Job Purpose
Under the direction of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Delivery Manager, the LEED Program Coordinator will coordinate LEED Canada rating system registration, certification, and interpretation. These duties include ensuring timeliness, quality and consistency of existing LEED Canada products (e.g. LEED for New Construction, LEED for Commercial Interiors) and processes; supporting LEED Canada project applicants; answering technical questions by prospective and registered LEED Canada applicants; providing assistance to the LEED Management Committee and its associated Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs); overseeing work done by contractors and consultants; and providing other administrative and technical support and research as required. He/she will also support the LEED Delivery Manager in ensuring a seamless transition from the existing LEED programs to the LEED Canada initiative, which is the CaGBC’s effort to develop the next generation of the rating system. Key ResponsibilitiesLEED Canada registration, certification and interpretation:
· Welcoming and providing updates to LEED Canada registered applicants;
· Answering prospective and registered applicant inquiries on registration issues and rating system application;
· Managing and coordinating certification review workflow by LEED projects assessment teams;
· Providing quality assurance of LEED Canada certification submittals and of certification reviews;
· Assisting applicants with certification review findings and appeals.
· Working with applicants to clarify their LEED Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs) and coordinating credit interpretation rulings;
· Providing data entry, analysis & preparing reports using database;
· Providing support to the LEED Management Committee and its associated TAGs, and other committees as required;
· Preparing requests for proposals (RFPs); and overseeing and directing work of contractors and consultants, as required. LEED transition
· Supporting the LEED Delivery Manager in the implementation of a transition strategy to ensure a seamless transition from the existing LEED programs, program and processes to the LEED Canada Initiative, including the certification process. Stakeholder Liaison
· Liaising with and fulfilling information requests from volunteers, members, stakeholders, the US Green Buildings Council and others on related activities.Team Collaboration, Planning and Coordination
- Working closely with the LEED Technical and Program Managers’ teams to ensure timely completion and alignment of LEED program deliverables;
- Ensure work schedules/plans are coordinated;
- Organize team meetings as needed;
- In consultation with managers, design, implement and maintain administrative processes and systems for LEED program activities;
- Managing web-based collaborative workspace and supporting development of web based tools (with support of Admin Coordinator);
- Coordinating web and teleconference meetings.
Research and Reporting
- Compile, analyze and synthesize and prepare research reports and briefing documents;
- Coordinating research among the LEED Coordinators team.
Other
- Recommend changes for continuous improvement in systems and processes;
- Tasks as requested by the LEED Delivery Manager.
Key Contacts
Primary contacts for this position are:
· LEED Delivery Manager
· LEED Program and Technical Managers
· Other CaGBC staff and managers as required (e.g. Communications and Marketing, Education and Development)
· LEED committees as required (e.g. LEED Management Committee and Technical Advisory Groups
· Contractors
· Public Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Advanced knowledge of LEED rating system application and environmental certification, preferably in Canada;
- Technical knowledge of green operations and maintenance practices related to commercial, institutional and industrial buildings;
- Flexibility to adapt to an ever-changing work environment and ability to exercise judgment in decision making when faced with uncertainties;
- Ability to manage contracts with consultants and contractors;
- Able to work independently and manage a demanding multi-task workload;
- Aptitude for detail and effective at timely completion of deliverables.
Education/Qualifications
- University degree in a related area;
- 5 years minimum professional experience in building operations, maintenance, design, construction or building science research;
- Experience with development, implementation or management of environmental certification systems;
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat; experience with project management, database and web editing tools;
- Bilingual (English and French) preferred, but not essential.
Salary Range$48,000 - $58,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience, plus benefits
For further information visit: http://www.cagbc.org/cagbc/jobs/articles650.php
Please e-mail a cover letter and resumé with the subject line “LEED Program Coordinator” to mhutchinson@cagbc.org before 5:00 pm PDT, Monday, August 4, 2008.
