WILDNorth Sustainability Coordinator

Open Opened on January 18, 2025
Main contact
WILDNorth
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Project
Academic experience
90 hours of work total
Learner
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Environmental sustainability Operations
Skills
conservation biology ecology sustainability improvement sustainability strategies report writing auditing
Details

WILDNorth is a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organization seeking a sustainability coordinator to enhance the sustainability of our organizations operations. The goal of this project is to audit our current practices, identify areas for improvement, and developing actionable recommendations for resource conservation and waste reduction. The sustainability coordinator will observe our facilities during operational hours, engage with staff to address their sustainability concerns, and prepare a report the outlines steps that our staff, interns, and volunteers can take to make our organization more eco-friendly.

Deliverables

Expected Outcomes:

  • Actionable steps for resource management and waste reduction
  • Staff, interns, and volunteers engaging with sustainable actions
  • Minimizing our environmental impact and promoting conservation


Expected Deliverables:

  • Audit of current practices and identification of areas for improvement
  • Clearly outlined steps WILDNorth can take to become more sustainable
  • Recommendations for ongoing self-monitoring and evaluation of sustainable practice
Mentorship
Domain expertise and knowledge

Providing specialized knowledge in the project subject area, with industry context.

Skills, knowledge and expertise

Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.

Hands-on support

Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.

Tools and/or resources

Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.

Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

Supported causes

The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.

Sustainable cities and communities

About the company

Company
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
11 - 50 employees
Public relations & communications, Education, Environment, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society
Representation
Community-Focused Sustainable/green

WILDNorth provides rescue, urgent & critical care to injured wild birds and small mammals. We are a non-profit, registered charity and an accredited limited-scope veterinary practice. We provide service 7 days a week/365 days a year. WILDNorth works hard to educate the community on how to coexist in harmony with wildlife.