Executive Director
Top Benefits
About the role
Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2003 by leaders in Canada’s sustainable building movement. For more than 20 years, we have worked to advance high-performance, low-carbon, and healthy buildings. We do this by connecting designers, builders, operators, policymakers, and educators across the country.
Our mission is to bring together communities of learners, practitioners, and leaders. We create opportunities for people to collaborate and share practical solutions that improve Canada’s built environment. Through this work, we support healthier spaces, lower energy and water use, greater use of clean and renewable energy, and better outcomes for the people who use and operate buildings.
We are committed to a practical, independent, and collaborative approach. We focus on solutions that show how meaningful progress can be made in creating a more sustainable built environment in Canada.
SBC is at an important stage in its development. As we look toward a net-positive future, we must strengthen and diversify the funding that supports our work. At a time when Canada faces urgent climate, economic, and housing challenges, the role we play is increasingly important.
We now seek a new Executive Director (ED) to help lead us into this exciting future. The Executive Director will provide strategic and hands-on executive and operational leadership. , They will help set direction and ensure the effective execution of our strategy. This role calls for a leader who is personally engaged in our programs, partnerships, and sector activities. The ED willlead and integrate our small internal team and broad network of collaborators to deliver our organizational priorities. The Executive Director will work closely with our Board Chair and Directors to ensure strong governance, transparency, accountability, and mission alignment.
The successful candidate will bring leadership experience and a strong understanding of the sustainable buildings sector. They will help strengthen SBC’s work in key areas that can have the greatest impact on Canada’s built environment, while also deepening our presence in the regions where we are already active. As part of this work, the Executive Director will help expand our reach and diversify our sources of funding.
The new Executive Director will be strongly committed to social and environmental sustainability. They will take a broad, systems-level view that recognizes the connections between climate, community, industry, and the built environment.
This person will be both a strategist and a doer, someone who can communicate a clear long-term vision while also taking a hands-on approach to getting the work done.
Why Join SBC
● Lead a respected national organization at an important moment of renewal
● Shape the future of sustainable buildings in Canada
● Work with a committed Board and an engaged national community
● Competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements
Information for Candidates
SBC is partnering with The Discovery Group in support of this important recruitment.
To apply or to receive the full candidate prospectus, please contact Christoph Clodius at christoph@thediscoverygroup.ca or 604-836-1972 or Laura Heikkila at laura@thediscoverygroup.ca.
We welcome accommodation requests at all stages of the hiring process. This can include alternative application formats, advance interview questions, flexible interview formats, or additional time for assessments. If you would like to explore accommodations, please contact Christoph and/or Laura.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
While certain skills, education, and experiences are desirable, we encourage all interested candidates to apply. We believe that diverse perspectives and lived experiences strengthen our work and impact. As an equal opportunity employer, SBC encourages applications from members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.
All final submissions should consist of a resume/CV and be received by March 27, 2026.
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About Sustainable Buildings Canada
Sustainable Buildings Canada SBC educates, supports, and empowers building professionals and policy makers across Canada to achieve greater levels of energy and environmental performance.
SBC provides green building education, training, research, and program delivery services and technical and policy research efforts. SBC’s acclaimed Design Charrettes showcase architectural and operational principles and help transform the building industry to achieve these higher levels of performance.
SBC hosts the annual Green Building Festival (www.gbf18.com) to showcase exciting new ideas on how to transform the built environment. It is founding partner of the Toronto District 2030 Initiative and will soon launch the “Energiesprong” net zero energy retrofit program in Canada.
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Executive Director
Top Benefits
About the role
Sustainable Buildings Canada (SBC) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2003 by leaders in Canada’s sustainable building movement. For more than 20 years, we have worked to advance high-performance, low-carbon, and healthy buildings. We do this by connecting designers, builders, operators, policymakers, and educators across the country.
Our mission is to bring together communities of learners, practitioners, and leaders. We create opportunities for people to collaborate and share practical solutions that improve Canada’s built environment. Through this work, we support healthier spaces, lower energy and water use, greater use of clean and renewable energy, and better outcomes for the people who use and operate buildings.
We are committed to a practical, independent, and collaborative approach. We focus on solutions that show how meaningful progress can be made in creating a more sustainable built environment in Canada.
SBC is at an important stage in its development. As we look toward a net-positive future, we must strengthen and diversify the funding that supports our work. At a time when Canada faces urgent climate, economic, and housing challenges, the role we play is increasingly important.
We now seek a new Executive Director (ED) to help lead us into this exciting future. The Executive Director will provide strategic and hands-on executive and operational leadership. , They will help set direction and ensure the effective execution of our strategy. This role calls for a leader who is personally engaged in our programs, partnerships, and sector activities. The ED willlead and integrate our small internal team and broad network of collaborators to deliver our organizational priorities. The Executive Director will work closely with our Board Chair and Directors to ensure strong governance, transparency, accountability, and mission alignment.
The successful candidate will bring leadership experience and a strong understanding of the sustainable buildings sector. They will help strengthen SBC’s work in key areas that can have the greatest impact on Canada’s built environment, while also deepening our presence in the regions where we are already active. As part of this work, the Executive Director will help expand our reach and diversify our sources of funding.
The new Executive Director will be strongly committed to social and environmental sustainability. They will take a broad, systems-level view that recognizes the connections between climate, community, industry, and the built environment.
This person will be both a strategist and a doer, someone who can communicate a clear long-term vision while also taking a hands-on approach to getting the work done.
Why Join SBC
● Lead a respected national organization at an important moment of renewal
● Shape the future of sustainable buildings in Canada
● Work with a committed Board and an engaged national community
● Competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements
Information for Candidates
SBC is partnering with The Discovery Group in support of this important recruitment.
To apply or to receive the full candidate prospectus, please contact Christoph Clodius at christoph@thediscoverygroup.ca or 604-836-1972 or Laura Heikkila at laura@thediscoverygroup.ca.
We welcome accommodation requests at all stages of the hiring process. This can include alternative application formats, advance interview questions, flexible interview formats, or additional time for assessments. If you would like to explore accommodations, please contact Christoph and/or Laura.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
While certain skills, education, and experiences are desirable, we encourage all interested candidates to apply. We believe that diverse perspectives and lived experiences strengthen our work and impact. As an equal opportunity employer, SBC encourages applications from members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.
All final submissions should consist of a resume/CV and be received by March 27, 2026.
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About Sustainable Buildings Canada
Sustainable Buildings Canada SBC educates, supports, and empowers building professionals and policy makers across Canada to achieve greater levels of energy and environmental performance.
SBC provides green building education, training, research, and program delivery services and technical and policy research efforts. SBC’s acclaimed Design Charrettes showcase architectural and operational principles and help transform the building industry to achieve these higher levels of performance.
SBC hosts the annual Green Building Festival (www.gbf18.com) to showcase exciting new ideas on how to transform the built environment. It is founding partner of the Toronto District 2030 Initiative and will soon launch the “Energiesprong” net zero energy retrofit program in Canada.