Project Sustainability Lead
Targeted Talent
Burnaby
Posted June 11, 2025
Description
<h3>Job Description</h3><div>Job Description<div><div><strong> Project Sustainability Lead</strong><p><strong>Hybrid – Vancouver, BC</strong> • <strong>FullTime | Senior (8+yrs)</strong> • <strong>$110K–135K CAD DOE</strong></p><strong> About the Firm</strong><p>A cutting-edge sustainability consultancy in Vancouver, guiding architects, developers, and public agencies toward high-performance, low-carbon buildings. We blend deep technical skill with real-world impact—helping projects make measurable, positive change .</p><p><strong> The Role in a Snap</strong></p><p>Lead sustainability from Day1 through delivery. Work hands-on with energy and carbon modelling, drive certification strategies, and translate insights into clear, actionable plans.</p><p><strong> What You’ll Own</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Lead Sustainability</strong>: Oversee strategy across multiple high-performance building projects.</p></li><li><p><strong>Bridge Teams</strong>: Coordinate seamlessly between architects, engineers, and clients.</p></li><li><p><strong>Model & Assess</strong>: Manage energy modelling and embodied-carbon (LCA) to inform early designs.</p></li><li><p><strong>Simplify Tech</strong>: Translate complex data into accessible, persuasive guidance.</p></li><li><p><strong>Certify Projects</strong>: Drive LEED, WELL, Zero Carbon, CaGBC, and similar certifications.</p></li><li><p><strong>Mentor</strong>: Grow junior team members with strong coaching and oversight.</p></li></ul><strong> What You Bring</strong><ul><li><p>8+ years in sustainability consulting or a related field.</p></li><li><p>Proven leadership of large-scale, performance-driven building projects.</p></li><li><p>Skilled in LCA (Tally, EC3, OneClick, Athena) and energy modelling (eQUEST, IESVE, EnergyPlus, OpenStudio).</p></li><li><p>Deep knowledge of Step Code, ASHRAE, NECB, Passive House equivalencies.</p></li><li><p>Experience with LEED, Zero Carbon, WELL, ILFI frameworks.</p></li><li><p>Exceptional communication and presentation skills.</p></li><li><p>Experience mentoring and building high-performing teams. </p></li></ul><strong> Why Candidates Love It</strong><ul><li><p>Hybrid role with travel for site visits and design charrettes.</p></li><li><p>Strong focus on professional growth—training, leadership development, and learning.</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to integrate sustainability from concept to occupancy—and see measurable impact.</p></li></ul><strong> Quick Recap</strong><ul><li><p><strong>Role</strong>: Project Sustainability Lead</p></li><li><p><strong>Location</strong>: Vancouver (Hybrid)</p></li><li><p><strong>Seniority</strong>: 8+yrs</p></li><li><p><strong>Salary</strong>: $110–135K CAD DOE</p></li><li><p><strong>Why It’s Awesome</strong>: Lead technical strategy, certifications, mentoring, and impactful projects</p></li></ul><p></p></div></div></div>
Job Overview
Location
Burnaby
Job Type
full time
Date Posted
June 11, 2025