Low Carbon Project Lead (I/O: September 2026 - August 2027)

Mohawk College; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CAAT pension plan

Maternity top-up

Vacation days

Employee assistance program

Health benefits

Education & courses discount

Job summary

Mohawk College invites applications for a Low Carbon Project Lead (September 2026 – August 2027) in Hamilton, Ontario. The role reports to EPIC and will support Canadian SMEs through the transition to a low carbon economy.

Responsibilities include project scoping, performing lifecycle analyses, carbon accounting, and communicating findings to stakeholders. A university degree in related fields is required with sustainability experience preferred.

Qualifications

• A university degree in Business, Sustainability, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Masters or post-graduate certificate in sustainability management is an asset.
• Experience related to Centre focus areas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct exploratory meetings with SMEs and define project scope.
• Design projects and establish workplans to meet timelines.
• Perform administrative tasks such as NDA drafting and project reporting.
• Perform emissions baselines, lifecycle assessments, and carbon accounting.
• Write reports and present results to diverse audiences.
• Act as strategic advisor and maintain sponsor relationships.
• Conduct follow-up impact surveys with past partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Sustainability knowledge

Education

University degree in Business

Sustainability/Environmental Science

Masters or certificate (asset)

Job description

Low Carbon Project Lead (I/O: September 2026 - August 2027)

Status: Initiatives & Opportunities (September 2026 – August 2027)

Hours: Monday – Friday, 35 hours/week

Home Campus: Fennell (hybrid work arrangements available)

Rate of Pay: Payband H (Start Rate: $37.34 per hour)

Vacancy Status: 1 vacancy available

Posting Date: August 26th, 2026

Closing Date: September 1st, 2026 at 7:00pm EST

Preference will be given to qualified employees within the Full Time Support Staff bargaining unit, Appendix D (6 consecutive months in Appendix D status) and RPT employees who have passed probation at Mohawk College.

We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators, we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our community.

Reporting to the General Manager of the Energy & Power Innovation Centre (EPIC), the Low Carbon Project Lead will be responsible for supporting projects with Canadian SMEs as they navigate a changing market and Canada’s transition to the low carbon economy.

The incumbent will conduct research and analysis as well as communicate frequently with industry partners through the duration of each project. Sustainability analyses include lifecycle assessment, carbon accounting and reporting, business sustainability strategies, and target-setting. The Low Carbon Project Lead will recommend solutions that often draw on a complex analysis of policy, markets, and forecasting of future opportunities under the supervision of the Low Carbon Readiness Program Manager.

This position will also act as a hands-on resource supporting the Centre projects, as well as provide support and input into dissemination activities to showcase the Centre and project results.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conduct exploratory meetings with SMEs seeking support from the Low Carbon Readiness Program. Determine project objective and create a scope of work based on discussions.
• Design the project and establish a workplan to ensure project work is on-time and in alignment with the project scope.
• Perform relevant administrative tasks (e.g., draft scoping, executing NDA, writing project summaries, data entry and project reporting).

Perform technical evaluations, such as emissions baselines, lifecycle assessments, carbon accounting exercises, and pre-feasibility energy/GHG assessments; research potential solutions; and conduct comparative analyses.

• Conduct research, synthesize information, and analysis as relevant to the project objective and to ensure state-of-the art understanding.
• Perform technical evaluations, such as emissions baselines, lifecycle assessments, carbon accounting exercises, and pre-feasibility assessments.

Writing reports for, and presenting results to, multiple audiences.

• Effectively communicate complex concepts in an accessible manner through meetings, presentations, and written material.

Act as a strategic analyst and advisor to project sponsors and partners, this includes building and maintaining professional and productive relationships.

• Conduct follow-up impact surveys with past project partners, which entails establishing email communication, scheduling the interview, engaging the partner in conversation while following the question script and capturing the survey responses.

Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• A university degree in Business, Sustainability, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• As an asset, a Masters or post-graduate certificate in sustainability management, environmental management, or resource planning. Additional professional training and certifications in greenhouse gas emissions accounting and protocols, ISO standards, etc. will be considered assets.
• Relevant experience considered when directly related to the focus areas of the Centre.
• Demonstrated commitment and understanding of human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• The ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse students, employees, and communities.

What we offer:

• Defined Benefit pension plan (CAAT) with contributions matched by Mohawk College.
• 93% top up of maternity and parental leave pay for 52 weeks.
• Progressive vacation plan starting with 15 vacation days plus annual holiday closure.
• Access to Employee Family Assistance Program including counselling services, financial literacy services, nutrition advice and more.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paramedical services (massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopath, psychotherapy and psychology), short-term and long-term disability.
• Ability to take courses at a reduced rate for employees and dependents.

To find out more about working at Mohawk College, including our Employee Value Proposition, please visit https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about-mohawk/careers-at-mohawk

We are committed to reconciliation and nurturing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (IDEA) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The College is committed to fostering inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.

To learn more about Mohawk College’s commitments, please visit the Mohawk College strategic plan webpage: https://www.strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/