Sustainability Specialist

Overview

Here at DIALOG, we are passionate about design and believe it can meaningfully improve the wellbeing of our communities and the environment we all share. We are a multi-disciplinary practice 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 collaborative, diverse, aspirational, and optimistic about what’s next.

We are 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. We’re currently looking for a well-rounded Sustainability Specialist in the early stages of their career with a passion for efficient, healthy, equitable, low-carbon buildings and spaces.

• Support our sustainability and building performance team to manage a portfolio of projects across Canada and in the United States.
• Actively participate in the integrated design process, collaborate and liaise with clients and multi-disciplinary project teams, and contribute to the successful pursuit of performance goals such as green building rating systems, performance standards, and leading civic, provincial, and federal green building policies.
• Manage multiple scopes of work, tracking milestones, deadlines and deliverables for a range of projects and initiatives.
• Conduct green product research to verify the transparency, health, and carbon claims made by product manufacturers.
• Develop strategies to reduce embodied carbon through material specifications, product substitutions, and iterative Life Cycle Assessments (LCA).
• Support and manage green building rating systems such as LEED, CAGBC Zero Carbon Building Standard, WELL, and Fitwel from design through to certification.
• Support the creation of presentations, reports, interactive workshops, and sustainability planning documents/frameworks.
• Collaborate with our team of Building Performance Analysts to support energy modeling and life cycle costing analysis (LCCA).
• Take advantage of our rich, multi-disciplinary environment to build your skills and expertise through new challenges and educational opportunities.
• Be a vocal contributor to DIALOG’s sustainability initiatives including the AIA 2030 Commitment, SE 2050 Commitment, Community Wellbeing Framework, Salmon Safe Firm Accreditation, mindful
  
  Materials, and AIA Materials Pledge.
• You have the ability to obtain Government of Canada Reliability Security Clearance/Status.

• A bachelor’s degree or diploma in architecture, engineering, building science, or a related field to sustainable building design and 2–6 years of work experience.
• You are passionate about sustainability and building performance. You understand the foundational concepts of sustainable buildings including energy performance, material selection, and the integrated design process.
• You have the LEED Green Associate or LEED Accredited Professional designation or you are committed to achieving it within 6 months of hiring. LEED with Specialty Accreditation must be attained within 12 months of hiring. Additional relevant industry accreditations such as WELL AP, Living Future Accreditation, Fitwel Ambassador, etc., are a plus.
• You have knowledge of and applied experience directing and coordinating the LEED Rating Systems. Experience with the CAGBC Zero Carbon Building Standard, WELL, Fitwel, Envision, Passive House, Living Building Challenge, and other sustainable design rating systems and related policies is beneficial as well.
• You are proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and Bluebeam Revu.
• You can communicate effectively (oral and written) with clients and colleagues, and have strong attention to detail. You are familiar with project specifications, architectural drawings, and building construction.
• You can think critically and strategically and be able to conduct self-directed research and analysis with limited supervision. You are familiar with industry developments and trends related to energy and building performance.
• You are interested in building your knowledge…