Sustainability Education Fellows (SEF) Program Officer

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Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Associate Director, Sustainability, the Sustainability Education Fellows Program (SEF) is a cross-campus initiative that brings together faculty and graduate students to advance sustainability in the curriculum and pedagogy at McGill.

The SEF Program Officer will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program’s fourth cohort, while also supporting adjacent initiatives to promote sustainability in teaching and learning at McGill. In this role, the Program Officer will shape sustainability education at McGill and contribute to institutional change, engagement with faculty and students across disciplines, and oversee activities related to applied educational development, program evaluation, and knowledge mobilization

Primary Responsibilities:

Program Design and Implementation

• Lead the coordination and delivery of the SEF training sessions (both in person and online) between fall 2025 and spring 2026, including a two-day December retreat
• Co-develop session agendas and materials; liaise with guest facilitators, instructional designers, and other collaborators
• Coach and mentor Fellows (faculty and student) as they redesign or develop sustainability-focused courses
• Provide leadership for program check-ins and support activities
• Responsible for the SEF Advisory Group, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and leading the meetings

Program Evaluation and Knowledge Mobilization

• Oversee the administration of initial, mid-term, and final program evaluations to track Fellow progress and impact
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative feedback to inform program improvements
• Deliver the development of an open-access, bilingual (FR/EN) guide to support sustainability course (re)design

Communications and Outreach

• Support outreach and recruitment for the 2025–2026 cohort
• Create content for SEF social media and newsletters
• Maintain SEF’s online presence and website

Institutional and Inter-University Collaboration

• Work with instructional designers and program leaders at McGill to advance a shared vision for sustainability education
• Help consolidate an internal network of McGill sustainability curriculum leaders
• Support inter-university engagement with other Canadian institutions advancing sustainability education initiatives

Strategic and Administrative Support

• Contribute to the development of long-term funding proposals to secure the SEF’s future
• Support an ongoing research project on the SEF’s institutional impact
• Stay connected with project partners across campus to ensure the SEF remains aligned with related sustainability education initiatives and to identify opportunities for collaboration and innovation in curriculum development

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Excellent organizational and project management skills; ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Experience in instructional design and workshop facilitation, ideally related to sustainability or interdisciplinary teaching
• Demonstrated ability to engage faculty and students in programmatic or pedagogical initiatives
• Team coordination and leadership skills, including experience facilitating collaboration across diverse groups
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience with writing for newsletters, social media, and reports
• Experience in qualitative and/or quantitative program evaluation an asset
• Knowledge of sustainability education in higher education contexts and McGill’s sustainability initiatives is an asset
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset

As one of Montreal’s Top Employers, here is what we offer:

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) “Summer Fridays” – paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 4 on a scale of 0-4.

For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree 3 Years Related Experience /

Annual Salary:

(MPEX Grade 04) $64,770.00 – $80,960.00 – $97,150.00

Job Profile:

MPEX-ADM2A – General Administration – Professional 2

Hours per Week:

33.75 (Full time)

Supervisor:

Associate Director Sustainability

Position End Date (If applicable):

2026-12-31

Deadline to Apply:

2025-10-14

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

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