Project Sustainability Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Project Sustainability Lead

Hybrid – Vancouver, BC

• FullTime | 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, IESVE, 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