Corporate Energy Specialist (Open to current City of Victoria employees only)

The Corporation of The City of Victoria•Victoria, BC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Energy Specialist plays a key role in the Facilities department, leading projects and initiatives to advance the City’s Climate Leadership targets. This position collaborates closely with operations teams and utility providers to identify opportunities through system programming and work practices to reduce energy and emissions. Strong understanding of electrical and HVAC systems will be assets in this role. The successful candidate for this posting may be eligible for participation in a hybrid, work from home arrangement in alignment with the City’s Work from Home Policy. Such arrangements are determined with each employee and subject to change based on operational needs and policy direction. The successful candidate for this vacancy would participate in a modified work week, earning a flex day off each bi-weekly period by working additional time each day. Modified work weeks established in accordance with the CUPE Local 50 Collective Agreement and are subject to change. Supports the City of Victoria to reduce its corporate GHG emissions and energy consumption and fulfills the requirements of BC Hydro’s Corporate Energy Manager Program. Works with City staff utilities, consultants and contractors to identify and to implement GHG emissions reduction projects and initiatives.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in a discipline related to business management, engineering, or resource management.
Technical diploma or certificate in energy management (e.g. Sustainable Energy Manager Associate (SEMAC), Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or equivalent).
Certified Technician, Certified Journeyman Electrician, or HVAC or Instrumentation discipline.
Registration or eligibility to register for professional certification in a relevant discipline, (e.g. ASTTBC, or equivalent).
Fall Arrest Certificate (8 hours)
Confined Space Training (8 hours)
Current and valid Class 5 Drivers’ License.
5 years of related project management and research and analysis experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of electrical and HVAC systems will be assets in this role.

Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with Parks, Recreation and Facilities, other municipal departments, consultants and contractors, to achieve corporate climate action and sustainability objectives through leading the implementation, tracking and reporting of the CEEMS.
In partnership with other municipal departments, builds corporate knowledge and commitment to a goal of reducing fossil fuels usage and associated greenhouse gas emissions across the organization.
Administers projects for key energy initiatives, related to energy conservation, renewable energy generation and electrical service upgrades.
Manages corporate and community-wide low and zero-carbon energy initiatives; Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness, documents performance trends and recommends improvements for programs and initiatives.
Coordinates and administers projects, programs, grants and contracts with city staff, government, utilities and community partners.
Develops projections of energy consumption and GHG emissions to establishing targets, policies, and actions, and for assisting in the preparation of capital plans and annual operating budgets.
Establishes a building benchmarking systems to track GHG emissions and energy consumption in facilities, develops detailed policies and actions to support progress towards identified targets.
Compiles an annual GHG emissions and energy consumption inventory of facilities and operations, such as street lighting, using the City’s GHG reporting platform. Prepares quarterly and year-end written reports and participates in the Corporate Energy Manager Program as per BC Hydro Contractual requirements.
Supports the development of plans and budgets focusing on capital projects related to reducing emissions and energy consumption in buildings and building systems.
Develops and implements staff technical and awareness training on best energy management practices (e.g. behavioural/consumption, smart procurement, etc.).
Ensures full compliance with relevant federal, provincial and City regulations, permits, policies, guidelines and procedures.