Climate Change and Sustainability Consultant - Toronto, Canada - Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Mott MacDonald is looking for an individual to provide climate change mitigation and adaptation inputs to our projects, as well as support Mott MacDonald's thematic leadership in sustainability for a range of infrastructure clients in Canada and the North America region.

Based in Toronto, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

Develop sustainability strategies for clients in Canada and North America
Advise clients on optimizing sustainable outcomes in infrastructure projects
Advise on low carbon strategies including:
Life cycle assessments
Net zero emissions
GHG accounting
Energy efficiency
Advise on climate resilience and adaptation including:
Read and translate climate change data into impacts
Identify mitigation measures for communities and infrastructure
Conduct vulnerability assessments according to industry frameworks such as PIEVC and ICLEI's BARC
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to prepare and manage proposals and projects that involve working with colleagues across the region and globe
Support the promotion of, and engage with clients on, the UN SDGs and other international sustainability frameworks and standards
Use digital tool and technology to add value to our clients and promote efficient delivery
Establish and maintain client and stakeholder relationships in the sustainability and climate change community
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs._
A degree in engineering, environmental science, planning, economics or equivalent
5+ years of experience, specifically in the sustainability, lowcarbon, climate change and/or green infrastructure sectors
Experience in preparing energy efficiency studies, lowcarbon retrofits, sustainability design plans
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to integrate into existing teams and work alongside colleagues of other disciplines
Willingness and interest to work across different sectors (built environment, transportation)
Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English
Broad range of consultancy skills, including negotiating, presenting, budget management, team leadership and facilitating an asset
LEED, Envision or other sustainable design designation(s) are considered an asset
Experience in renewable energy (geothermal, solar, wind) a bonus

Job Profile

Opening opportunities with connected thinking.

Together with our clients, Mott MacDonald is solving some of the world's most intricate challenges.

We search out the connections others fail to make; we unlock creativity and deliver better outcomes for the lives we touch every day.

Mott MacDonald is a wholly independent, employee-owned, multidisciplinary engineering and development consultancy servicing public and private sectors around the world with over 16,000 staff working out of 180 principal offices and delivering projects in 150 countries.

Every day we build upon our reputation for technical excellence by taking on some of the world's most prominent and challenging projects, particularly in areas such as highways and bridges, rail and transit systems, tunnels, and pipeline services.

We are positioned for healthy growth, profitability, and career opportunities across North America and around the world.

As part of our growing business, we want to hear from you:
the enthusiastic, collaborative, and talented individuals who enjoy problem solving and pitching in to grow a successful business.

Join our team of seasoned professionals who are finding opportunities through connected thinking to develop our Mott MacDonald global presence.

Other Information

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all.

We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Mott MacDonald Canada Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs._

Hybrid working policy
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client,