Junior Sustainability Analyst

Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Department: Sustainability

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Role

We are looking for a Junior Sustainability Consultant to join our Sustainability team within the Building Engineering group. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical assistance for project managers and senior technical staff to deliver sustainable building projects and related services from the Ottawa office. You will be involved in designing and measuring green building initiatives for existing and new building projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

Working with the Team Leader and Sustainability Specialists to develop a project-appropriate sustainability strategy.

Evaluating and tracking sustainability measures implemented on projects (e.g., LEED credits, indoor air quality testing, waste auditing).

Communicating sustainability requirements and obligations to other team members. Attend project design/construction meetings and document discussions.

Helping to document submittal for submission to the applicable green building certification body (e.g., CAGBC, GBCI, GBI, BOMA, etc.).

Facilitate green building certifications (LEED, WELL, Fitwel, BOMA BEST, Zero Carbon Building Standard, Green Globes); communicate requirements to client staff, architects, engineers, contractors, industry representatives and construction trades. Other sustainability related duties assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Understanding of sustainability as it applies to the vertical built environment, mechanical systems, and building construction materials and assemblies.

Some training or knowledge in a field complementary to green buildings is an asset but not the focus of this position (e.g., Energy Modeling, building science / durability, daylighting, etc.).

Excellent command of verbal and written English language. French language capabilities is an asset but not required.

Excellent organizational abilities and abilities to manage multiple workload assignments.

Detail oriented and capability for strategic thinking.

Self-motivated and ability to work independently to solve problems.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Personal commitment to environmental / sustainability issues is an asset.

Ability to obtain a Reliability Clearance with Public Service and Procurement Canada (PSPC).

Strong work ethics and professional attitude.

Ability to work in a team environment and in-person communication skills

Strong customer service commitment.

Education and Experience

LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) or LEED Accredited Professional (AP) is a strong asset.

Expectations would be that LEED Accredited Professional designation will be achieved within the first six months of employment.

Bachelor's in Engineering or Architecture, or Building / Construction related diploma, or related studies.

Prior experience in work relating to green buildings or engineering sciences considered as an asset.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may require travel and include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.