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 total $73.8 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 companies 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

About Parkbridge

Parkbridge is Canada's leading developer and manager of more than 70 residential communities and 35 recreational RV resort communities. Headquartered in Collingwood Ontario, with properties in 70 municipalities across Canada, the Parkbridge team enriches the lives of its residents and guests by providing welcoming communities with quality amenities. It also offers an attainable path to homeownership through land lease opportunities.

Parkbridge is wholly owned by QuadReal Property Group, a global real estate company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Visit www.Parkbridge.com for more information.

Role Description

Based in Toronto, the Manager, Sustainability for Parkbridge will report to QuadReal's Director, Sustainability, and will collaborate closely with the QuadReal Sustainability team. The Manager will be responsible for implementing the sustainability programs across Parkbridge properties, including providing training and support to property teams, and managing any internal or external reporting requirements. This individual will require strong attention to detail, the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with various stakeholders and be able to manage time in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Implement sustainability programs across Parkbridge properties including:

• Standard Operating Procedures: Work with property teams to execute the requirements outlined in the Sustainability SOPs
• Certifications: Oversee certification programs and support properties with answering questions in the annual survey process
• Waste: Coordinate waste reduction efforts and pilot projects with property teams
• Accessibility: Collaborate with QuadReal's Manager, Wellness & Healthy Buildings to identify and implement accessibility initiatives at Parkbridge properties
• Climate Risk: Oversee and support with the climate risk and resilience assessment process for all Parkbridge properties and new acquisitions
• Development: Collaborate with the Parkbridge Development Team to implement internal Sustainability Playbook and Checklist on all development projects
• Carbon, Energy, Water: Collaborate with QuadReal's Sustainability team to develop targets, strategies, and implementation plans related to carbon, energy and water to align commitments in these areas
• Identify, create and facilitate training to property teams to support with the implementation of sustainability programs, as required.
• Support property teams with sustainability communication to residents.
• Participate in industry committees and working groups, and liaise with BOMA Canada and other certification bodies, as required.

Experience and Qualifications

• Degree or diploma at a University or College in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, business, or a related field
• Willing to learn and adapt to changes in a dynamic environment
• Ability to allocate time effectively, manage multiple demands and competing priorities under pressure, and resolve daily issues in a timely manner
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and clearly both verbally and written
• Organized, detail-oriented and a self starter
• Able to resolve problems using facts and sound reasoning and achieve goals with a strategic approach.
• Proven innovation with a willingness to manage and adapt to change
• Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships

Application Information:
Candidates from diverse groups are encouraged to apply. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier free and accessible environment. If you have been contacted for an interview and require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note that applicants must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

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