Sustainability jobs in Canada

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DIALOG

Job Description:

Here at DIALOG, we are passionate about design and believe it can and should meaningfully improve the wellbeing of our communities and the environment we all share.

We are a multi-disciplinary collaborative of architects, interior designers, urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, landscape architects and sustainability experts who design for community wellbeing and urban vibrancy. We are a fun-loving bunch of big thinkers and city-shapers, who are collaborative in our approach, diverse in our perspectives, aspirational in our pursuits, and optimistic about what’s next. We’re always looking for passionate people who share our values and care as much about our communities as we do. We're proud to be a Certified B Corporation and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world.

Do you want to help change how we design and deliver large scale infrastructure projects? Do you want to work within a collaborative environment where the Owner, Design Team, General Contractor, Mechanical Contractor and Electrical Contractor work as a unified team in a best-for-project environment? If yes, we're looking for an Intermediate Clinical/Healthcare Planner to round out our diverse and innovative team to help us design the future of healthcare. Working closely with Partners, Associates and Senior Planners, you will help us lead teams for healthcare planning and design.

Our integrated national healthcare team is driven by collaboration and a shared passion for solving complex challenges. We delight in the art and science of designing spaces that go beyond function - creating environments that promote healing, dignity, and resilience. Every project demands empathy, creativity, and technical excellence, and our team approaches each opportunity with tireless commitment to improving lives and strengthening communities.

• Work in a unique, collaborative One-Team environment where all voices are valued and heard;
• Bring a thorough understanding of how our industry can improve work processes to bring value to the challenging physical environment of healthcare;
• Embrace the “art of the possible” - new ways of working and looking at how we can best design and deliver healthcare infrastructure;
• Passion for design and for improving the communities we live and work in;
• Innovatively design and deliver projects with a deep curiosity to understand all relevant needs and develop creative responses to project opportunities/challenges;
• Work with large diverse groups and translate what you hear into graphic form;
• Actively contribute to design discussions, critiques, and a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and critical thinking;
• Contribute to all project phases including Master Planning, feasibility studies, Design, Construction Documentation and Contract Administration; and
• Maintain clear communication and coordination with internal team members and team leaders.

• 5-8 years architectural design experience with a focus on healthcare planning;
• Registered Architect preferred (or eligible) in British Columbia or Alberta;
• Thrives and has fun working in a fast paced environment;
• An understanding of how our clients deliver healthcare and the physical environment in which they do it;
• Knowledge of healthcare planning in an acute care setting, including participating/leading conversations with clinical participants;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Expertise in BIM workflows and Revit, plus strong graphic/visual communication skills (hand + digital);
• Skilled in 3D modeling, parametric modeling and visualization using Rhino, Grasshopper and Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) an asset;
• Proficiency with analogue (hand) and electronic forms of visual and graphic communication;
• Experience mentoring and coaching junior architectural team members;
• Team oriented and committed collaborator; and
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on effective collaboration and integration.

$87,000 - $99,000 a year

Our salary range is flexible based on candidate's experience and qualifications.

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This role requires the ability to travel for several days at a time.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! We’re looking for future DIALOGers who are eager to learn, bring unique perspectives, and want to make a real difference in the world—even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification.

Parental leave top-up programs for all parents upon the birth or adoption of a child, RRSP matching, competitive medical and dental benefits coverage upon the first day of employment, discounted memberships, encouraged work/life balance with gifted time off during the holiday season and Vacation Buy-Up program, and reimbursement for professional memberships and dues are just a few of the benefits that DIALOGers enjoy.

DIALOG offers continued professional growth through leadership development opportunities specifically designed for our collaborative culture. Among others, some of our programs include: CoachDIALOG which equips our coaches with essential communication and feedback strategies for building great teams; Integrateducation™ supports DIALOGers in accredited continuing education opportunities; technical skills development via e-learning pathways; and financial support for relevant external learning opportunities.

DIALOG celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all, free of discrimination and harassment. Employment-related decisions are made without regard to sex, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and race. In accordance with DIALOG’s Accommodation Policy, accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request for candidates throughout the selection process.