Manager, Sustainability

About QuadReal Property Group

QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its assets under management are $85 billion. From its foundation in Canada as a full-service real estate operating company, QuadReal has expanded its capabilities to invest in equity and debt in both the public and private markets. QuadReal invests directly, via programmatic partnerships and through operating platforms in which it holds an ownership interest.

QuadReal seeks to deliver strong investment returns while creating sustainable environments that bring value to the people and communities it serves. Now and for generations to come.

QuadReal: Excellence lives here.

www.quadreal.com

Role Overview

The Sustainability Manager is an integral member of a highly collaborative team, working towards QuadReal’s mandate to be a global sustainability leader. This position will support the sustainability strategy in its four key areas: efficiency, engagement, health, and innovation. The Sustainability Manager will work closely with the VP Sustainability on program development and provide support to QuadReal properties with the implementation of sustainability programs. This individual will be highly motivated with a passion for sustainability and influencing social and environmental issues.

Responsibilities

1. Support the development of new sustainability programs, from tenant engagement, energy efficiency training for employees, health & wellbeing, etc.
2. Support the implementation of programs across the portfolio and their continual adaptation to ensure they work well in each building type, from office to open-air retail and multi-residential.
3. Help with project management and the evaluations of innovation projects run by regional technical leads.
4. Help build, assist, and run training sessions on a broad range of topics to employees.
5. Collect feedback from property teams on programs and tools and how they can be designed to offer more value and align with their core job duties.
6. In collaboration with the Sustainability Analysts, lead the reporting initiatives for GRI, GRESB, UNPRI and SASB.

Experience and Qualifications:

1. Five years’ related experience implementing and managing corporate sustainability programs, preferably in a mix of public, private and NGO roles.
2. Masters’ degree in an environmental or relevant discipline is preferred.
3. Natural communicator with the confidence to voice opinions and understand different perspectives and points of view.
4. Ability to turn big-picture ideas into practical and realistic actions and project plans.
5. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships and adapt to different communication styles.
6. Basic digital design experience / competence highly preferred.
7. Bilingualism is considered an asset.

QuadReal Property Group will provide reasonable accommodation at any time throughout the hiring process for applicants with disabilities or for those needing job postings in an alternate format. If you require accommodation, please advise the Talent Acquisition team member you are working with and include the following: Job posting #, your name and your preferred method of contact.