Sustainability Lead for Construction Projects

EllisDon Corporation; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon Corporation in Mississauga, ON is seeking a Climate and Sustainability Manager to lead sustainability integration across projects nationwide. You’ll collaborate with project teams, guide carbon accounting, and help shape the corporate climate strategy while balancing client expectations with practical delivery.

Required 5–8 years in built environment sustainability, a post-secondary degree in Engineering or Architecture, and familiarity with LEED, WELL, and related frameworks.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in sustainability within built environment (design, construction or operations).
• Post-secondary degree in Engineering, Architecture or related discipline.
• Experience in institutional or commercial construction or PM role is an asset.
• Familiar with LEED, WELL, Envision and Zero Carbon frameworks.
• Able to translate evolving sustainability requirements into practical actions across projects.
• Willing to travel within Canada for project needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams nationwide to integrate sustainability goals into project delivery.
• Provide guidance on embodied carbon, energy, emissions and certifications relevant to delivery.
• Support project start-up activities and tracking of sustainability commitments.
• Assist pursuit teams with credible sustainability approaches aligned to client needs.
• Contribute to EllisDon’s Climate Change Strategy and emissions reporting at corporate and project levels.
• Represent EllisDon at industry events and stay current on standards.

Skills

Sustainability integration

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Carbon accounting

Education

Engineering or Architecture degree

Tools

LEED

WELL

Envision

Zero Carbon Building Certification

Job description

EllisDon Corporation in Mississauga, ON is seeking a Climate and Sustainability Manager to lead sustainability integration across projects nationwide. You’ll collaborate with project teams, guide carbon accounting, and help shape the corporate climate strategy while balancing client expectations with practical delivery.

Required 5–8 years in built environment sustainability, a post-secondary degree in Engineering or Architecture, and familiarity with LEED, WELL, and related frameworks.