Project Sustainability Lead

Targeted Talent; Canada; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Hybrid work model

Support for training and leadership development

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy in Vancouver is seeking a Project Sustainability Lead. In this hybrid role, you will lead sustainability efforts across building projects, manage energy modelling, and guide impactful certifications. Ideal candidates have over 8 years of experience in sustainability consulting and proven leadership skills. This position offers professional growth opportunities and a dynamic work environment with measurable impacts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in sustainability consulting or a related field.
• Proven leadership of large-scale, performance-driven building projects.
• Skilled in LCA and energy modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability strategy across multiple projects.
• Coordinate between architects, engineers, and clients.
• Manage energy modelling and embodied-carbon assessments.

Skills

Leadership in sustainability consulting

Energy modelling skills

Communication skills

Mentorship abilities

Tools

Tally

eQUEST

LEED Framework

Job description

🌱 Project Sustainability Lead

Hybrid – Vancouver, BC • Full‑Time | Senior (8+yrs) • $110K–135K CAD DOE

💡 About the Firm

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 .

🎯 The Role in a Snap

Lead sustainability from Day1 through delivery. Work hands-on with energy and carbon modelling, drive certification strategies, and translate insights into clear, actionable plans.

🛠 What You’ll Own

• Lead Sustainability: Oversee strategy across multiple high-performance building projects.
• Bridge Teams: Coordinate seamlessly between architects, engineers, and clients.
• Model & Assess: Manage energy modelling and embodied-carbon (LCA) to inform early designs.
• Simplify Tech: Translate complex data into accessible, persuasive guidance.
• Certify Projects: Drive LEED, WELL, Zero Carbon, CaGBC, and similar certifications.
• Mentor: Grow junior team members with strong coaching and oversight.

🔍 What You Bring

• 8+ years in sustainability consulting or a related field.
• Proven leadership of large-scale, performance-driven building projects.
• Skilled in LCA (Tally, EC3, OneClick, Athena) and energy modelling (eQUEST, IES‑VE, EnergyPlus, OpenStudio).
• Deep knowledge of Step Code, ASHRAE, NECB, Passive House equivalencies.
• Experience with LEED, Zero Carbon, WELL, ILFI frameworks.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Experience mentoring and building high-performing teams.

🚀 Why Candidates Love It

• Hybrid role with travel for site visits and design charrettes.
• Strong focus on professional growth—training, leadership development, and learning.
• Opportunity to integrate sustainability from concept to occupancy—and see measurable impact.

📱 Quick Recap

• Role: Project Sustainability Lead
• Location: Vancouver (Hybrid)
• Seniority: 8+yrs
• Salary: $110–135K CAD DOE
• Why It’s Awesome: Lead technical strategy, certifications, mentoring, and impactful projects