LEED Certification Reviewer I/II (Energy & HVAC)

CAGBC | Canada Green Building Council; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Group Benefits membership

Flexible working hours

Generous paid time off

Hybrid working arrangements

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Canada Green Building Council is seeking a Certification Reviewer I/II, Energy HVAC to join a technical team reviewing LEED, Zero Carbon Building Standards, and IREE certifications. The role emphasizes energy performance, HVAC&R systems, and indoor air quality while supporting rating system development and tooling.

Reporting to the Director of Certification Services, you will perform in-depth reviews, provide expert guidance to clients, and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering (mechanical or electrical) related to building energy systems.
• Master’s degree preferred in a related field.
• LEED Accredited Professional with specialty required (at hire or within 6 months).
• Experience with high-performance buildings, low-carbon design, and building energy models.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth technical review of energy/HVAC project documentation to determine compliance with certification requirements and standards.
• Perform QC review of work by CAGBC reviewers and third parties.
• Provide technical subject matter expertise in building energy performance, HVAC&R systems, commissioning, and indoor air quality.
• Contribute to development of rating systems, technical support tools, and project-specific options.
• Support continuous improvement of processes and tools to enhance efficiency and client experience.
• Offer technical support for other CAGBC initiatives including funded research.
• Educate the market through effective communication of technical advice.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Quality assurance

Detail-oriented

Office365

Bilingual (English/French)

Reading and interpreting codes

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

LEED Accredited Professional (specialty)

Relevant professional registrations/certifications

Tools

eQuest

IES

CAD/Building energy modeling tools

Job description

About Cagbc

For over 20 years, CAGBC has led the movement for high-performing, green buildings. We believe that by transforming the built environment, we can create a more sustainable future and communities where people can thrive in resilient, healthy buildings and homes.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Director, Certification Services, the Certification Reviewer I/II, Energy HVAC is a member of a technical team that conducts reviews for the LEED Rating Systems, Zero Carbon Building Standards and IREE certification, ensuring quality, consistency, and timeliness. This individual draws on cross-cutting knowledge and direct experience with the programs to serve as a qualified assessor, technical resource, and problem-solver. This is a new seat on a team of Certification Reviewers.

Key Responsibilities

Certification Review

• Perform in-depth technical review of project documentation related to energy/HVAC, including calculations and construction drawings, to determine compliance with certification program requirements and referenced standards.
• Perform quality control (QC) review of work completed by CAGBC reviewers and third parties.
• Provide technical subject matter expertise related to field of expertise, for example, building energy performance and modelling, HVAC&R systems and technologies, commissioning, and indoor air quality.
• Participate in the development of the rating systems, technical support tools, and project-specific compliance options.
• Contribute to the continued development and increased technical knowledge of team members through collaboration.
• Strive for continuous improvement within the review team, including suggesting improvements to processes and tools to improve internal efficiency, program consistency, and client experience.
• Offer technical support as requested for other initiatives of the CAGBC, such as funded research.

Client Services

• Respond to client inquiries in a professional and timely manner, with thoughtful and accurate technical guidance.
• Educate the marketplace by effectively communicating technical advice through market engagement channels.
• Liaise with co-workers, volunteers, stakeholders, and others.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform related responsibilities and duties as assigned byyoursupervisor.

NOTE: This job description highlights the general nature and level of the assignments required by this position. This is not a completely exhaustive list of responsibilities; additional duties will be assigned.

Education And Experience

• Undergraduate degree (Master’s degree preferred) in a field of study related to:
• Engineering (mechanical, electrical),
• Building energy systems or similar.
• Minimum 5 years professional experience in area of specialty.
• Currently licensed professional in specialty area preferred, other professional certifications as relevant to area of expertise.
• Experience with a variety of high-performance building projects including low-carbon design, large scale retrofit. Experience with CAGBC certification programs preferred.
• Strong Knowledge of Canadian environmental building codes and standards relevant to specialty (e.g., MNECB/NECB, ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 62, ASHRAE 55, IPMVP Vol. III).
• Experience using energy modeling programs for commercial buildings (eQuest, IES etc.) and understanding of their input and output summary documentation.
• LEED Accredited Professional with specialty required (at time of hire or within 6 months).
• Experience in conducting certification or quality assurance reviews preferred.
• Completed or ability to obtain a Government of Canada Security Clearance at the Secret level is an asset.

Skills

• Demonstrated verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills (including technical writing), with the ability to clearly explain advanced technical issues in plain language and solve problems.
• Proven ability to read, understand and interpret building codes and standards, construction drawings and site plans, specifications, environmental site assessment reports, life cycle assessments (LCA), building utility data, etc.
• Demonstrated project management capability.
• Excellent project coordination and organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task and manage numerous tasks concurrently.
• Detail oriented with demonstrated skill in quality assurance.
• Strong computer skills includingOffice365and database applications.
• Bilingual preferred (French/English, written and oral).

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Good judgement, relationship-building skills, and fully capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team-oriented, virtual environment as well as in an independent and self-directed manner.
• Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high quality work.
• Passion and commitment to sustainability and the CAGBC’s mission.

Why Work at CAGBC?

• Competitive salary.
• Group Benefits membership.
• Flexible working hours (7:00 am - 5:30 pm).
• Generous paid time off.
• Hybrid working arrangements, with up to two work from home days per week.
• Networking Opportunities
• Be part of an industry that makes a meaningful, positive impact on our environment.

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you, we would love to hear from you. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. If you require accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Canada Green Building Council. We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.