable and inclusive value chains since 2008. We provide credible and solution-oriented research, dialogue, and strategic advice for decision-makers about voluntary sustainability standards (VSSs) and other supportive initiatives.Our goal is to help decision-makers use VSSs as needed to support more sustainable production, consumption, and trade. This work includes helping small-scale producers and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries to access markets and receive fair remuneration.To achieve its objectives, the SSI team is looking for a student or recent graduate student to support 1) data collection and analysis of sustainable consumption information of leading buyers (traders, manufacturers, and retailers) in eight agriculture commodities and 2) research on consumer preferences, trends, and behaviours regarding sustainable agriculture products in selected emerging economies.Scope of Work and Tasks

  • Support research, data collection, and analysis efforts to understand sustainable consumption preferences, trends, and behaviours in selected markets (40%).
  • Research and identify driving forces and enabling or limiting factors and provide recommendations to increase the consumption of VSS-compliant products in selected markets.
  • Conduct data collection on consumption volumes and sustainable sourcing commitments from key industry actors in eight agricultural commodity markets (conventional and VSS compliant) at the global level and in selected emerging economies. Conduct literature reviews and direct consultations with industry actors to confirm and complete key data points.
  • Verify, store, and update consumption data across selected commodity markets in a tool designed by the IISD team.

SupervisionThe selected candidate will report to the Director of Food, Agriculture, and Sustainability Initiatives at IISD, and/or the person designated by her, and collaborate with other members of the IISD-SSI team. As the position is home-based, the intern will be expected to take part in weekly online meetings to follow up on work.Qualifications

  • Interest in IISD’s mission and related projects on sustainable consumption and agriculture.
  • Upper-year undergraduate or graduate students of sustainable development, environmental studies, economics, international relations, international studies, finance, or related disciplines.
  • Interest in IISD’s mission and related projects on sustainable development and agriculture.
  • Sound research, analytical, and writing skills (English).
  • Autonomous, well organized, and self-initiating.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other software for data analysis and visualization (optional).
  • Knowledge of Spanish is an asset

Eligibility Requirements

  • Possession of a work permit or authorization to work in Canada.
  • Enrollment in an undergraduate, graduate (MA, MSc, etc.), or Ph.D. degree program with an educational establishment during the dates of the prospective internship.
  • Excellent academic performance, as demonstrated by a recent university or institutional record.

Time frame and Location:The assignment is for 4 months (ideally from March 15 to July 10, 2025). We expect the selected candidate to work 15–20 hours per week. The candidate must be able to work in Canada.Compensation: CAD 20/hour, depending on experience and education.Application deadline: Friday, March 7, 2025, 4pm CST.Candidates must hold appropriate work authorization for Canada.Application ProcedureAll submissions must be in English. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.Applications will only be accepted through Bamboo HR. Please include the following:

  • A CV (no longer than two pages)
  • A cover letter (one page)

(optional; right-click to download)Only those candidates we wish to interview will be contacted. Resumes will be kept on file for 1 year.IISD is committed to fostering a more equitable and sustainable world and welcomes candidates who uphold our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition, to correct the conditions of social injustice and disadvantage in employment around the world, we encourage candidates from historically marginalized groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, and those who identify themselves as 2SLGBTQIA+, to apply for this position. We offer reasonable accommodations in our recruitment process and seek applicants’ advice on how best to accommodate their needs. Please self-identify and answer our employment equity questionnaire on our applicant tracking system when you apply.IISD does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, colour, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.#LI-Remote

International Institute for Sustainable Development – Project Manager (Mandarin language required) – Ontario

Company: International Institute for Sustainable Development

Location: Ontario

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 09 Feb 2025 02:47:22 GMT

Job description: About IISDThe International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an award-winning independent think tank working to accelerate solutions for a stable climate, sustainable resource management, and fair economies. Our work inspires better decisions and sparks meaningful action to help people and the planet thrive. We shine a light on what can be achieved when governments, businesses, non-profits, and communities come together. IISD’s staff of more than 300 experts come from across the globe and from many disciplines. With offices in Winnipeg, Geneva, Ottawa, and Toronto, our work affects lives in nearly 100 countries.About the PositionIISD is seeking an outgoing, motivated, and highly organized individual to join our team as a project manager to support the Secretariat International Support Office (SISO) of The China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED). CCICED is an international research project on the environment and development. CCICED’s teams of international and Chinese experts and researchers conduct studies that serve as the foundation for annual policy recommendations to the Government of China.In addition to being a strong project manager, the incumbent must be a fluent or native speaker of Mandarin. The successful candidate will have experience in supporting projects throughout the project life cycle, with a strong background in supporting the operations, logistics, budgeting, and reporting of donor-funded projects.ResponsibilitiesProject Support

  • Support the identification and development of key project and program-wide best practices, tools, and processes.
  • Develop strategic systems to improve effective planning, scheduling, and communication among and across projects.
  • Foster robust project file management, documentation, and reporting procedures to support project teams.
  • Promote continuous team-based learning opportunities to improve project management capacity, efficiency, and synergy.
  • Develop and deliver updates and customized reporting to the Project Lead to enable informed strategic decision making.

Planning and Monitoring:

  • Plan and monitor timelines, milestones, delivery deadlines, and outputs using project management tools and collaborate with team members to optimize systems.
  • Develop, refine, and track project budgeting with the support of the project management and accounting teams.

Event Management and Logistics

  • Lead the efficient, cost-effective, and timely organization of travel logistics for the project team and project stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and implement the operational and logistical planning of major events in close coordination with external project stakeholders.
  • Support the coordination of regular stakeholder meetings, online and in-person.

Project Implementation and Donor Reporting

  • Support on projects from the proposal stage: work with project leads to issue budgets, translate them into the funder format, and provide any financial/corporate information requested.
  • Liaise with funders to receive grant agreements and process them once received, and liaise with the program’s financial analyst to collect authorized signatures.
  • Assist in project implementation, including work plan and budget development and adjustment, communication with partners, contracting, evaluation, and reporting.
  • Handle, allocate, and approve project expenses to the appropriate budget in accordance with IISD’s policies.
  • Compile financial records and prepare funder reports of various project activities under supervision.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Fluency in English and Mandarin is a requirement.
  • 3+ years of experience working as a project administrator or manager.
  • Bachelor’s or higher degree, preferably with a focus on accounting, business administration, or project management.
  • High level of proficiency with MS Office, including Excel.
  • Experience working in fast-paced, multi-project environments.
  • Excellent communications skills and the ability to work in an interactive way with stakeholders from different contexts, countries and backgrounds.

Location: Canada (EST zone only) (Hybrid where IISD has offices (Ottawa & Toronto), Remote in Germany, Portugal, or the United Kingdom. Please note that only candidates located and with the right to work in these geographies will be considered.Salary: Salary commensurate with experience and locationCanada: CAD 55,000 – 65,000Germany: EUR 46,000 – 54,000Portugal: EUR 36,000 – 43,000UK: GBP 39,000 – 43,000Type of Employment: Full-timeStart date: ASAPApplication deadline: Friday, January 21, 2025 at 4 PM CST or until the position is filledCandidates must hold appropriate work authorization for locations where they expect to be based without any sponsorship from IISD.Application ProcedureAll submissions must be in English.Applications will only be accepted through Bamboo HR.

  • A CV (no longer than two pages)
  • A one-page letter of motivation

(optional)Only those candidates we wish to interview will be contacted. Resumes will be kept on file for 1 year.IISD is committed to fostering a more equitable and sustainable world and welcomes candidates who uphold our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition, to correct the conditions of social injustice and disadvantage in employment around the world, we encourage candidates from historically marginalized groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, and those who identify themselves as 2SLGBTQIA+, to apply for this position. Preference will be given to the equity-deserving groups during the hiring process. We offer reasonable accommodations in our recruitment process and seek applicants’ advice on how best to accommodate their needs. Please self-identify and answer our employment equity questionnaire on our applicant tracking system when you apply.IISD does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, colour, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.#LI-Remote

International Institute for Sustainable Development – Scientific Data Assistant – Ontario

Company: International Institute for Sustainable Development

Location: Ontario

Expected salary: $846 per week

Job date: Sun, 09 Feb 2025 07:23:42 GMT

Job description: IISD Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA) is the world’s freshwater laboratory. A series of 58 lakes and their watersheds in northwestern Ontario, Canada, IISD-ELA is the only place in the world where scientists can research on and manipulate real lakes to build a more accurate and complete picture of what human activity is doing to freshwater lakes. The findings from over 50 years of ground-breaking research have rewritten environmental policy around the world—from mitigating algal blooms to reducing how much mercury gets into our waterways—and aim to keep fresh water clean around the world for generations to come.IISD-ELA is operated by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)—an independent think tank headquartered in Winnipeg situated on Treaty 1 Territory—the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininiw (Cree), Anisininew (Ojibwe Cree), Dene, and Dakota Nations, and the homeland of the Red River Métis Nation. The IISD-ELA field station is situated on the traditional land of the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty 3 Territory and the homeland of the Métis Nation.About the PositionThe Scientific Data Assistant will support the Scientific Data Team in optimizing IISD-ELA data and systems, especially the IISD-ELA Postgres master database. The master database holds long-term data integrated between IISD-ELA scientific research areas (meteorology, hydrology, limnology, chemistry, and biology). The assistant’s work will improve the data quality of the database in terms of completeness and consistency and strengthen the wider data system infrastructure. Essentially, the assistant will carry out technical tasks to assist the Scientific Data Specialist in completing data management projects coordinated by the Scientific Data Officer.Responsibilities

  • Run data pipelines and follow procedures to extract, transform, and load data (via FME, ArcGIS, Python, SQL, and R) to ensure incoming data sets are processed and updated in the master database on a regular basis.
  • Communicate with the Scientific Data Team and research scientists to ensure changes to data are understood and done correctly.
  • Investigate and clean historical data using logical scripts (SQL, Python, R).
  • Produce clear and concise summaries of data work done to document database improvements (MS Word, scripts, GitHub markdown).
  • Improve metadata and systems documentation by consolidating existing information into user-friendly formats (MS Word, GitHub markdown).
  • Support the preparation of data and metadata for submission as data packages to external repositories.
  • Update the IISD-ELA publications database as needed.
  • Perform other data-related duties, depending on the Scientific Data Team’s tasks at hand and the candidate’s specific strengths.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in or recently completed a college or university program relevant to database management (e.g., information systems and technologies or computer science; otherwise, these may be components of a degree in natural sciences, business, or other subjects).
  • Experience writing in programming language(s) and querying data (e.g., SQL, R, Python).
  • Experience using GitHub and producing written documentation on GitHub markdown.
  • Attention to detail and well-organized.
  • Ability to work independently (remotely) with limited supervision.
  • Effective communication skills with coworkers, clients, and supervisors.
  • Effective writing skills in the context of summarizing and integrating information and following aesthetic formatting standards (for metadata and systems documentation).
  • Ability to troubleshoot errors and issues when carrying out technical computer work.

Asset Skills

  • Knowledge background in environmental or natural sciences disciplines (e.g., chemistry, biology, geography, limnology).
  • Experience working with Postgres or other types of relational databases.
  • Experience running data pipelines, e.g., Safe Software FME workbenches or Python scripts.
  • Experience using GIS software for geoprocessing and cartography purposes.
  • Familiarity with AWS services, e.g., EC2 or Lambda.

Work ConditionsThis is a remote work position, meaning the successful applicant may work from anywhere in Canada. IISD-ELA will provide a laptop and charger with the necessary software to complete the required tasks. Depending on location and desire to do so, the successful applicant may have the option to work from an in-person IISD office (Winnipeg, Toronto, or Ottawa).The employee will be expected to work regular office hours. That is, Monday through Friday, 7.5 hrs per day, within morning and afternoon local hours.Term: The contract is for a full-time 4- or 8-month position (May-Aug and/or Sep-Dec, 2025). Please indicate in your application your availability (which months).Compensation: CAD 690 to CAD 846 per week, depending on experience and education.Application deadline: Friday, March 7, 2025 @ 16:00 CSTApplication ProcedureAll submissions must be in English. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.Candidates must hold appropriate work authorization for Canada.Applications will only be accepted through Bamboo HR. Please include the following:

  • A CV (required; no longer than two pages)
  • A cover letter (required; one page)

(optional; right click to download)Only those candidates we wish to interview will be contacted. Resumes will be kept on file for 1 year.IISD is committed to fostering a more equitable and sustainable world and welcomes candidates who uphold our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition, to correct the conditions of social injustice and disadvantage in employment around the world, we encourage candidates from historically marginalized groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, and those who identify themselves as 2SLGBTQIA+, to apply for this position. We offer reasonable accommodations in our recruitment process and seek applicants’ advice on how best to accommodate their needs. Please self-identify and answer our employment equity questionnaire on our applicant tracking system when you apply.IISD does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, colour, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.#LI-Remote

Federation of Canadian Municipalities – Jack Layton Fellow (Summer Student) – Sustainable Buildings Funding Team – Ottawa, ON

Company: Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Location: Ottawa, ON

Expected salary: $21 per hour

Job date: Wed, 12 Feb 2025 07:55:34 GMT

Job description: and Funding Services Classification Internship Salary $21.00/hr Languages English required; French is an asset Term May… to management when help is required and being able to meet deadlines as set out by their direct manager within a fast-paced…

This content is about a Funding Services Classification Internship that offers a salary of $21.00/hr. The internship requires proficiency in English, with French language skills being an asset. The internship term is in May and involves tasks such as providing support to management, meeting deadlines, and working in a fast-paced environment.

International Institute for Sustainable Development – Research Assistant (HydroLim) – Kenora, ON

Company: International Institute for Sustainable Development

Location: Kenora, ON

Expected salary: $846 per week

Job date: Sun, 02 Feb 2025 02:48:38 GMT

Job description: IISD Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA) is the world’s freshwater laboratory. A series of 58 lakes and their watersheds in northwestern Ontario, Canada, IISD-ELA is the only place in the world where scientists can research on and manipulate real lakes to build a more accurate and complete picture of what human activity is doing to freshwater lakes. The findings from over 50 years of ground-breaking research have rewritten environmental policy around the world—from mitigating algal blooms to reducing how much mercury gets into our waterways—and aim to keep fresh water clean around the world for generations to come.IISD-ELA is operated by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)—an independent think tank headquartered in Winnipeg situated on Treaty 1 Territory—the ancestral lands of the Anishinaabe (Ojibwe), Ininiw (Cree), Anisininew (Ojibwe Cree), Dene, and Dakota Nations, and the homeland of the Red River Métis Nation. The IISD-ELA field station is situated on the traditional land of the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty 3 Territory and the homeland of the Métis Nation.About the PositionWe are seeking a motivated Research Assistant (Hydrology and Limnology) who will spend the 2025 field season at the IISD-ELA research facility to assist with field-based sample and data collection from the watersheds and lakes of IISD-ELA. The successful candidate will be involved in data collection for whole-ecosystem experiments and a long-term ecological monitoring program. The Hydrology/Limnology (HydroLim) program is responsible for collecting water quality and biota samples from numerous research and long-term monitoring lakes and streams at IISD-ELA, as well as gathering meteorological data. The Research Assistant will work with other technical staff at IISD-ELA to ensure that research and facility operations are conducted and completed daily. The incumbent may also assist with data analysis and data entry.Responsibilities

  • Operating various field vehicles (all-terrain vehicles, trucks, vans) on highways and gravel roads.
  • Using a variety of watercraft, including boats with outboard motors and canoes.
  • Collecting samples and data for a variety of limnological and hydrological parameters (physical, chemical).
  • Collecting samples and performing daily checks at the meteorological station.
  • Constructing/installing/maintaining field equipment as needed.
  • Downloading data from various data-logging devices.
  • Completing detailed and accurate field notes.
  • Entering data into databases/software (including Google Forms, Survey123).
  • May be occasionally required to assist other field crews (fish, zooplankton, autotrophic ecology).
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in or recent completion of (December 2024–April 2025) a college or university program relevant to freshwater research or equivalent of such a degree.
  • Keen and hard-working.
  • Ability to do fieldwork involving manual labour, such as hiking and lifting heavy objects (up to 25 kg).
  • Willing to work long hours in diverse conditions (e.g., hot, cold, rain, snow, buggy).
  • Ability to work safely in a remote field environment that requires flexibility and teamwork.
  • Willing to live in a remote location for up to 4–6 months (alternating weekends excluded).
  • Willing to live in shared accommodations.
  • Candidates must possess or be willing to obtain valid certifications for the following prior to the start of their term:
  • First Aid/CPR with AED
  • Pleasure Craft Operator’s card
  • Driver’s licence
  • IISD-ELA will require the completion of a criminal record check and vulnerable sector verification.

Asset Skills

  • Work experience in environmental sciences or hydrology.
  • Experience with meteorological instruments or meteorological data.
  • Experience operating small vessels with outboard motors and all-terrain vehicles.
  • Knowledge of field sampling/water quality sampling.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Ability to speak French and/or Ojibwe.

Work ConditionsIISD-ELA provides on-site living accommodations and food. Accommodations include a shared bedroom, gender-inclusive showers and toilets, and common lounge areas. Bed linens and laundry facilities are provided on site. Transportation to and from the field research station to Kenora and Winnipeg will be available on weekends. Occasional weekend transportation to and from Thunder Bay is a possibility as well. More information about the IISD Experimental Lakes Area organization and our research facility can be found at .Term: The contract is for a full-time, 4-month position, starting Monday, May 5, 2025, with the possibility of an extension for an additional 2–4 months. Please indicate on your application whether you are available for 4, 6, or 8 months.Compensation: CAD 690 to CAD 846 per week, depending on experience and education. Food and accommodations are included while working on site.Application deadline: Monday, February 24, 2025 @ 16:00 CSTApplication ProcedureAll submissions must be in English. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.Candidates must hold appropriate work authorization for Canada.Applications will only be accepted through Bamboo HR. Please include the following:

  • A CV (required; no longer than two pages)
  • A cover letter (required; one page)

(optional; right click to download)Only those candidates we wish to interview will be contacted. Resumes will be kept on file for 1 year.IISD is committed to fostering a more equitable and sustainable world and welcomes candidates who uphold our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition, to correct the conditions of social injustice and disadvantage in employment around the world, we encourage candidates from historically marginalized groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, and those who identify themselves as 2SLGBTQIA+, to apply for this position. We offer reasonable accommodations in our recruitment process and seek applicants’ advice on how best to accommodate their needs. Please self-identify and answer our employment equity questionnaire on our applicant tracking system when you apply.IISD does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, caste, ethnicity, religion, colour, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.#LI-Onsite

Maple Leaf Foods – Strategic Growth Manager – Sustainable Meats – Mississauga – Mississauga, ON

Company: Maple Leaf Foods

Location: Mississauga, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 25 Jan 2025 05:01:46 GMT

Job description: The Opportunity: As one of the only CPG companies to be headquartered in Canada, a career in marketing at Maple Leaf offers you a unique opportunity to develop strategies and act as the general manager of a business, rather than work at a satellite office. The Strategic Growth Manager of Sustainable Meats is responsible to build a pipeline of long-term strategic growth opportunities that will drive the profitable growth of our Sustainable Meats business across all of our Prepared Foods categories across all geographies. They will partner effectively with experts in Category Marketing, Brand, Supply Chain and Operations and Sales to develop winning strategies that build our brands and plug into our customer strategies. They will be experts on the Sustainable Meat commercial industry (including raised without antibiotics, organic and animal welfare). This position needs to balance strategic skills with critical thinking, financial acumen, and performance measurement. The successful candidate will be someone who wants to build a commercial career in CPG and brings a passion for large strategic problem solving and delivering winning resultsAny MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by February 05. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

  • Develop sustainable meats strategies that capitalize on our points of difference, brand positions, and customer priorities to drive channel growth and share gains
  • Deliver competitive differentiation via new claims and product innovation – supporting long term growth and future proofing our business
  • Survey the market to understand what claims are most important with consumers, and become an expert on the competitive environment
  • Optimize for shared raw material across categories to deliver the best outcome for Maple Leaf, our customers and our consumers
  • Work closely with our Sales team` to understand and execute against specific customer strategies or tactics
  • Consistently leverage data and develop insights from Nielsen and internal data sources to provide category share and financial reporting and analysis for the category, including weekly, monthly, and annual rhythms as well as ad hoc analyses
  • Analyze consumer, market, and competitive trends and recommend suitable actions
  • Support our brand building and Ad & Promo initiatives as a Subject Matter Expert
  • Participate in MLF’s annual budgeting and five-year planning process and inform our mid to long term supply requirements

What You’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Must be proactive and performance driven, have a bias for action and be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt easily to changing market dynamics.
  • Proven experience in managing large, complex business challenges with an entrepreneurial mindset and strong commercial acumen to drive results.
  • A strong team player, mentor and coach to cross-functional team members with well-developed “people interaction” skill set.
  • Competency requirements:
  • Strategic Thinking – Ability to analyze, evaluate and simplify complex issues, identifying opportunities and risks.
  • Critical Thinking and Insights – Able to analyze and draw conclusions and insights from internal & external data sources demonstrated through building, tracking, and course correcting business plans to achieve targets.
  • Commercial Acumen and P&L Management – Solid understanding of key drivers of the P&L with ability to recommend changes required to move the business forward.
  • Agility and Effectiveness – Able to stay focused on driving key business priorities in a dynamic business environment.
  • Sales Knowledge and Connectivity – Demonstrate understanding of customer strategies and motivations and applies accordingly to marketing planning process & initiative execution.
  • Leadership and Influence – Skilled in mobilizing and motivating cross functional teams to achieve commercial objectives. Able to get work done through others.
  • Strategic Leadership – Demonstrate big picture thinking with an ability to clearly articulate a strategic direction, justified with sound fact-based rationale. Sells ideas and recommendations through to management convincingly.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

  • Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
  • An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
  • A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance-combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting.
  • Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
  • Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
  • Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
  • Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us: We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

  • We are carbon neutral.
  • We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

We’re a global food company with more than 13,500 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.A diverse and inclusive work environment Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.We embrace a strong, values-based culture Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

  • Doing What’s Right
  • Shared Value
  • High Performance
  • Diverse and Inclusive Teams
  • Disciplined Decision Making
  • Our Accountability
  • Intense Curiosity
  • Transparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at .Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.#LI-Hybrid