Senior Energy Management Analyst

City of Toronto•Union, NJ

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Energy Management Analyst is part of the team overseeing the City’s energy management system and supporting corporate energy management initiatives and climate goals through emissions reduction. The role identifies, investigates, recommends, and implements improvements that contribute to energy and cost savings. Reporting to the Program Manager, Utility & Energy Management, the successful candidate takes initiative and makes recommendations aligned with strategic goals. The role provides specialized utility management expertise and supports regulatory reporting, performance analysis, process improvement, and energy management operations. It coordinates collection and analysis of performance data, prepares technical, management, and regulatory reports, and serves as the primary liaison with City, provincial, and external agencies on regulatory reporting requirements. The analyst also supports utility account management, attends site visits at City locations, and develops and delivers Energy Management Information System (EMIS) training. The position supervises assigned staff and projects, including work scheduling and review, performance monitoring, training, and coordination of operational needs. It contributes to budgeting, research, strategic planning, business process improvement, and recommendations to management on operational efficiencies, resource allocations, and regulatory reporting procedures.

Requirements

Post-secondary education from a recognized university or college in energy management, environmental sciences, building sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Extensive experience evaluating and analyzing large data sets, spreadsheets, and databases.
Experience with high-volume utility billing and energy utility rate structures, specifically electricity, gas, and water.
Experience in energy conservation and management associated with building energy systems.
Experience reporting on energy to senior leadership teams and knowledge of Ontario regulatory reporting requirements.
High degree of initiative and interest in energy and the environment.
Ability to analyze energy information and recommend energy-efficiency improvements.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to resolve client concerns.
Strong report-writing, communication, and presentation skills.
Planning and organizational skills to work effectively under time constraints, independently or as a team member.
Knowledge of energy accounting, monitoring, and tracking software, preferably EnergyCAP and Energy Star Portfolio Manager.
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite.
Ability to attend on-site visits across City locations.
Ability to handle confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Tableau or Power BI and SAP/S4HANA.
Knowledge of energy auditing and energy modelling, including use of RETScreen.
Knowledge of public sector financial reporting practices.
Accreditation in building sciences, energy management, modelling, or analysis.

Responsibilities

Implements detailed plans and recommends policies and procedures for program-specific requirements.
Supervises, motivates, and trains assigned staff; schedules, assigns, and reviews work; coordinates vacation and overtime requests; monitors performance; approves salary increments; hears grievances; and recommends disciplinary action when necessary.
Provides input into and administers the assigned budget, controlling expenditures within approved limits.
Researches assigned areas, taking into account industry developments, corporate policies and practices, legislative updates, and initiatives by other levels of government.
Monitors and analyzes programs and workforce performance to identify operational improvements and business process innovations.
Participates in strategic and complement planning and provides strategic advice on sensitive and confidential labour relations matters.
Recommends changes to business methods and processes and prepares reports on operational or labour utilization scenarios, staffing changes, and resource allocations.
Provides expertise on utility management operations and regulatory reporting requirements to management and staff.
Coordinates data collection, analyzes performance data, prepares technical and management systems reports, and prepares annual regulatory compliance reports for federal and provincial authorities.
Maintains knowledge of energy and emissions industry trends and best practices and applies relevant concepts and techniques.
Develops and evaluates business processes and procedures for regulatory reporting and document management, and develops strategies, programs, and policies to improve performance and service delivery.
Analyzes program delivery impacts and investigates and responds to inquiries and complaints.
Prepares management reports on facility performance, including annual reporting, metrics, benchmarking, and tracking.
Reviews operational and administrative processes to ensure quality assurance standards, policies, and requirements are maintained.
Handles confidential information affecting the section and its resources.
Presents recommendations to management on improvements to regulatory reporting procedures and processes, the EMIS, and other assigned areas.
Conducts site visits across City locations to investigate utility meters and support operational needs.
Collaborates with staff across organizational levels to collect, analyze, and verify data for regulatory reporting and performance metrics.
Acts as the primary liaison with the City, provincial, and external agencies for regulatory reporting requirements.
Leads and participates in meetings to review procedures, standards, and operational processes.
Recommends and coordinates conflict-resolution solutions for utility account management and payment issues.
Negotiates with utility providers on disputes related to utility management in capital projects and with client Divisions on shared facility cost allocations.
Supervises projects to support teamwork, communication, work quality, accountability, organizational performance, and continuous improvement.
Develops, coordinates, and delivers EMIS training for staff in alignment with client needs.
Mentors and orients staff on document control, procedures, and communications relevant to operational needs.
Develops communication materials, processes, and procedures for staff at various levels and interprets technical data for operational use.
Ensures issues involving utility accounts, abnormal energy consumption, and reporting irregularities are addressed promptly and in accordance with City requirements.