Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Information Services, Level A Job Title Engagement Specialist Department Regional and International Engagement | UBC Sustainability Compensation Range $5,791.00 - $8,323.42 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job. Posting End Date June 12, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date Dec 31, 2026 This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University. At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. JOB SUMMARY The UBC Sustainability Hub (SH) builds on UBC's position as a leader in campus sustainability, and works to reinforce the University's goal of providing an exceptional learning and research-rich environment that advances global citizenship and a civil and sustainable society. With a focus on deeply integrating existing academic and operational efforts in sustainability and generating new opportunities, the Sustainability Hub fosters collaboration within and outside UBC, and across all disciplines, to fulfill its mission. The Engagement Specialist supports the implementation of regional and international engagement activities that advance the overall mission of the UBC Sustainability Hub. ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS Reports to the Senior Director, UBC Sustainability Hub. Supports other program managers in unit and program level engagement activities and projects. WORK PERFORMED The Engagement Specialist supports activities across the Sustainability Hub's Regional and International Engagement portfolio. In addition, the specialist will collaborate with key external partners and internal units. The incumbent will support efforts that: Expand regional and international engagement partnerships Implement the portfolio strategies Project manage initiatives related to external network leadership Contribute to reporting efforts related to the Sustainability Hub’s regional and international engagement work Key duties: Works with key internal and external partners and stakeholders to help advance the portfolio work Liaises with partners institutions and networks on initiatives and collaborative projects Develops project plans and project manages engagement activities and programs Conducts research, assessments and analysis Prepares reports and presentations Coordinates workshops and online engagement sessions Manages database of international peer institutions, forums and events Develops communication materials and resources to support engagement programs Tracks engagement activity, develops and manages evaluation processes Contributes content to newsletters, USI reporting and communications activities This position may require some work outside of regular work hours. CONSEQUENCE OF ERROR The incumbent is expected to operate with high degree of maturity, while working under broad guidelines. The consequence of error in this could be very serious for the University as it concerns the public image and profile of UBC on a provincial, national and international level. Poor decisions or lack of tact, diplomacy or sensitivity in dealing with faculty, industry and government contracts could potentially result in missed opportunities, damaged relationships and loss of credibility for the University. SUPERVISION RECEIVED The position reports to the Senior Director, UBC Sustainability Hub and takes direction from program managers on specific projects, and works with considerable independence. Work is reviewed against the achievement of specific goals and objectives. SUPERVISION GIVEN May manage the activities of work-learn student staff, including the assignment of duties and responsibilities and setting of priorities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum four years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. - Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own - Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS An undergraduate degree in a related discipline required, graduate degree preferred (Community Planning, Sustainability, Social Science, Environmental Science, English and/or business writing) and background and/or demonstrated interest in sustainability. Advanced working knowledge of Power Point, Word and Excel. Ability to meet deadlines, work independently and exercise sound judgment where there is ambiguity. Proven ability to develop appropriate project timelines and meet deadlines. Ability to leverage technology for effective communication Excellent oral and written presentation and communication skills and the ability to develop and deliver presentations and workshops. Ability to deal with a diversity of people in a calm, courteous, and effective manner. Ability to analyze problems, identify key information and issues, and effectively resolve. Proven ability to establish and maintain supportive working relationships. Ability to influence and gain support to implement change and to work collaboratively in a team. Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement. In general, the incumbent will be required to demonstrate initiative and exercise a high level of diplomacy. Experience working in a university environment is an asset. Possesses a collaborative, team- focused working style and has an ability to establish a high level of rapport with colleagues, peers and partners. Understands the value of building meaningful and productive relationships. A problem-solver that takes ownership of tasks and gets them completed in a timely and responsive manner under dynamic circumstances. Able to quickly grasp the scope of specific issues and the potential impacts on the organization. Ability to effectively and pro-actively identify and manage sensitive or controversial issues. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.
