Posted 21 days ago
Sustainability Data & Communications Support
@ Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, British Columbia
Overview
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is hiring a part-time temporary Sustainability Data & Communications Support student assistant reporting to the Director of Planning, Development, and Sustainability. The role supports energy and sustainability dashboards, website and communications content, and campus outreach. Pay follows BC minimum wage with a premium tied to post-secondary credits, and the position is reserved for current KPU students.
Responsibilities:
- Update energy and sustainability performance dashboards
- Compile and validate sustainability data
- Update sustainability website content
- Support sustainability outreach and events
- Provide administrative support to projects
Requirements summary:
- Current KPU student with 2.5 GPA minimum
- Knowledge of sustainability, GHG accounting or energy management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ability to manage tasks independently
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-16
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- 2026-10-10
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- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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KPU's Melville School of Business is the second largest undergraduate business school in Western Canada - consisting of over 250 business faculty, 3,500 full-time students, and 9,000 total students annually who are enrolled in one of the 22 available program options. Awarded the prestigious international accreditation by the association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the Melville School of Business meets the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP and stands as one of the few internationally accredited business schools in B.C. Your Career Starts Here.
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- 12666 72 Ave, Main Building, Room 206, Surrey, BC V3W 2M8, CA
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- Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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KPU's Melville School of Business is the second largest undergraduate business school in Western Canada - consisting of over 250 business faculty, 3,500 full-time students, and 9,000 total students annually who are enrolled in one of the 22 available program options. Awarded the prestigious international accreditation by the association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the Melville School of…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Higher Education |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Surrey, BC |
| Organization type | Educational |
| Year founded | 1981 |
| Specialties | CertificateDiploma and BBA Programs and Partners-In-Marketing: Kwantlen's School of Business has partnered up with the Surrey Board of Trade to offer students real life experience working with local businesses |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 49 |
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
This role reports to the Director of Planning, Development, and Sustainability.
SUMMARY
The Sustainability Data & Communications Support position will assist the Office of Sustainability in advancing campus sustainability initiatives through data management, digital communications, and on-campus engagement. The successful candidate will assist with maintaining and updating energy and sustainability performance dashboards, support website content updates, and contribute to sustainability reporting and on-campus engagements.
This position provides an opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in sustainability data analysis and sustainability communications and is ideal for a student interested in combining sustainability, data analytics, community engagement, and communications to help advance institutional sustainability goals.
This position is reserved for KPU Students only.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Dashboard and Data Support
- Assists in updating and maintaining energy, greenhouse gas (GHG), utility, and sustainability performance dashboards.
- Compiles, organizes, and validates sustainability-related data from various institutional sources.
- Helps develop new dashboard features and visualizations to improve data accessibility and key party understanding.
Website and Communications Support
- Updates sustainability website content, ensuring information remains accurate, current, and accessible.
- Gathers, coordinates, and maintains internal and external communications content for KPU's sustainability communication channels.
- Helps improve the organization and presentation of sustainability information across digital platforms.
Sustainability Program Support
- Supports outreach activities, campaigns, and events promoting sustainability on campus.
- Provides general administrative support to sustainability projects as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current KPU student in good academic standing, with a minimum 2.5 GPA
- Knowledge of sustainability concepts, greenhouse gas accounting, or energy management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
SALARY INFORMATION
Student Assistants are paid as per the following:
- Less than one year of post-secondary (less than 30 credits) – BC Minimum Wage
- One year of post-secondary (30-60 credits) – BC Minimum Wage plus 8%
- With a post-secondary diploma or degree – BC Minimum Wage plus 21%
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