Net Zero Project Manager

Overview

Are you passionate about creating a sustainable future? Do you believe in the power of net zero solutions to combat climate change? Join our team as a Net Zero Consultant and be at the forefront of driving transformative change in our world. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary professional to guide organizations towards setting, understanding, and achieving their net zero goals while maximizing their environmental, social, and economic impact.

At Dillon, we are committed to making a significant difference in the fight against climate change. As a leading sustainability consultancy, we work with a diverse range of clients across industries to develop and implement comprehensive strategies to achieve net zero emissions. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to work with inspiring clients and contribute to shaping a sustainable future for generations to come.

At Dillon, we operate as one team. This position is available in any one of our Ontario offices.

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

Responsibilities

What your day will look like

• Net Zero Strategy Development: Collaborate with clients to develop customized net zero strategies aligned with their specific needs, objectives, and industry best practices. Conduct thorough assessments, identify opportunities for emissions reduction, and design innovative pathways to achieve net zero targets.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with diverse stakeholders, including senior executives, sustainability teams, and industry experts, to facilitate buy-in, drive awareness, and build consensus around net zero initiatives. Develop compelling presentations and deliver persuasive arguments to inspire action and foster collaboration.
• Carbon Footprint Analysis: Conduct comprehensive carbon footprint assessments for organizations, identify emission sources, and evaluate opportunities for emission reduction and offsetting. Utilize industry-leading tools and methodologies to analyze data, quantify impacts, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Policy and Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of evolving sustainability policies, regulations, and reporting frameworks. Guide clients through the complex landscape of net zero commitments, ensuring compliance with local and international standards and helping organizations navigate emerging carbon markets.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Establish robust monitoring systems to track progress towards net zero targets. Prepare comprehensive reports that showcase achievements, identify areas for improvement, and provide recommendations for ongoing optimization.

Qualifications

What you will need to succeed

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and distill key insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively engage and influence stakeholders.
• Passionate about environmental sustainability and committed to making a positive impact.
• Demonstrate dedication and motivation to achieve high standards in the performance of duties.
• Committed to a culture of quality including a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and plan work to meet time-based deliverables and adapt to changing expectations.

Experience

• 3+ years of proven experience in sustainability consulting, climate change mitigation, or related areas.
• Deep understanding of climate change science, greenhouse gas accounting, and net zero strategies.
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks, such as Science-Based Targets, TCFD, and SDGs.
• Demonstrated project management abilities, including multitasking and meeting deadlines.

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

We live our core values:

• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust;
• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

In addition, we offer:

• Employee share purchase plan

• Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.

• A competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Generous retirement savings plan

• Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions

• Flexible work hours and remote working options

• Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs.  We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and remote work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

• Learning and Development opportunities

• As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. The development of self and others is an evident and measured core behaviour within our organization.

• We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal, and learning opportunities.

• Focus on Innovation

• The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.

• Employee and Family Assistance program

• A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.

• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

• Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 17 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon:

Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences.

Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business. Please connect with us if you require accommodation in the interview process. We would love to hear from you.

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