DESCRIPTION

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS:

• Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment
• Outstanding verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver persuasive and compelling presentations.
• Strong technical report writing skills.
• Ability to think broadly across several focus areas and bring together an optimized solution.
• Analytical thinking to draw sensible conclusions from own work and communicate these clearly to others
• Detailed knowledge of the LEED rating systems and / or other sustainability rating system programs including Green Globes, BOMA Best, WELL and Fitwell
• Working knowledge of sustainable design and alternative energy strategies for buildings and communities
• An undergraduate degree or diploma in sustainability, green development, environmental sciences, planning, interior design, engineering, applied sciences, architecture or its equivalent.
• Minimum two to five years of green building certification work experience.
• Knowledge of building codes, standards, and protocols referenced in LEED and other sustainability standards (such as ASHRAE).
• Those with Green Building Rating/Certification credentials such as LEED AP, WELL AP and Passive House, are strongly preferred.

YOUR ROLE:

We are seeking a highly motivated consulting professional with specialized expertise in integrated design, green building, and sustainable urban development. Advising on all aspects of a building’s certification process and making recommendations to assist with the design and implementation of sustainability principles. At times, you may make presentations on building performance rating tools. You will also be responsible for preparing the necessary paperwork for certification. The successful candidate will contribute technically to our team’s existing portfolio of existing sustainability projects.
The successful candidate is a sustainability professional with a related graduate degree and 2-5 years of professional experience in a related area. You have a strong background in sustainability issues with an understanding of land development, infrastructure and resource management processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Work with the Sustainability Specialist and project team to develop a project-appropriate sustainability strategy
• Evaluate and track sustainability measures (e.g. LEED strategies) implemented on projects
• Communicate sustainability requirements and obligations to other team members
• Help to document submittal for submission to the “green” building certification body (e.g. CaGBC/GBCI, Green Globes, BOMA, etc.)
• Review project documents (drawings, specifications, product submittals) for compliance with certification requirements.
• Write reports communicating certification and energy analysis findings, and design recommendations for improved building performance.
• Prepare and coordinate documentation required for certification.
• Conducting research and technical analysis, as required, for projects and reporting on findings.
• Preparing quality client deliverables in a timely and profitable manner.
• Execute projects to meet client expectations.
• Interpret trends and statistics
• Prepare and deliver presentations to clients and/or design teams.