Sustainability Coordinator (Construction)

PACT • Mississauga, ON

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sustainability Coordinator supports the planning, implementation, and monitoring of sustainability initiatives for the Pearson Accelerator Construction Team (PACT). This role ensures compliance with sustainability requirements, and advances GTAA’s sustainability goals. The Sustainability Coordinator will work closely with construction teams, subcontractors, and external stakeholders to integrate sustainability requirements within the entire construction value chain, from planning, procurement, construction and reporting. They will work cross-functionally with departments to ensure sustainability KPIs are being fulfilled. The role calls for understanding, assessing, monitoring and reporting sustainability metrics for assigned construction project.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in sustainability coordination, monitoring, or compliance within construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience conducting environmental monitoring, inspections, and audits.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and manage documentation.
• Proactive problem‑solver with strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with green building rating systems (LEED, Envision, etc.) is an asset.
• Experience with infrastructure or large-scale transportation projects is an asset.
• Experience supporting sustainable procurement and low-carbon material strategies is an asset.
• Understanding of carbon accounting and embodied carbon assessment for construction projects is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Sustainability Management Plan (SMP)and related procedures.
• Monitor compliance to sustainability requirements, and sustainability certifications (e.g., LEED, Envision, Zero Carbon Building Standard).
• Assist with procurement, reporting, and documentation.
• Work closely with project managers, site supervisors, and subcontractors to embed sustainable practices into construction activities.
• Track and report on waste diversion, material sourcing, energy use, water consumption, and other sustainability metrics.
• Coordinate sustainable procurement efforts, including low‑carbon materials and responsible suppliers.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain sustainability data for internal dashboards and external reporting.
• Prepare documentation for certification submissions and client sustainability requirements.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement based on project performance.
• Deliver training sessions to promote sustainability on site.
• Support internal sustainability initiatives, including carbon reduction strategies and corporate ESG goals.
• Foster a culture of sustainability stewardship across project teams.
• Research emerging technologies, materials, and best practices in sustainable construction.
• Recommend improvements to processes, policies, and project workflows.
• Participate in pilot projects and sustainability innovation initiatives.

Benefits

• Employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
• Inclusive and barrier free candidate experience and work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree