About the role:
Edge Consultants are looking to hire a Sustainability Coordinator to support the firm’s growing Sustainability division.
The individual will support a client-facing team and coordinate tasks to achieve project sustainability goals. The ideal applicant for this position will have the flexibility and capacity to work on a wide variety of projects and demonstrate the capability of collaborating with multi-disciplinary project teams. Applicants should be passionate about sustainability, and self-directed, with an ability to produce high-quality work products.
The Sustainability Coordinator position at Edge Consultants is a junior/entry-level role and based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
This is what a typical week will include:
- Support Sustainability Lead in consultancy and analysis roles for rating systems such as LEED, WELL, REAP, etc.
- Research, understand, and interpret sustainability requirements from subject-specific and other resources with minimal supervision.
- Communicate sustainability requirements to clients and project team members.
- Develop reports, presentations, illustrations, and other content matter for project team members and clients.
- Collaborate with project team members (including in-house staff) to obtain deliverables in a timely manner.
- Execute project workflows, such as:
- Review of the specification language
- Periodic sustainability check-ins
- Documentation review to achieve project sustainability goals.
- Liaise with authorities, clients, other consultants, and contractors to achieve project sustainability goals.
- Develop in-house trackers, tools, and workflows to aid the sustainability process from project inception to achieving certification.
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Higher education in relevant fields such as environmental science, engineering, or other qualifications or an unrelated qualification combined with relevant work experience in the construction industry.
- Rating tool accreditations such as LEED Green Associate, LEED Accredited Professional (AP) and WELL AP are highly desired.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present concepts and ideas to clients and project team members.
- Capability to interface with corporate real estate companies, general contractors, and consultants with strong client-facing and time management skills.
- A personable character with the ability to foster good working relationships.
- Ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Confident in the use of Microsoft Excel to create tools and resources to manage workflows, data, and information.
- Ability to use Microsoft Word, Adobe Illustrator, or PowerPoint for report writing presentations and illustrations.
- Familiarity with sustainable building rating tools such as LEED, WELL, REAP, City of Vancouver sustainable design requirements, etc.
- Knowledge of building performance simulation, daylight analysis, and lifecycle analysis is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of the building construction industry and project team dynamics is considered an asset.
- Applications with greater experience qualifications than those required for a junior role will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
About Us:
Edge Consultants stands as a prominent independent energy and sustainability consultancy in Canada. As a trusted building performance and sustainability consultancy, we combine expertise and innovation to deliver practical solutions. We provide clients with accurate and reliable data, enabling them to make informed decisions. Our fundamental values of clarity, quality, trust, innovation, and people not only define the essence of our company but also shape our daily pursuits. Our vision is to empower organizations and create a sustainable future for people and the planet.
If you’re looking for a workplace that gives you the opportunity to make positive changes in your career, as well as in the lives of our clients and the communities we support, we encourage you to join our talented team.
Additional Details:
Applicants need to have legal authorization to work in Canada.
Kindly review the job qualifications thoroughly and apply only if you meet the minimum requirements outlined.
Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
Please apply for this position by sending an email to info@edgec.ca. Your email should include a resume and a brief cover letter.
Edge Consultants is an equal-opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authorities and legal or lawful client requirements.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Expected annual base salary of $55,000-$75,000.
- Additional annual bonuses in the region of 10% of base salary.
- Enrollment in health benefits program.
- 9 days working fortnight.
- 15 paid vacation days.
- Plus, additional paid time off over holiday period (approx. 5 days).