Energy and Carbon Advisor - Vancouver, Canada - Carbon Wise Consulting

Description

Be part of the transition towards low-carbon construction

Are you convinced that buildings are part of the problembut also part of the solution? Do you want to accelerate meaningful climate action in the construction sector? If so, this could be for you Join Carbon Wise and help solve one of the world's biggest challenges - decarbonizing buildings and construction.

• Who we are_

At Carbon Wise, we have a wild dream: "Advancing
low-carbon construction to make
carbon-negative buildings a mainstream practice."

How do we get there, you ask?

Achieving net-zero emissions in the housing sector requires addressing
both Operational and Embodied Emissions
at once.

Carbon Wise is the first consultant in BC to offer both Energy Efficiency services and Whole-building Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), taking into account the synergies between the two.

What if you joined us in pioneering the buildings of the future?

We are looking for an
Energy and Carbon Advisor to join our small but mighty team.

We're not just a Benefit Company; we're a trailblazing force that lives and breathes these values:

• Impact
• We are fully
  engaged and strive to have a
  positive impact. For example, you won't hear us saying things like, "It's not my job", "It's not my problem" or "I don't care," or showing up in a way that indicates that we don't care or that we're unwilling to own problems.

• Integrity

• We choose to do
  what is right over what is fast, fun, easy, or comfortable. We cherish diversity, sustainability, and straightforwardness.

• Passionate collaboration

• We
  listen with curiosity to draw on the strength of people and to bring meaningful strategy and ideas to the team vs. "just following directions."
• Position type_
• Fulltime position
• Salary: In the range of $62,000 $70,000 to be negotiated based on experience/skills below
• Remote position (Lower Mainland) in a central location to commute to job sites
• Start date: October 2023
• What you'll do_

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Modelling: Perform exemplary energy and carbon modelling for various energy compliance for both new and existing homes as per our service offerings.
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Data Analysis: Skillfully analyze energy consumption data to identify patterns, trends, and potential areas for optimization.
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Recommendation Formulation: Craft personalized strategies and actionable recommendations to minimize carbon footprint and enhance energy efficiency.
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Policy Compliance: Keep abreast of energy and embodied carbon regulations and ensure the company's operations align with the latest sustainability standards.
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Site Testing: Perform blower door airtightness tests for both Part 9 and Part 3 buildings.
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5-star Customer Service: Work with clients throughout the modelling and testing process to ensure an excellent customer experience. We only aim for 5-star reviews
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Training and Awareness: Conduct workshops and training sessions to raise awareness about energy conservation and carbon reduction for industry stakeholders and local governments (i.e. Builders' breakfasts).
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Client Education: Empower clients with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about energy and carbon management.
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Research and Writing: Not everybody is as nerdy as us and you should be able to explain complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders in writing (i.e. blog posts, case studies).

• Who you are_

We build our team with proactive individuals who enjoy solving difficult problems, listen very well, and bring passion to their work, are fun to be with, are adaptable, and are invested in personal growth.

The attributes/skills you bring include:

• You studied in one of the following fields: architecture, mechanical/electrical engineering, planning, construction management, building science, or related education.
• You have more than 3 years of relevant experience in the areas of green building certifications, energy modelling, energy audits, net zero mechanical design, or life cycle assessments.
• You enjoy project implementation and followthrough, including project metrics and data sharing.
• You find it satisfying to handle complex and sometimes challenging work
• You are accountable to your team, and after committing to do something, you achieve it responsibly and with applicable urgency.
• You are excellent at bigpicture strategy thinking while at the same time skilled at taking notes and recording details to enable clarity for the team.
• You are comfortable making professional phone calls, meeting with potential clients, and speaking with design and construction teams.
• You are comfortable being in front of clients while guiding them through challenging processes in a friendly and professional manner.
• You enjoy analyzing data to provide options for moving forward.
• You enjoy being organized and finding ways to eliminate wasteful activities.

Must-Have:

• University degree, college diplom