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Sustainability Technologist

Vancouver, British Columbia
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

About the Role:

Edge Consultants is hiring a Sustainability Technologist to join its growing Sustainability team, in support of the firm’s vision of creating a sustainable future for people and the planet.

The individual will work alongside a client-facing team, coordinating tasks to achieve project sustainability goals. The ideal applicant will have the flexibility and capacity to work on a wide variety of projects and demonstrate the capability of collaborating with multi-disciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop complex geometries from sketchup, REVIT and rhino and translate BIM to BEM for performance analysis
  • Work within the sustainability team in consultancy and analysis roles for rating systems such as LEED, WELL, REAP, etc.
  • Assess and quantify the embodied carbon of building materials, construction methods, and demonstrate the impact of design choices through wbLCAs.
  • Provide guidance to architects, designers, and construction teams on best practices to incorporate sustainability requirements within design and to reduce embodied carbon.
  • Develop reports, presentations, illustrations, and other content matter for project team members and clients.
  • Work closely with suppliers and manufacturers to gather accurate data on material compositions and environmental product declarations (EPDs).
  • Research and keep informed about the latest developments in building sustainability, embodied carbon measurement and reporting, data, tools, industry guidelines and reports, and policy development.
  • Network and participate in industry events with regional embodied carbon groups such as Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF).
  • Conduct climate resiliency assessments for projects.
  • Collaborate with project team members to obtain deliverables in a timely manner.
  • Develop and execute project workflows, such as - information sharing with team members, coordinate stakeholder inputs and analysis processes, review of the specification language, periodic sustainability check-ins, documentation review to achieve project sustainability goals.
  • Liaise with authorities, clients, other consultants, and contractors to achieve project sustainability goals.
  • Contribute to the development of trackers, tools, and workflows to aid workflows and execution from project inception to completion

Qualifications:

  • College Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in a related in engineering related discipline is required.
  • Exceptional verbal and written English.
  • Minimum 2 years’ of proven experience in a sustainability coordinating position with direct experience in the following areas - Coordinating strategy and documentation for green building rating systems such as LEED, WELL, Living Building Challenge, Zero Carbon Building (ZCB), REAP, etc., Conducting whole building lifecycle analysis (wbLCA) utilizing OneClickLCA, Federal, Provincial and municipality requirements and codes as it related to sustainability and energy efficiency, Energy modeling and daylight analysis, Climate resiliency assessment and planning for new construction, Revit and exporting quantity schedules for use in wbLCA, Industry trends with regards to low carbon building materials.

Skills & Competencies:

Advanced working knowledge of the following softwares:

  • Rhino

  • Grasshopper

  • IESVE

  • Sketchup

  • Revit

  • CAD

  • OneClick

  • Office Suite

  • Wordpress

  • Accountable - Fast and efficient, able to respond to sense of urgency and competing priorities.

  • Motivated - Displays intent & desire to learn and become a subject matter expert (advance skill level).

  • Resourcefulness - Proactive & takes initiative, anticipates senior management needs regarding data, reporting and meeting deadlines.

  • Organized & Detail Oriented - Reliable and quality control oriented, takes pride in accuracy.

  • Perceptive - Exceptional analytical abilities, critical thinker, intuitive information processing skills.

  • Excellent presentation skills; Able to proof, format and present/print documents or charts in line with professional standards of the company.

  • Communicator - Good reasoning and negotiation skills.

  • High attention to detail and creativity.

About Us:

Edge Consultants is a mission-driven engineering firm with offices in Vancouver, BC, and Toronto, ON. We specialize in providing practical, effective solutions that make buildings better—for people and the planet. Our work spans the globe, and we’re proud to shape spaces that are high-performing, sustainable, and resilient.

With a track record of delivering innovative solutions across iconic projects in the commercial, institutional, transportation, residential, educational, and industrial sectors, we’re trusted partners in shaping the built environment. Our value lies in delivering results that work—not just in theory, but in practice. We take pride in solving complex challenges with clarity, creativity, and a deep understanding of how buildings operate.

Guided by our core values—clarity, quality, trust, innovation, and people—we take a holistic approach to every project. We work closely with our clients to develop impactful, elegant solutions that advance environmental goals while meeting the needs of those who operate and use the buildings we help shape.

As a proud participant in the Just Label program, we are committed to equity, transparency, and social responsibility. We prioritize employee wellbeing, foster inclusive and respectful workplaces, and strive to lead by example in our industry.

Edge Consultants is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe that diverse perspectives drive better outcomes, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive.

How to Apply:

Please apply for this position by sending a copy of your resume and cover letter by email to careers@edgec.ca

About Edge Consultants

Engineering Services

Vision: Empower organizations to create a sustainable future for people and the planet.

Mission: As a trusted building performance and sustainability consultancy, we combine expertise and innovation to deliver practical solutions. We provide clients with accurate and reliable data, enabling them to make informed decisions.

Values: People, Quality, Trust, Innovation, & Clarity