GHG Specialist

Overview

Are you someone with developing leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a trusted partner and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.

Your opportunity

Dillon’s Energy Transition discipline is seeking a GHG Specialist to fill an existing vacancy within our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.

At Dillon, we operate as one team. The successful candidate can be based at any one of our following offices: Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta.

We offer flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Responsibilities

Project Management & Verification

• Collaborate with our Practice Lead and senior team to develop and execute strategic plans for expanding Dillon's technical capacity, service offerings, and market presence within the GHG verification sector, leveraging a deep understanding of diverse GHG programs and regulatory frameworks.
• Proactively monitor and analyze emerging provincial, national, and potentially international GHG verification requirements (e.g., UNFCCC CDM, California ARB, ICAO CORSIA), and develop strategies to ensure Dillon and our clients remain compliant and at the forefront of industry best practices.
• Lead the development and delivery of internal training programs on a wide range of GHG verification methodologies, program-specific requirements, and audit best practices, fostering a culture of technical excellence and ensuring staff are equipped to handle complex verifications.
• Serve as the lead verifier for a diverse portfolio of GHG programs, taking full responsibility for the planning, execution, and reporting of verification engagements in accordance with Dillon's accredited standards (details: and specific program requirements (e.g., OBPS, TIER, TCR, potential US-based programs).
• Lead the effort to maintain and enhance our various GHG-related accreditations (e.g., ANSI National Accreditation Board - ANAB), ensuring GGAS systems and procedures adhere to the highest standards and effectively managing associated documentation and audits.
• Lead client engagements to effectively scope complex GHG verification projects across various sectors (e.g., manufacturing, oil and gas, power generation, aviation), understand their specific needs, and develop tailored verification plans.
• Establish and maintain a meticulously organized and up-to-date system for all GHG verification project documentation and accreditation records, ensuring audit readiness, knowledge retention, and adherence to program-specific requirements.
• Actively participate in the ongoing development, implementation, and improvement of the company's Quality Management System, contributing expertise in GHG verification standards and best practices.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of our internal Greenhouse Gas tool, Encompass, to improve efficiency, accuracy, and the ability to handle diverse program requirements.

Learning & Development

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous self-development and actively pursue relevant professional development opportunities, staying current with the latest GHG regulations, verification methodologies, and program updates (e.g., CORSIA, potential new offset protocols).
• Provide expert guidance, technical direction, coaching, and mentorship to junior and intermediate staff, sharing practical experience in GHG verification across various programs and contributing significantly to their professional growth and development.
• Represent Dillon Consulting and enhance our corporate profile through active involvement in relevant professional associations, industry committees, and speaking engagements, potentially focusing on areas of deep expertise such as specific GHG programs or accreditation management.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or advanced degree from a recognized university in a technical or sustainability-related field and/or a demonstrated track record of progressive and extensive experience in GHG accounting, reporting, validation, and especially verification across a variety of regulatory and voluntary programs.

Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in quality management systems and significant direct experience leading greenhouse gas verifications under v