Intermediate Climate Planner

WHERE PASSION + PURPOSE ALIGN

We are the curious. Problem solvers. Driven to unlock the potential in every system. Across five countries are 1,100 engineers, designers, and consultants collaborating to elevate the human experience, create more resilient communities, and protect the health of the planet. We transform the built environment by creating dynamic solutions — living systems — that are smart, resilient, and connected.

At Introba, this is why we show up every day. To use our curiosity for good. To inspire change. To empower changemakers

Introba provides world-class building engineering design, analytic, and consulting services at all scales, specializing in net-zero first thinking. Through the cultivation of thought leadership, we deliver sustainable and forward-thinking solutions to the most complex design challenges facing the world’s leading clients and partners.

Job Summary

Introba’s Climate Policy & Planning team works with local governments, states, federal agencies, educational and other public-serving institutions, as well as portfolio holders of various kinds to help set and achieve low-carbon resilience goals in the built environment.

We work with ambitious clients throughout the world who need our expertise in charting a path to zero emissions, drawing on a combination of our team’s technical, engagement, and policy development skillsets. We are committed to equitable and inclusive planning, and work to ensure the achievement of multiple client priorities.

We are excited to be adding to our Vancouver team We are seeking an ambitious Decarbonization Planner to join our growing team.

The Decarbonization Planner supports Introba’s Climate Policy and Planning Team on a wide variety of projects focused primarily on strategic climate change/decarbonization planning for campuses, municipalities, provinces and utilities, and energy efficiency and emissions reduction policy development in the built environment/building sector.

Responsibilities & Qualifications- Take initiative and carry out tasks from start to finish- Receive and execute instructions from senior team members and be responsible and accountable for completing the assigned projects or tasks with required level of quality, on schedule and on budget- Conduct research and analysis of best practices in low-carbon resilient buildings- Support the design and facilitation of stakeholder engagement- Research and report writing, including generation of summary tables and public-facing graphics

Skills and Qualifications- Strong understanding of policies, practices, research, and trends relevant to the sustainable built environment- Good understanding of the sources of, and strategies for, reducing energy and emissions at building, portfolio, campus, and/or broader scales- Holistic understanding of global sustainable issues, including current leaders and best practices in net-zero energy/emissions and low-carbon resilient buildings and/or communities- Good knowledge of low-carbon resilience land use and transportation issues and solutions considered an asset- University degree in Planning, Architecture, Environmental Studies, Resource Management, Engineering or Public Policy/Administration, or similar qualifications combined with relevant experience-
- Minimum 3 years of industry-specific experience, ideally with public sector organizations and/or First Nations- Strong interpersonal skills with clients and staff- Excellent writing and organizational skills

Additional Information

Technical Work- Delivers Quality Work- Completes quality work- Quality analysis- Quality report writing- Understands key technical concepts- Communicates effectively to ensure support/review. Asks questions and requests input from technical lead- Work ethic and constructive/ collaborative attitude

Project Management- Takes ownership of assigned tasks- Flags workload issues (too busy, too light)- Completes tasks with the assigned time / communicates deviations with PM

Business Development- Contributes to proposal writing if/as required

Introba offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include medical*, disability* and life insurance coverage*, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions. *Benefits will vary by country location and may only be available in US or Canada.

Introba is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.