[sust-mar] Data & Systems Officer, f/t, Ecology Action Centre, Halifax

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Position: Data and Systems Officer
Organization: Ecology Action Centre
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

OUR STORY

Ecology Action Centre (EAC) is an environmental charity based in Nova Scotia. Grounded in community, we take a holistic approach to environment work, from climate change to biodiversity protection to environmental justice, with the aim to create a more just and sustainable society. We promote a diverse and inclusive organizational culture that emphasizes shared values, collaboration, high quality work, and meaningful outcomes. We value our members, volunteers, staff, and partners. Our incredible team shares ideas, friendships, inspiration, and a passionate determination to make the world a better place.

ABOUT YOU

You want the work you do to be meaningful and have a positive impact on community and the environment. You enjoy collaborating with diverse groups and thrive in a dynamic fast-paced workplace, always looking for the next challenge to tackle.

YOUR FOCUS

As the Data and Systems Officer, is responsible for three key areas at EAC. The first is managing all aspects of the “back office” activities related to membership (processing payments, updating reports, maintaining documentation). This position also provides technical support to EAC staff and is the lead person to liaise with our external tech support company. The third area of focus is administering the donor database and website. The Data & Systems Officer reports to the Controller.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING
• Tech savvy; comfortable working with and setting up computers and troubleshooting technical issues. An understanding of operating systems, business applications, and network systems.
• Ability to manage a contact management database, generate reports from the database, and ensure that data is consistent and precise.
• Solid working knowledge of Windows and MS Office. Strong Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Experience handling unexpected tasks and last-minute deadlines.
• Initiative, self-motivation and the ability to work well independently and as in collaboration with diverse groups and organizations.
• High level of trust and integrity.
• Positive problem-solving attitude.
• 1-2 years' work experience, preferably in a tech support capacity or office environment and some post-secondary education.

This is a temporary assignment starting March 2020 and ending November 2021. The Data and Systems Officer works 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) at $19 per hour.

OUR OFFICE SPACE

Our building on Fern Lane in North End Halifax is a welcoming place for the community, members, volunteers and employees to connect, learn and work together. The office space is shared, with a moderate noise level. The first floor of our building is designed to be universally accessible, with a ramp at the front entrance with automatic door openers, a permanent ramp to the back door, a stair lift in the foyer between the split levels, and an accessible gender-neutral washroom. There is a good turning radius for wheelchairs on most of the first floor, and lots of natural light.

Our 2016 renovation has been recognized for being one of the most energy efficient commercial office retrofit in Canada, one of Canada’s Clean50 Top Projects for 2019 and in 2018 received the Canada Green Building Award from Sustainable Architecture and Building Magazine, a 2018 Bright Business Innovation Award.

TO APPLY

Please email a cover letter and resume (including 2 references) to Nancy Julien, HR Manager at employment at ecologyaction.ca . The closing date is March 18, 2020.

The Ecology Action Centre is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from individuals in traditionally underrepresented groups including, but not limited to: African Nova Scotian and other racialized people, Mi’kmaq and other Indigenous people, lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender and queer people, and persons with disabilities. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their cover letter or application if they are a member of an underrepresented community.

We thank all applicants for their time and interest, however only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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