Sustainability Analyst - Vaughan, Canada - EQ Building Performance

Description

ROLE
EQ Building Performance is a collaborative GTA-based consulting team. We bring together architects, developers, and building owners to create high performance buildings and communities.

Our core services include energy modeling, sustainability consulting, advanced energy system feasibility studies, building labelling, commissioning, and resource metering/verification services.

Our mission is to guide the creation of responsible buildings.

We are focused on providing our team with professional development and growth opportunities along with challenging work and a supportive environment.

We are proud of our diversity and positive work culture where team members support each other. We have regular company and team-building events. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including a Health Spending Account, Group RRSP and sick days.

EQ is seeking a Sustainability Analyst to join our virtual Toronto-based team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with some of the country's most innovative and sustainable buildings.

The Sustainability Analyst will assist the project manager in actively managing green building projects from concept design through to construction completion to ensure sustainability targets are achieved.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following.
• Perform Life Cycle Analysis to determine the embodied emissions of buildings and identify opportunities to reduce the carbon footprint of the buildings.
• Utilize BIM modelling and LCA software to produce embodied carbon results, in compliance with Zero Carbon Building, LEED, Toronto Green Standard, or similar standards.
• Review and assess emerging codes, standards and policies in industry and prepare summary briefs for teams and practice leaders to help shape company's agenda on energy/carbon reduction
• Assist in the green building rating process for various institutional, commercial, and highrise residential buildings.
• Participate in integrated design meetings to facilitate sustainability solutions from a multidisciplinary consulting team.
• Review design and construction drawings to verify and document environmental performance.
• Review construction materials disclosure data to assess life cycle carbon emissions.
• Collect and track LEED, WELL, Toronto Green Standard, Zero Carbon Building Standard, Energy Star Multifamily and other green building standard submittal documentation provided by the project team and review for completeness and accuracy.
• Attend site meetings throughout the construction phase and perform site reviews as needed.
• Review design and construction submissions and provide assistance during the green building certification process.
• Undertake research and summarize findings on sustainability, energy, and carbon.
• Any duties as assigned to meet Company objectives.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's or masters degree in engineering, architecture / building science, environmental studies, or a closely related field.
• 03 years experience in a consulting/construction capacity. Exposure to structural or architectural design, through school projects, internships or through employment in the industry is a strong asset.
• Experience with OneClick LCA, EC3, Tallycat, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam and other construction design tools is an asset.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Sound problem solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Able to manage deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Requires home office with occasional travel to office, construction sites or client offices.
• Ability to attend and participate in meetings, often remotely from home, using software (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Skype, etc.).
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.