University of Northern British Columbia
PAE-1: Sustainability Coordination

The Green University Planning Committee (GUPC) was formed in 2007 to provide a forum for the advancement and implementation of the green initiative at UNBC. The GUPC acts as an advisory and policy development body with respect to all initiatives at UNBC that will contribute to the goal of being recognized as Canada’s Green University™. The GUPC meets monthly with the aim to: - To make UNBC a more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable campus, under the guidance of the “UNBC Green Strategy”. - To engender a ‘culture of sustainability’ in the UNBC community. - To make the UNBC campuses models of sustainability for communities and organizations in northern British Columbia. - To improve on our national and international reputation for excellence in teaching and research in the area of sustainability.

Mark Dale, Chair, Provost George Iwama, President and Vice-Chancellor Eileen Bray, Vice-President, Administration and Finance Gail Fondahl, Vice-President, Research Rob van Adrichem, Vice-President, External Relations Daniel Ryan, Dean, College of Science and Management John Young, Dean, College of Arts, Social and Health Sciences Shelley Rennick, Director, Facilities Management Sheila Keith, Director, Purchasing Doug Carter, Capital Projects Manager David Claus, Energy Manager Arthur Fredeen, Associate Professor, Ecosystem Science and Management Ken Wilkening, Associate Professor, International Studies Alex Lautensach, Regional Campuses Representative Danielle Smyth, Green University Research Project Manager Kyle Aben, PICS Coordinator Nadia Nowak, Colleges Rep. NUGSS Alexie Stephens, Associate Director, Campus Sustainability, NUGSS Sarah Boyd-Noel, PGPIRG Trevor Fuson, CUPE Rep Anke Krey, Graduate Student

The Green University Centre is located centrally on campus and is home to the University's Energy and Sustainability Managers. The Centre features a variety of sustainable building features including: - LED lighting and motion sensors - space dividers made from locally sourced pine-beetle wood - recycled and reused building materials - carbon-neutral tile carpeting - agri-fibre doors - recycle bins The space was opened in March 2010 and serves as a hub for sustainability information and initiatives on campus.

Under the general direction of the Provost and VP Administration and Finance, the incumbent manages the activities and budget of the Green University Centre, which has primary responsibility for fostering a culture of sustainability on campus; identifying, coordinating and serving as a catalyst for departments, programs and individuals who are implementing sustainability programs; and engaging with institutional leaders to foster sustainability broadly across campus departments. The incumbent serves as a sustainability liaison for the campus, the Office of the Provost and other UNBC campuses, local government, and community organizations. The incumbent serves as a campus spokesperson on sustainability issues. The incumbent will work in a collaborative manner to develop productive relationships with campus and external constituencies in order to fill above job responsibilities. May direct the work of one or more staff members, student interns, student employees, volunteers, and/or consultants as a means of fulfilling these responsibilities.