Join the No. 1 ranked architecture firm (2017 Architect 50 Sustainability Category: Architect Magazine) and work alongside the best talent in the world who will challenge and inspire you every day!
We are looking for a talented and professional Architectural Sustainability Analyst with 2-5 years of experience supporting and providing sustainable analysis in the pursuit of sustainable performance goals. The role will be a blend of architecture and sustainability with an approximate 50/50 split between architectural work and sustainability analysis.
This role is based in our downtown Vancouver, B.C. office, where each day we ideate, collaborate and create, supported by a culturally diverse group of architectural professionals, in-house leading-edge technology including digital fabrication, virtual design and realization, and physical modelling. Our Vancouver team thrives on multi-disciplinary engagement while practicing at the intersection of architecture and urban design and are distinguished by our creative and intellectual curiosity.
The current compensation range for this role is $60,000 to $85,000 CAD annually, dependent on education and experience.
As an Architectural Sustainability Analyst, you will…
- Be responsible for developing project specific analysis (including Whole Building LCA, daylighting, view out) in the support of defining the sustainable vision and project goals.
- Produce design drawings, presentation drawings, graphic design work, and digital and physical modeling in support of Architecture, Urban Design, and Interior Design, as well as marketing efforts.
- Perform rudimentary architectural assignments and work collaboratively with others toward design solutions.
- Liaise with external and internal consultant teams to develop design strategies that meet the sustainable vision and project goals.
- Coordinate and document LCAs (and other documentation) for LEED, Fitwel, ILFI and other sustainable certifications.
- Support the delivery of projects based in Canada and the US in their pursuit of higher building performance.
- Support benchmarking and iterative modeling to drive carbon reduction strategies.
- Support the development of sustainable performance goals in the Vancouver office and ZGF US offices.
Qualifications:
- Professional Architectural degree with 2-5 years of experience supporting sustainability projects deliveries, including certification documentation (LEED, WELL, Fitwel) and sustainable analysis (including Whole Building LCA, daylighting, view out).
- Ability to present analytical results to project teams and clients to bridge between technical analysis and practical decision-making.
- Architectural experience working with complex multi-phased higher education, large transit, healthcare, civic and/or commercial development projects is desired.
- Experience using Whole Building LCA tools including Tally, OneClick, EC3, and Athena. Along with experience using DIVA, Climate Studio, LightStanza, IES, or other sustainable performance building analysis software.
- Proficient in Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper for Rhino, Adobe Suite, and MS Office Suite.
- Thrives in a project-driven, dynamic environment, managing multiple tasks with ease.
- Excels in collaborative environments, actively contributing to group goals, fostering a positive team spirit, and valuing diverse perspectives.
- Demonstrates a high level of creativity and the ability to consistently generate original ideas and solutions.
- Resourceful and self-motivated with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and process standardization.
- A willingness to learn and demonstrates a strong ability to take initiative and anticipate needs, often going above and beyond to address challenges and opportunities before they arise.
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