Energy Coordinator

Town of Whitby

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation, located in the heart of Durham Region. As a hybrid organization, staff are empowered to do their best work from various locations. This role reports to the Project Manager - Sustainability & Climate Change and works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to implement the Zero Carbon Whitby Plan. The goal is to reduce GHG emissions, energy consumption, and utility/fuel costs across all operations, with a primary focus on corporate energy management and emissions reduction initiatives.

Requirements

A post-secondary technology diploma or engineering degree specializing in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy, Environment, Building Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
A professional designation or progress toward one, such as a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP), a licensed professional engineer (P.Eng.), or Energy Manager in Training (EMIT) to be completed within the 2 years of employment start date.
A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience with focus in energy management, climate mitigation, mechanical or electrical systems, and familiarity with working in a public-sector or institutional environment.
Good understanding of specifications that govern the installation and operation of mechanical and electrical equipment, including ASHRAE and the Ontario Building Code.
Demonstrated working knowledge of energy management and modelling software, including RETScreen, Energy Star Portfolio Manager, EnergyCAP and utility or sub-metering platforms.
Demonstrated applied knowledge of information systems, including a working level proficiency of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

Tracking, analyzing the Town’s greenhouse gas emissions, energy and fuel consumption in accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 228-2023.
Developing and maintaining the Town’s RetScreen, Energy Star Portfolio Manager, Circuit Meter, and ChargePoint profiles.
Preparing and submitting data in compliance with O. Reg. 507/18 (Broader Public Sector Energy and GHG Reporting) and other corporate disclosure requirements (e.g., CDP where applicable).
Monitoring, modelling and providing recommendations for behaviour and business process improvements.
Reviewing project specifications and technical documentation for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.
Providing support for capital project improvements and budgeting processes, including business case development, forecasting, and GHG emissions measurement and verification support.
Leading and coordinating utility incentive applications.
Chairing the Corporate Energy Team and support staff in order to optimize the use of utilities and promote energy conservation.
Implementing an internal Energy Conservation Challenge to foster staff engagement, raise awareness of energy use, and promote collaborative action toward corporate emissions-reduction goals.
Partnering with external organizations and utility companies to research, implement and monitor energy optimization initiatives.
Supporting implementation, and reporting for the Zero Carbon Whitby Plan and the Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan, and supporting implementation of the Climate Emergency Response Plan.
Leading monitoring and reporting of the Town's corporate EV charging infrastructure.
Participating in annual budget planning, including forecasting the Town's annual carbon budget and providing guidance on the Zero Carbon Whitby Revolving Fund.
Supporting corporate-focused environmental engagement, training, and internal communications related to energy and emissions initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.