ENERGY SPECIALIST

($77,381.86 – $89,848.11 Annually)

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, Energy and Sustainability, the Energy Specialist identifies and enhances energy efficiency opportunities at BC Housing, across both the properties it administers and manages and its corporate offices. The position provides technical and reporting support for energy retrofit projects, new construction projects, education initiatives, and in-house sustainability programs. He/She/They collects utility data for energy use, performance tracking and greenhouse gas emission reporting. The position develops energy efficiency and sustainability design standards, and operator engagement programs. The role explores and develops business cases for sustainability and energy conservation-related projects.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Must possess at least one of the following:

• BCIT SEMAC (Sustainable Energy Management Associate Certificate).
• UBC Masters in Clean Energy or Engineering Leadership: Completion of the Energy Efficiency Module.
• Douglas College Building Energy and Resources Management or PEAK program certificate.
• Proof of passing the Certified Energy Manager exam under the Canadian Institute for Energy Training.
• Master’s degree in sustainability and planning.

Training an asset in the following:

• FortisBC Gas courses.
• BC Hydro courses.
• BOMA eEnergyTraining for Building Operators.
• Ecotrust Canada’s Climate Smart training workshop.
• LEED, Passive House, or Net Zero Energy training.

Experience in the following:

• At least 5 years of work experience in a field related to energy efficiency or sustainability.
• Experience in energy efficiency and environmental sustainability projects.
• Experience with Case study report writing.
• Experience in developing business cases and detailed report writing.
• Experience with financial analyses, budget preparation and budget management.
• Experience in maintenance and management of electrical and lighting systems and mechanical systems including.
• HVAC systems and cooling plants.

Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Employer.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of energy-efficient technologies through the implementation of projects.
• Considerable knowledge of building mechanical, electrical, and green building systems.
• Considerable knowledge of energy and economic analysis tools (Greenhouse gas emissions, Life-cycle cost analysis, ROI, NPV, payback).
• Considerable knowledge of the BC Building Code.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access).
• Ability to write Technical and Case Studies.
• Ability to read and critically assess construction drawings and building envelope assessment reports.
• Ability to estimate construction costs for new construction, renovation and building envelope repair projects.
• Ability to work under deadlines, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in an appropriate manner and display a high degree of judgement, discretion, and decision-making ability.
• Ability to create and present educational materials.
• Ability to work effectively in a variety of team settings and ability to work independently.
• Ability to travel and work periodic evenings and weekends.

Indigenous candidates are welcome to connect with an Indigenous team member in our organization to discuss the recruitment process and our workplace, please contact hr_admin@bchousing.org to arrange a call.

How to Apply:

Please review the attached job description for a complete list of duties, qualifications and competencies.  To be considered for this competition, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume clearly identifying how they meet the qualifications necessary for this position.  This information will be used as part of the selection process.

Your cover letter and resume should be submitted as one document in your profile when applying for this position. Please add your cover letter to your resume and submit both documents as your resume.

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Only applications submitted using the Online Recruitment System at www.bchousing.org/careers will be accepted

If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your expertise to engage in meaningful and challenging work, please apply to join our team today at www.bchousing.org/careers

At BC Housing, we’re committed to providing a healthy, safe and inclusive workplace where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We invite and welcome applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous People, People with Disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and all people committed to meaningful work that makes a difference.  We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you require accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact hr_admin@bchousing.org.

We didn’t become one of BC’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers without a lot of thought, care and consideration for our team and environment. Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and wellness initiatives.

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