Who We Are

SFU Climate Innovation is committed to meeting the changing needs of the world around us and the people we serve. Its focus is on facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration, catalyzing co-creation with community partners and mobilizing and scaling climate innovation. Responsible for delivering the community-centred climate innovation research priority, SFU Climate Innovation is building a unique platform to advance and accelerate high-impact climate action and innovation with and for communities. The goal is to advance knowledge, evidence, and practice that accelerates equitable, low carbon, resilient, and sustainable communities in Canada and beyond. capacities as a global leader to move the dial on climate action research and innovation in communities and sectors across Canada and beyond.

About the Role

The Director, Strategy and Operations will work closely with the Executive Director of SFU Climate Innovation to co-develop a strategic vision and to operationalize a strategic plan for community-centred climate innovation in alignment with the VPRI’s Strategic Research Plan and SFU’s strategic climate change and sustainability plans. The Director works to develop strategic internal and external relationships and operational processes, including funding opportunities, for the purposes of ensuring program effectiveness and sustainability over time.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Master's Degree in a relevant discipline with ten years of directly related experience; climate change and sustainability research/practice, strategic communications, governmental relations, including senior level experience in administration, program operations, program development and assessment, innovative partnership and finance, program operations, communications and marketing, with an equivalent combination of education, training and practical experience.

• Excellent knowledge of climate change and sustainability research and/or practice.
• Experience in leading and/or financing large-scale projects. 
• Demonstrated leadership in team management and program/project design and delivery.
• Excellent verbal and written science and policy communications for both a broad and specialized audience.

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer temporary employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• An additional 7% pay in lieu of benefits & 8% vacation pay
• Employer paid extended health & dental plans
• Professional development funds (minimum contract period of 1 year)
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions

Additional Information

The assignment end date is 1 year from start date.

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact pei_reception@sfu.ca.