The following three internship descriptions are based on three identified areas in need of attention within UBC Athletics and Recreation department.
- Facility Data Tracking and Life Cycle Assessment Internship
- Facilities Improvement Internship
- UBC Thunderbirds Community Outreach Internship
If interested, please contact:
Graduate Programs Assistant
School of Kinesiology
University of British Columbia
210 – 6081 University Boulevard
Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1, Canada
T: 604 822-4641
E: kin.gradsec@ubc.ca
Facility Data Tracking and Life Cycle Assessment Internship
Description
This internship will require the successful applicant to create a baseline for energy use for each facility using the smart meter data collected with the UBC ION system. The student will create a tracking system that will allow UBC Athletics to build on existing data collection and follow trends as facility upgrades, renovations and new construction takes place. Energy monitoring will be an important part of environmental performance tracking being carried out by UBC Athletics.
Duration
TBD
Requirements
- Knowledge of environmental management
- Experience with data collection and facility management
- Must show how collection techniques will minimize facility manager’s work and maximize ability to track facility utilities over multiple years.
- Versatile with capacity and capabilities to manage multiple projects
- Proficient in MS Office and Excel
- Highly motivated, detail oriented, and dependable
- Possess organizational, time management, and troubleshooting competence
- Excellent team player, and capability to work independently
- Superb communication skills – verbal and written
- Proven work ethic with utmost integrity
- Desire to excel and succeed
- Self-motivated and approachable
- Outgoing, energetic, upbeat and fun!
References
Please provide 3 references – at least 2 academic
Facilities Improvement Internship
Description
The successful candidate will help UBC Athletics and Recreation identify ‘low-hanging fruit’ facility improvement projects and build the case for economic, environmental and social payback. The student will work closely with UBC Athletics Facilities team and use information gathered by Athletics to identify these potential projects.
Duration
TBD
Requirements
- Experience in facility management and athletic events
- Knowledge of environmental management and Life Cycle Assessment a plus
- Must show reasoning why chosen projects will create the greatest impact and have the best payback.
- Versatile with capacity and capabilities to manage multiple projects
- Proficient in MS Office and Excel
- Highly motivated, detail oriented, and dependable
- Possess organizational, time management, and troubleshooting competence
- Excellent team player, and capability to work independently
- Superb communication skills – verbal and written
- Proven work ethic with utmost integrity
- Desire to excel and succeed
- Self-motivated and approachable
- Outgoing, energetic, upbeat and fun!
References
Please provide 3 references – at least 1 professional
UBC Thunderbirds Community Outreach Internship
Description
The successful candidate will identify key areas for community engagement that will help the UBC Thunderbirds events achieve the twin goals of: increased attendance and reduced environmental impact. In particular, this involves stimulating the Athletics and Recreation partnerships and targeting the aspects of travel, food consumption and waste. This internship involves developing marketing/communication strategies for planned initiatives. The student will be able to build on ideas and information gathered by Athletics to date.
Duration
TBD
Requirements
- Experience in marketing athletic events
- Knowledge of environmental management and Life Cycle Assessment a plus
- Versatile with capacity and capabilities to manage multiple projects
- Proficient in MS Office and Excel
- Highly motivated, detail oriented, and dependable
- Possess organizational, time management, and troubleshooting competence
- Excellent team player, and capability to work independently
- Superb communication skills – verbal and written
- Proven work ethic with utmost integrity
- Desire to excel and succeed
- Self-motivated and approachable
- Outgoing, energetic, upbeat and fun!
References
Please provide 3 references – at least 1 professional