Manager, Climate & Energy (Decarbonization)

• Provide subject matter expertise and build organizational capacity about low carbon and sustainable development for the design and construction of new buildings.
• Partner with Investment colleagues to provide technical expertise and guidance in investments discussions for new and existing portfolio acquisitions as it relates to climate action and climate resilience.
• Manage and execute net zero assessments for existing buildings and develop property level net zero and carbon transition strategies including renewable energy procurements
• Develop and assist in execution of small and large scaled energy and carbon reduction measures, projects and programs, including development of business cases that meet the CF’s financial and climate action goals
• Perform market analysis, lead feasibility evaluation, and pursue external carbon related certifications or programs, such as CaGBC Zero Carbon Certification, Walk Score, RELi.
• Work with the sustainability team in the data collection and reporting of KPIs and progress towards the company’s climate goals, in researching, benchmarking, and identifying emerging carbon related trends and reporting frameworks
• Perform climate risk evaluation and generate property risk profiles and action plans.
• Collect databases of best practices and industry benchmarks.
• Identify client expectations, local and international framework and regulations, to inform and highlight business impact.
• Engage in consultative and collaborative discussion with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership team members in the organization, tenant’s corporate responsibility / sustainability leader, property team members, etc. on topics related to climate action and resilience
• Engage in partnerships with key tenants, community stakeholders, and other private sector partners to share knowledge, and implement strategic climate mitigation goals.
• Develop processes to enhance carbon accounting across for the corporation, including considerations for embodied carbon, scope 3 and previously excluded emissions.
• Manage the execution of CF’s climate action and climate resilience plans by leading the development of projects and programs

What your strengths are:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to integrate into existing teams and collaborate with colleagues of other disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain an entrepreneurial spirit within a large professional organization
• Ability to take initiative and proactively provide suggestions, solutions and thought leadership to team members
• Quickly build credibility and partner productively with internal stakeholders at all organizational levels and external stakeholders to advance agendas and deliver shared objectives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills and proven ability to develop practical and creative solutions.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills
• Aptitude for basic accounting
• High proficiency in office-computer applications (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio, Project and PowerPoint)
• Bilingual (French and English) considered an asset

What you need to succeed:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field of study (e.g., Building Science, Engineering, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Architectural Science, Environmental Science, Sustainability Management, etc.)
• 5 or more years of experience in the sustainability/energy/carbon consulting, sustainable/impact investment, and/or green infrastructure sectors. Progressive experience in the commercial real estate field is considered a strong asset.
• Subject matter expertise in sustainability, including climate change, GHG emissions, carbon offsets.
• Previous design, construction, or project management experience on new construction or major renovation projects with important sustainability, and energy efficiency objectives such as LEED and Zero Carbon building standard an asset.
• Knowledge on industry best practices / certifications such as RELi, WELL, TRUE Zero Waste is considered an asset.