Sustainability Coordinator

Since 1964 the MCW Group has built a solid reputation for the delivery of Professional Consulting Engineering Services, Energy Management Services, and Engineering Development Services. The systems designed by the MCW Group of Companies are built to deliver energy effectively in the form of lighting, heating and cooling, as well as information in the form of voice and data. By the very nature of the solutions provided, the MCW Group of Companies help to create the environments required for Clients to live, educate, work, play and heal.

We have created for our clients the largest block of verified carbon emissions savings of any Canadian consulting firm. For more than two decades MCW Consultants Ltd., and its sister company, MCW Custom Energy Solutions Ltd. have been providing sustainable building designs with the goal to permanently reduce our clients' environmental footprint and create sustainable communities.

**Benefits of working at MCW**:

- The opportunity to work on significant, innovative, and sustainable projects
- Career development opportunities, including mentorship and training
- Collaboration with team members across Canada
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- RRSP matching
- Professional development fees covered

**Position**: Sustainability Coordinator

**Location**: Toronto

**Responsibilities**: The Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

- Support sustainable consulting services for New Construction, Existing Buildings and Commercial Interior projects
- Perform critical literature reviews of LEED, Toronto Green Standard, and other standards/rating systems to support project tasks
- Review building design documentation to determine the feasibility for projects to achieve various sustainability standards
- Contribute to sustainability assessment reports and presentations
- Conduct site reviews and coordinate with construction managers to ensure that measures, plans, and processes are being followed on site and in accordance with project sustainability objectives
- Work with internal and external stakeholders on creative sustainable design solutions for projects
- Coordinate with owners and consultant teams for the implementation of sustainable design criteria in all respective design and construction documents by leading design meetings and generating compliance reports.
- Provide technical support and feedback to project teams during project design, construction, and close-out
- Coordinate the development of decarbonization planning for existing building portfolios
- Perform climate risk and resilience analysis using mandated protocols
- Overtime as required

**Preferred Education & Experience**:

- Post-secondary education in Building Science, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Science or a related field.
- 1-3 of LEED project experience would be an asset
- Experience working with clients and the ability to build long lasting relationships with clients and other key players
- An understanding of building systems and the design and construction process
- The ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- The following additional experience is considered an asset:

- LEED AP or LEED Green Associate or other professional accreditation
- Experience working in a consulting environment or in a field complimentary to green buildings or energy management
- Working towards any of the following would be considered an asset: WELL AP, PMP, Certified Energy Manager or Passive House.

**Technical Abilities**:

- A basic understanding of mechanical and electrical building systems, and energy systems
- Should have an understanding of building science principles
- Proficiency with Microsoft office suite
- General understanding of HVAC design and experience in controls and commissioning would be an asset
- General understanding of the carbon life cycle
- Graphics and presentation experience would be beneficial
- Experience working in a team-based environment with a deadline oriented culture
- A self-starter with the ability to produce and implement creative and innovative solutions
- Detail-oriented and capability for strategic thinking

**Expected Competencies**:
**Creativity and Innovation**: Generating viable, new approaches and solutions.

**Attention to Detail**: Working in a conscientious, consistent and thorough manner

**Client Focus**: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external clients

**Continuous Learning**: Identifying and addressing learning and development needs to enhance own performance.

**Analytical Thinking**: Analyzing and synthesizing information to understand issues, identify options, and support sound decision making.

**Initiative**: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise

**Interactive Communication**: Listening to others and communicating articulately, fostering open communication

**Problem Solving**: Identif