Technical Specialist, Codes and Standards – Sustainability

Forest Products Association of Canada / Canadian Wood Council

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Technical Specialist, Codes and Standards - Sustainability supports the Canadian Wood Council's strategic objectives by providing technical expertise, analysis, and coordination on sustainability-related codes, standards, regulations, environmental performance programs, and green building initiatives affecting wood products and wood construction in Canada. The Technical Specialist, Codes and Standards - Sustainability monitors emerging sustainability issues, identifies opportunities and risks for the Canadian wood industry, and helps advance industry positions through participation in Canadian, North American, and international standards development activities. This position is open to candidates across Canada. While Ottawa is the preferred work location, remote work arrangements are available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in forestry, environmental science, engineering, sustainability, natural resources, or a related discipline.
Strong analytical and technical writing skills.
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to travel as needed within Canada, the US, and internationally.
Must meet at least one of the preferred qualifications.

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of relevant professional experience in forestry, sustainability, standards development, green building, environmental performance assessment, codes and standards, or a related field.
Experience participating in standards development processes such as CSA, ISO, ASTM, or similar organizations.
Knowledge of life cycle assessment (LCA), environmental product declarations (EPDs), product category rules (PCRs), embodied carbon, biogenic carbon emissions and removals, Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) accounting, and whole-building life cycle assessment.
Familiarity with Canadian building codes, sustainability regulations, green building programs, and public procurement initiatives.
Experience working with the forest products, construction, building materials, or sustainability and environmental consulting sectors.

Responsibilities

Monitor sustainability-related codes, standards, regulations, policies, and procurement initiatives that may affect the use of wood products and wood construction in Canada.
Track and provide technical input on standards and frameworks related to life cycle assessment (LCA), environmental product declarations (EPDs), embodied carbon, biogenic carbon, whole-building life cycle assessment, climate change mitigation, circular economy, and environmental claims.
Represent the Canadian Wood Council on relevant committees, working groups, technical advisory groups, and stakeholder forums, including activities associated with CSA, ISO, ASTM, and other sustainability organizations.
Support the development of industry positions and technical comments on codes, standards, guidance documents, and consultation processes related to embodied carbon and environmental assessment methodologies.
Support development of the Embodied Carbon Framework for Canadian Wood Construction and related technical guidance documents.
Identify emerging technical issues and recommend strategic priorities for the Canadian Wood Council and the industry.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical tools, databases, and sustainability resources.
Build and maintain effective relationships with industry members, procurement agencies, consultants, researchers, and other stakeholders.
Represent the Canadian Wood Council at conferences, technical meetings, workshops, and industry events.
Deliver presentations, webinars, workshops, and educational sessions on sustainability-related topics.