Sustainability consultant/ Team Lead, Energy Consulting NOC 41400

Job description:

Sustainability consultant/ Team Lead, Energy Consulting NOC 41400

Employer details: Sustainable Projects Group

Job details

• Location: Vancouver, BC, V5L 4S1
• Work location: Hybrid
• Salary: 80,000 to 90,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 37.50 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment/Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1 vacancy
• Benefits: Health benefits - Dental Plan, Disability benefits, Health Care Plan, Paramedical services coverage. Financial benefits - Life Insurance

About Sustainable Projects Group (SPG)

Sustainable Projects Group (SPG) is transforming how existing buildings are managed and upgraded. We combine consulting, software, engineering design, and construction to decarbonize the built environment and create lasting value for our clients.

Overview

Languages: English

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Building Science, or a related field (required).
• Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.) is an asset.
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• Hybrid: Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Green job

The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work setting

• Business and/or industry
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Position Summary

As the Team Lead, Energy Consulting you will plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of a local team of Energy Analysts while overseeing technical consulting projects related to energy efficiency, building systems, and GHG reduction. Duties include:

Key Responsibilities:

Management & Leadership

· Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of Energy Analysts.

· Assign work, monitor performance, and conduct regular performance reviews.

· Oversee onboarding, training, and development of team members.

· Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.

· Manage team capacity, resource planning, and utilization targets.

Project Management

· Plan, manage, and execute consulting projects including energy audits, building condition assessments, and GHG reduction pathways.

· Review project contracts, proposals, and scopes of work.

· Monitor project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and quality control.

· Ensure all deliverables meet technical and quality standards before submission.

· Track and report on KPIs such as productivity, client satisfaction, and project profitability.

Technical Oversight

· Provide technical guidance on energy modelling, building systems, ECMs, and sustainability strategies.

· Review and validate technical analysis, modelling outputs, and recommendations.

· Support development of scalable solutions for building decarbonization.

Client Management

· Serve as the primary point of contact for local clients.

· Build and maintain long-term client relationships through regular meetings and check-ins.

· Address client concerns and escalate issues when required.

· Support project close-out and hand-off to internal stakeholders.

Administrative Responsibilities

· Approve timesheets, expenses, overtime, and time-off requests.

· Support conflict resolution and employee relations matters within the team.

· Organize team-building activities and co-working sessions to strengthen collaboration.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Advise senior executives on environmental issues related to the company's activities
• Document investigations and conclusions/recommendations
• Report information to supervisor
• Ensure products and work methods maximize safety, productivity and comfort
• Establish internal programs within schools, business and industry to promote responsible attitudes towards the environment
• Use direct reading meters to measure levels of light, heat, noise and radiation

Required Experience & Skills

· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Building Science, or a related field (required).

· Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.) is an asset.

· Minimum 3-5 years of experience in energy consulting, building systems, or sustainability.

· Minimum 1-2 years of experience supervising or mentoring technical staff.

· Experience with project management, budgeting, and client relationship management.

· Experience with energy audits, ECMs, and energy modelling software (e.g., RETScreen, eQuest) is an asset.

· Strong leadership and team-building abilities.

· Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and visual).

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

· Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

· Ability to travel as required.

· Willingness to use personal mobile phone for business purposes.

· Fluency in English is required.

· Must be legally entitled to work in Canada (Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Work Permit holder).

· Experience managing hybrid, remote, or distributed teams.

· Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset.

· Experience working with First Nations communities and/or non-profit organizations is considered an asset.

Experience and specialization

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Sustainability

Scientific specialization

• Energy

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel overnight

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment

Own tools/equipment

• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Team player

How to apply

By email

[email protected]

What you must include in your application:

• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:

• References attesting experience
• Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed

Why Join SPG?

• Work on meaningful retrofit projects that directly support climate action.
• Be part of a collaborative, fast-moving organization with room to shape how projects are delivered.
• Competitive salary with opportunities to grow alongside the business.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC