Sustainability Specialist

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Sustainability Specialist, this position provides technical expertise in building sustainability. This position assists with developing sustainability design standards and guidelines as they relate to the construction, maintenance and upgrading of government infrastructure, including schools and hospitals. This position actively participates in projects, providing sustainable design, energy and commissioning expertise for publicly-funded facilities. The position includes interactions between disciplines to optimize designs. The position is required to maintain current technical and construction knowledge in the fields of sustainability and to introduce this information into the design process. 
 
Key responsibilities for the Sustainability Specialist include but are not limited to:

• Reviewing Sustainability submissions, including the drawings and specifications applicable to the LEED requirements, as well as the energy model report and supporting documentation
• Identifying gaps in the energy modeling requirements and guidelines for LEED certification, including both the requirements in both the NECB and ASHRAE 90.1. 
• Providing updates to the Technical Design Requirements for Alberta Infrastructure
• Understanding upcoming changes to building code, LEED certification, and relevant standards Facilities to maintain Alberta Infrastructure as a leader in sustainable building design 
• Reviewing and evaluate external consultants providing reports for Infrastructure and other governments
• Providing recommendations to improve performance and report on options, cost, timing, and implications
• Working with industry bodies such as the Canadian Green Building Council (CaGBC),  the Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes and International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) - Canada.
  
  

The successful candidate will have:

• Leadership and team building skills to guide staff
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to write technical reports 
• Strong research, analytical, consulting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret and explain highly technical data for a variety of clients.
  
  

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

Qualifications

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (such as Mechanical, Building Science/Envelope or Systems) 
• Five years of directly related experience 
• Eligible to register membership with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), GA, AP or LEED AP BD+C
• Valid Alberta Class 5 operators license to drive to and from cross ministry meetings, consultant offices and site investigations.
  
  

Equivalency: Related experience or education (e.g., related diploma) may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis.

Assets:  

• Experience with ASHRAE level 1 and 2 energy audits
• Knowledge of existing and upcoming building energy codes, Ministry requirements, and other relevant policies, acts, and legislation as related to building sustainability
• Knowledge and expertise in building energy modeling.

Notes

This position is a Permanent, Full – time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm).

Applicants are advised to provide a cover letter and resume summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
 

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (PSPP) -  https://www.mepp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
•  Leadership and mentorship programs.