Project Sustainability Lead

Energy Vault; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy in Vancouver seeks a Project Sustainability Lead to oversee strategies for high-performance buildings. The role involves hands-on energy modelling, certification management, and team leadership, all aimed at achieving measurable sustainability outcomes and fostering professional growth within the team.

Benefits

Hybrid role with travel opportunities

Strong focus on professional growth

Direct involvement in impactful sustainability projects

Qualifications

• 8+ years in sustainability consulting or similar field.
• Skilled in LCA tools and energy modelling.
• Exceptional communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability strategy across high-performance projects.
• Coordinate teams and manage energy modelling.
• Drive certifications like LEED, WELL, and Zero Carbon.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Energy modelling

LCA

Mentoring

Tools

Tally

EC3

OneClick

Athena

eQUEST

IES-VE

EnergyPlus

OpenStudio

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