- Understanding of various Environmental Assessment procedures (LEED, BREEAM, etc.).
- Enthusiasm to pursue Sustainable Development as the central part of the individual’s career development.
- Knowledge of environmental/sustainable design, low carbon technologies and the built environmental and/or interest, and motivation to learn more.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and PowerPoint to communicate ideas and ability to use Word and Excel.
- Understanding of bioclimatic, low-energy and passive design of buildings.
- Proficiency in environmental analysis tools/software packages such as: Energy Plus, IES, TAS, Ecotect, eQUEST, and RETScreen.
- Willingness to learn new skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to manage and prioritize tasks and time efficiently, under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Able to demonstrate initiative and proactive approach to tasks, self-motivated in learning skills and taking responsibility for deliverables.