Greenhouse Gas Verification Specialist

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Overview

Join a proudly Canadian, employee-owned firm that's committed to building a better future, both for our clients and our communities. At Dillon Consulting, we foster a culture of ongoing development and legacy creation, empowering our team to grow professionally and personally. We value strengthening and engaging with the communities where we live and work, demonstrating this through charitable giving and active involvement. As a Senior GHG Specialist, you'll be at the forefront of our expanding GHG verification program, working on diverse and impactful projects, and contributing to a sustainable future. Dillon's accredited status (ANSI National Accreditation Board - ANAB) and broad service offerings across various GHG programs (including Canadian federal and provincial, and international programs like CORSIA) provide a unique platform for professional growth and leadership in this critical field. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a company that values its people and its impact, Dillon Consulting is the place for you.

Overview

Join a proudly Canadian, employee-owned firm that's committed to building a better future, both for our clients and our communities. At Dillon Consulting, we foster a culture of ongoing development and legacy creation, empowering our team to grow professionally and personally. We value strengthening and engaging with the communities where we live and work, demonstrating this through charitable giving and active involvement. As a Senior GHG Specialist, you'll be at the forefront of our expanding GHG verification program, working on diverse and impactful projects, and contributing to a sustainable future. Dillon's accredited status (ANSI National Accreditation Board - ANAB) and broad service offerings across various GHG programs (including Canadian federal and provincial, and international programs like CORSIA) provide a unique platform for professional growth and leadership in this critical field. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a company that values its people and its impact, Dillon Consulting is the place for you.

Your opportunity

Dillon’s Energy Transition group is looking for a Greenhouse Gas Verification Specialist to join our multidisciplinary team. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.

You will be joining a focused team with established processes for success but will be given an opportunity to contribute new ideas to further our clients’ business relationship with Dillon. We strongly believe in continued education and promotes training alongside new work experiences to ensure the team member is exposed to new challenges at the pace they enjoy.

We help our clients remain competitive in a changing world by providing them with expert advice obtained through accurate and unbiased studies. Our collection of tools and best practices assist our customers in achieving their energy efficiency and sustainability goals through a multi-dimensional and holistic approach, supported by data driven analysis and promoting long term cohesion between the built and living environments.

At Dillon, we operate as one team. This position is available at our Ontario or Alberta offices. We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Responsibilities

What your day will look like

Project Management & Verification

• Collaborate with our Practice Lead and senior team to develop and execute strategic plans for expanding Dillon's technical capacity, service offerings, and market presence within the GHG verification sector, leveraging a deep understanding of diverse GHG programs and regulatory frameworks.
• Proactively monitor and analyze emerging provincial, national, and potentially international GHG verification requirements (e.g., UNFCCC CDM, California ARB, ICAO CORSIA), and develop strategies to ensure Dillon and our clients remain compliant and at the forefront of industry best practices.
• Lead the development and delivery of internal training programs on a wide range of GHG verification methodologies, program-specific requirements, and audit best practices, fostering a culture of technical excellence and ensuring staff are equipped to handle complex verifications.
• Serve as the lead verifier for a diverse portfolio of GHG programs, taking full responsibility for the planning, execution, and reporting of verification engagements in accordance with Dillon's accredited standards (details: [ https://www.dillon.ca/ghg-verification/#dillon-accreditation-details ]) and specific program requirements (e.g., OBPS, TIER, TCR, potential US-based programs).
• Lead the effort to maintain and enhance our various GHG-related accreditations (e.g., ANSI National Accreditation Board - ANAB), ensuring GGAS systems and procedures adhere to the highest standards and effectively managing associated documentation and audits.
• Lead client engagements to effectively scope complex GHG verification projects across various sectors (e.g., manufacturing, oil and gas, power generation, aviation), understand their specific needs, and develop tailored verification plans.
• Establish and maintain a meticulously organized and up-to-date system for all GHG verification project documentation and accreditation records, ensuring audit readiness, knowledge retention, and adherence to program-specific requirements.
• Actively participate in the ongoing development, implementation, and improvement of the company's Quality Management System, contributing expertise in GHG verification standards and best practices.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of our internal Greenhouse Gas tool, Encompass, to improve efficiency, accuracy, and the ability to handle diverse program requirements.
  
  
  

Learning & Development

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous self-development and actively pursue relevant professional development opportunities, staying current with the latest GHG regulations, verification methodologies, and program updates (e.g., CORSIA, potential new offset protocols).
• Provide expert guidance, technical direction, coaching, and mentorship to junior and intermediate staff, sharing practical experience in GHG verification across various programs and contributing significantly to their professional growth and development.
• Represent Dillon Consulting and enhance our corporate profile through active involvement in relevant professional associations, industry committees, and speaking engagements, potentially focusing on areas of deep expertise such as specific GHG programs or accreditation management.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or advanced degree from a recognized university in a technical or sustainability-related field and/or a demonstrated track record of progressive and extensive experience in GHG accounting, reporting, validation, and especially verification across a variety of regulatory and voluntary programs.
  
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive and increasingly senior experience in quality management systems and significant direct experience leading greenhouse gas verifications under various programs (e.g., federal OBPS, provincial regulations like Alberta TIER, US programs like TCR and California ARB, and ideally international programs like UNFCCC CDM or ICAO CORSIA).
• Expert and up-to-date understanding of federal and provincial Greenhouse Gas regulations, standards, and reporting frameworks in Canada, with a strong working knowledge of at least one or more US or international GHG programs.
• Proven ability to apply Greenhouse Gas regulations and reporting requirements to corporate reporting initiatives across diverse sectors, demonstrating experience with site visits, data analysis, risk assessment, and the development of verification plans and reports.
• Established and effective working relationships with relevant environmental regulators and industry stakeholders, potentially including experience interacting with accreditation bodies like ANAB.
• Highly proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with strong data analysis and presentation skills, including the ability to manage and analyze large datasets related to GHG emissions.
• Strong familiarity with various Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14065) and a demonstrated understanding of their practical application in maintaining GHG verification accreditations.
• Highly motivated and proactive individual with a demonstrated ability to take initiative and provide strong leadership within a collaborative team environment, including experience managing and mentoring junior staff.
• Obtained a certificate in ISO 14064-3 is a significant asset, with additional experience or certifications in other relevant GHG programs (e.g., California ARB Lead Verifier, CORSIA Verifier) being highly advantageous.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple complex verification projects concurrently and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also possessing strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork, including the ability to effectively communicate with clients and audit teams.
• Excellent English language skills (oral and written) are essential. Proficiency in French is considered a valuable asset, and experience working with international clients or programs would be beneficial.
  
  
  

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

We live our core values:

• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust.
• Achievement: do the work to hit the target.
• Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing.
• Creativity: discover new possibilities.
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard.
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.
  
  
  

In addition, we offer:

• Employee share purchase plan
• Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
  
  
• A competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions.
• Flexible work hours and remote working options
• Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and remote work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
• Learning and Development opportunities
• As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. The development of self and others is an evident and measured core behaviour within our organization.
• We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal, and learning opportunities.
• Focus on Innovation
• The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
• Wellness Subsidy
• Our employees can take advantage of wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes.
  

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 18 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon:

Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences. Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business. Please connect with us if you require accommodation in the interview process.

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