• Location: Greater Toronto Area, Vancouver, OR Ottawa (Hybrid – up to two work-from-home days per week)
• Language: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English required; bilingualism (English/French) preferred
• Travel: Ability to travel within Canada as required
• Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check required
About the Opportunity
An established national organization in the green building and sustainability sector is seeking a Vice President, Product Development to join its Senior Leadership Team. This executive role will oversee the development, innovation, and lifecycle management of industry-recognized green building standards and frameworks, including zero-carbon and high-performance building programs.
As the senior technical authority within the organization’s standards division, you will shape the evolution of frameworks that influence how buildings are designed, constructed, and operated across Canada. This role blends strategic product leadership, technical rigor, governance alignment, and executive-level decision-making.
You will operate with a high degree of independence and judgment - ensuring standards integrity, market relevance, and disciplined product evolution aligned with organizational mission and Canadian market realities.
What’s In It for You
- A senior executive leadership role within a nationally recognized sustainability organization
- The opportunity to shape the future of zero-carbon and high-performance building standards
- Direct influence on market transformation, climate leadership, and ESG performance
- Exposure to industry leaders, government stakeholders, and technical advisory committees
- The ability to lead and mentor a high-performing technical team
- Competitive salary, group benefits, generous paid time off, and flexible hybrid work arrangements
- The opportunity to work in an industry making a measurable environmental impact
Responsibilities
- Lead the evolution of the organization’s green building standards portfolio, with primary accountability for zero-carbon standards and associated tools.
- Establish structured product planning, roadmaps, update cycles, and prioritization frameworks aligned with governance best practices.
- Serve as the senior technical authority for flagship programs, exercising independent judgment on complex or high-risk technical matters.
- Safeguard the credibility, consistency, and clarity of standards, verification pathways, and technical guidance.
- Translate applied research, market signals, and industry trends into disciplined product enhancements.
- Ensure standards remain technically rigorous, scalable, regionally applicable, and aligned with evolving carbon and energy performance expectations.
- As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contribute to corporate strategy, operating plans, budgeting, and performance reporting.
- Liaise with steering committees, technical advisory groups, and external business partners supporting rating systems and standards delivery.
- Provide direction and mentorship to direct reports, including senior technical leaders and analysts.
- Oversee vendor relationships, external contractors, and key business agreements. Identify capability gaps and inform resourcing strategies to maintain program readiness.
- Represent the organization as a national technical authority, contributing expertise to policy-relevant discussions and industry engagement through established governance channels.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive experience in green building, building performance, sustainability standards, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years leading managers or senior technical professionals
- Deep technical knowledge of operational and embodied carbon, building energy systems, HVAC, electrification, and performance-based standards
- Demonstrated experience leading standards development, product management, or technical program lifecycles
- Strong strategic planning and roadmap development capabilities
- Proven ability to exercise independent technical and strategic judgment within governance frameworks
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to executive, industry, and policy audiences
- Post-secondary education in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Environmental Studies, Sustainability, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Advanced professional accreditation related to building performance or sustainability considered an asset
- Familiarity with nationally recognized green building standards preferred
Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, don’t worry we make it easy. You’ll still engage directly with the client while we handle the logistics, provide guidance, and keep you informed every step of the way. We’ll represent your strengths, guide you through each stage of the process, and ensure the experience feels personal and transparent.
We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.
All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.
We use AI-assisted tools to help review applications. Our team provides human review and stays involved in every step of the hiring decision.
We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our
accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
