Embodied Carbon Service Group Director

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Embodied Carbon Service Group Director based in Canada. Lead the advancement of embodied carbon measurement and decarbonization strategies across the built environment. In this senior leadership role, you will shape service delivery, guide multidisciplinary teams, and help organizations translate sustainability commitments into measurable impact. You will combine technical expertise with people leadership, business development, and strategic innovation. Working closely with internal leaders and external clients, you will optimize workflows, expand service offerings, and strengthen client relationships. The role offers the opportunity to influence real estate decarbonization across projects and portfolios while contributing to industry thought leadership. With a flexible, distributed working environment, you can help drive meaningful climate action while shaping the future of sustainability consulting Accountabilities - Strategic Leadership and Team Development - Collaborate with senior carbon services leadership to refine and execute the embodied carbon service group's strategic vision, annual plans, and long-term priorities. - Support team members through regular check-ins, workload and project pipeline management, technical guidance, mentorship, and professional development. - Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, and performance management activities. - Maintain visibility across active projects to identify improvement opportunities and assess the team's overall impact. - Contribute directly to billable client engagements, balancing project delivery with broader leadership responsibilities. - Service Innovation and Business Growth - Lead workflow standardization, optimization, and innovation initiatives in collaboration with technical leadership and the wider team.

- Identify gaps in existing services and develop new capabilities, technical solutions, and strategic partnerships. - Support business development through client sales conversations, proposal preparation, engagement scoping, fee development, and resource planning. - Refine go-to-market strategies, pricing, sales approaches, marketing activities, and revenue projections with relevant internal stakeholders. - Serve as a subject matter expert on embodied carbon accounting, market trends, and building- and portfolio-level decarbonization practices. - Client Relationships and Industry Leadership - Act as a trusted advisor to existing and prospective clients, strengthening relationships, supporting retention, and identifying opportunities for growth. - Represent the organization at industry conferences, professional associations, and other relevant events. - Contribute to publications, presentations, and thought leadership initiatives that strengthen industry visibility and support business development. - Promote practical, high-impact approaches to reducing embodied carbon across real estate projects and portfolios. Requirements: - 6–12 years of experience in sustainability, preferably within the built environment, including 4–8 years focused on embodied carbon measurement and decarbonization. - Advanced knowledge of commercial development lifecycles, LEED certification requirements, whole-building life cycle assessment (LCA), and practical approaches to reducing emissions through materials and design. - A bachelor's degree in structural engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. - Previous experience in team leadership or management, including direct staff support, mentorship, and performance development. - Significant consulting experience, with a track record of cross-functional collaboration and delivery for large corporate clients.