Sustainability Expert, Real Estate Portfolio

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Vaco Full time

About this role:

Vaco is an owner, manager and developer of well-located retail and commercial real estate across Canada. With a portfolio spanning approximately 65 million square feet of gross leasable area, comprising over 700 properties primarily focused on supermarket-anchored shopping centres and stand-alone supermarkets.

This hybrid role is based in downtown Toronto, with 3 days per week in the office.

The successful candidate will lead initiatives to reduce our energy and greenhouse gas emissions across a diverse portfolio of retail, industrial, office and residential properties.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Implementing identified decarbonization strategies to achieve long-term net zero goals
  • Setting and monitoring carbon reduction targets and KPIs, ensuring alignment with global standards and company commitment
  • Identifying risk and opportunities related to decarbonization, integrating them into enterprise risk management
  • Preparing well-structured reports and presenting to senior executives to guide decisions
  • Managing the execution of decarbonization initiatives, ensuring timely and within budget delivery & targeted outcomes for existing operations and new developments
  • Promoting the adoption of innovative technologies and best practices in carbon reduction
  • Analyzing and prioritizing projects that cut energy and emissions, like upgrades and changes to how we operate
  • Managing external consultants to provide and report ongoing performance data for review on future projects
  • Providing technical guidance for the implementation of energy and carbon reduction retrofits, metering, data collection and solar projects
  • Working with cross-functional teams to integrate decarbonization goals into business processes
  • Delivering education and training of team members in other business units to enable the implementation of decarbonization projects
  • Building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders, representing the organization in sustainability forums.

About you:

  • 7+ years of experience in energy management for various types of real estate
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, such as mechanical, systems, electrical, or related fields
  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP), CCP (Certified Commissioning Professional) accreditation an asset
  • Expertise with building energy and carbon reduction strategies, data analytics and sustainability practices in addition to metering and energy analytics
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically PowerPoint and Excel
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to effectively manage and lead projects and programs involving internal stakeholders
  • Collaborative, adaptable and strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with colleagues across different functions and levels of the organization

Our team values innovation, collaboration, and open communication. We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

In exchange for your expertise, Vaco offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience.

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