Are you a Climate and Infrastructure Expert?
Bring your technical skills to infrastructure projects in Canada's smaller communities.
The Canadian Urban Institute invites engineering and consulting firms to apply for a unique opportunity to join the Climate Ready Infrastructure Service (CRIS) Roster of Climate and Infrastructure Experts. If your firm is a leader in wildfire resilient infrastructure, green infrastructure, or energy efficient solutions, sign up to join our national network of professionals and get matched with local governments seeking expert support. CRIS Roster experts can receive exclusive offers to complete work for a local government on a climate change mitigation or adaptation project.
About the Climate Ready Infrastructure Service (CRIS)
The CRIS, led by the Canadian Urban Institute and funded by the government of Canada, is expanding our national roster of experts to support communities nationally as they prepare their infrastructure for the impacts of climate change or reduce their corporate GHG emissions and energy consumption. Our expert roster brings together professionals from across the country who provide technical services to develop climate-resilient infrastructure solutions.
We are particularly interested in experts with experience in climate hazard analysis, energy efficiency retrofits, green infrastructure and nature-based solutions, and wildfire resilient infrastructure. View the full lit of high priority areas of expertise and eligibility requirements below.
How does it work?
As a CRIS Roster Expert, you’ll be matched with communities looking to integrate adaptation and mitigation measures into their public infrastructure. This is a paid opportunity to develop options reports and materials to guide climate-resilient infrastructure projects. Outcomes may include technical options reports, presentations, and other materials that help local governments understand practical and cost-effective options for adapting to and mitigating climate risks through resilient infrastructure.
Who Should Apply?
We’re seeking experienced firms and independent professionals working in climate adaptation and infrastructure. Eligible applicants must have:
- 5+ years of professional experience on climate-resilient or low-carbon infrastructure projects
- Experience in a senior role on climate-related infrastructure or housing projects
- Must live and work in Canada
- Experts must have commercial general liability insurance of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000)
Preferred:
- Possession of a relevant professional designation (e.g., P.Eng., RPP, RA, etc.)
- Experience working with local government(s) on one or more asset classes (i.e. Buildings, Stormwater, Nature Based solutions etc.)
- Experience working with Indigenous governments and communities
We are particularly interested in firms with demonstrated experience in:
- Assessing climate change hazards, including flooding, wildfire, permafrost thaw, and extreme weather events like heat waves and storms
- Wildfire prevention, protection, and resilience solutions for infrastructure and community buildings
- Green infrastructure and nature-based solutions
- Designing or retrofitting public infrastructure, especially buildings and facilities to improve energy efficiency and decrease GHG emissions
- Renewable energy, including solar PV systems
- Battery backup power systems
- Fleet electrification and EV charging station installation
- Resilience Hubs
How to Join the Roster
Submit your application through our online form by July 15th, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST.
For any questions or application support, reach out to the CRIS team at climateready@canurb.org.
Evaluation
The matching process for municipalities will focus on key areas of expertise, roster standing, and consideration for comparable projects completed in the region or a similar region. The matching process is designed to support cross-pollination, capacity building, and provide the best quality of expertise to local governments while accounting for potential contractual obligations through master agreements with roster expert firms.
Still Have Questions?
Watch Our Program Overview
Learn more about how the program works and hear first-hand from Expert Roster members at our virtual information session.
Frequently Asked Questions
CRIS connects experts with communities to help deliver a tailored options report for climate-resilient infrastructure solutions. While every project is different, our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section outlines how the service works, what to expect when you're selected for a project, and how we match experts with local needs.
For any other questions or for registration support contact us at climateready@canurb.org
