Program Manager, Green Buildings Project Development

**ABOUT CAGBC**

For 20 years, CAGBC has led the movement for high-performing, green buildings. We believe that by transforming the built environment, we can create a more sustainable future and communities where people can thrive in resilient, healthy buildings and homes.

**BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CAGBC**

At CAGBC, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, benefits and registered pension plan, we’ll provide the following:

- **Location**:On the days you're in the office, get here quickly thanks to our highly accessible central locations in Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver.
- **Offices**:Work in a state-of-the-art, LEED-certified Gold office building in downtown Ottawa or Vancouver.
- **Generous PAID TIME-OFF**:Because we value work/life balance.
- **Networking**: you’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry that is _building our way forward_

**Job Purpose**

The Project Development and Research team is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to oversee fundraising and projects to advance the market for green building. The PDR team is responsible for market-changing research and innovative projects that serve as a bridge between technical knowledge and the broader market, focusing on areas such as low-carbon workforce development, low-carbon building skills, pathways for decarbonizing Canada’s large buildings, and the market impact of green buildings.

**Key Responsibilities**

Strategic Development and Fundraising
- Prepare high-quality proposals, concept notes, and other funding materials in support of CAGBC’s strategic priorities for projects and research for submission to government, foundations, and industry, and contribute to the design of new proposed projects.
- Contribute to the overall fundraising strategy and funding prospectus for Project Development and Research to advance CAGBC’s priorities for advancing research, capacity building, partnerships, and other key projects.

Project and Research Implementation
- Manage and lead funded projects, including developing and implementing project work plans and budgets, supporting the work of others assigned to oversee and implement funded projects, engaging with other teams within CAGBC, and ensuring CAGBCs standards of high quality and professionalism are met. Where appropriate, make recommendations for the improvement of project management processes.
- Advance the research and production of research reports for diverse audiences in the building sector with support from a multi-faceted and diverse team of professionals and contractors, as directed.

Team Development and Management
- Provide direction, mentoring support and guidance to direct reports and support their professional development.
- Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct performance assessments, and participate in compensation decisions.
- Participate in developing and implementing strategic plans, budgets, KPIs, organizational policies, practices, and procedures as required and ensure their effective deployment by staff.

Other Responsibilities
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor.

NOTE: This job description highlights the general nature and level of the assignments required by this position. This is not a completely exhaustive list of duties; additional duties may be assigned.

**Direct Reports**

Direct Reports: Project Managers (Dependent on funding and staffing)

Project Coordinator(s) (Dependent on funding and staffing)

**Key Contacts**:
Director, PDR

Chief Commercial Officer

Market Engagement Team

Corporate Communications & Marketing Team

Corporate Management Team

Project Accountant

**Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities**
- Strong decision-making skills and the ability to identify risks, opportunities, and pivot points.
- Proven track record with proposal writing and securing funding for projects.
- Demonstrated project planning skills with the ability to develop and deliver results
- Demonstrated experience with project evaluation and/or reporting to document impact.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise diplomacy and build rapport as well as maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders such as government and industry personnel.
- Good knowledge and clear interest in green building.
- Collaborative and results oriented in working with different departments, stakeholders, and colleagues across the country
- Demonstrated management skills and the ability to provide guidance and leadership to professional staff
- Sound understanding of project budgets, procurement, contracts and funder compliance
- Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high quality work
- Ability to perform effectively in a rapidly evolving organization
- Strong computer skills, including profici