Alberta Municipalities is the lead delivery agent for the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC). We are seeking an energy management professional to join our MCCAC team. Under the general direction of a Program Manager, the Project Lead will help municipalities assess their energy use and identify opportunities to reduce their energy use. The Project Lead will support municipalities in identifying high energy-consuming buildings, performing walk-through energy audits of facilities, identifying energy conservation measures, calculating savings for the proposed upgrades, compiling results into an energy management plan and helping the municipality implement energy conservation measures.
Experience with energy auditing techniques, renewable energy feasibility studies, HVAC and lighting systems, building control systems, energy conservation measures, greenhouse gas emission, and building energy simulation software is desired. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required to provide clear explanations to program participants and work with them to develop implementation plans. A mechanical engineering degree, architecture degree or a relevant diploma in energy management is required. Graduates from other disciplines with relevant experience and certifications (e.g., Certified Energy Advisor, Certified Energy Manager) may be considered.
Classification Position Term
Level 4 - Specialist Term ending June 30, 2027
Responsibilities
Lead
- Delivery of the Municipal Energy Manager and Roving Energy Manager programs.
- Design and implement energy management supports for multiple small and underserved municipalities including municipal energy management assessments and plans.
- Coach energy managers, executives, facility managers, utility managers, fleet managers and others involved in community and corporate emissions planning and implementation on understanding and implementing change management methodologies.
- Design and implement greenhouse gas and energy consumption accounting systems for small and underserved municipalities including greenhouse gas inventories and energy management plans.
- Deliver energy management training to municipalities.
- Facilitate workshops and write reports for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Implement the funding program offerings and manage staffing grants to participating municipalities.
- Implement a community of practice for municipal energy managers and staff.
- Prepare responses to requests for proposals.
- Identify funding and partnerships opportunities and assist underserved municipalities in preparing grant proposals including coordinating input from subject matter experts to support grant applications.
- Design and implement other Sustainability Services programs as requested.
Support
- Assist with the development of other programs, services, and resources to support local climate action.
- Serve as the first point of contact for applicants and help them move through the program application process including coordinating and leading regular follow-up meetings, preparation of meeting materials, and recording of meeting minutes.
- Assist with project management through tracking of key performance measures and development of detailed and on-time progress reports. Regular use of customer relationship management tools and spreadsheets will be required.
- Handle multiple priorities, analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions.
- Review and assess applications and completion packages including designs, reports, and other documents for accuracy and alignment with program requirements.
- Answer ad hoc requests, and work with stakeholders and local communities to raise awareness of programs and their benefits, and to encourage participation.
- Assist with research and development of educational materials and supporting documents for diverse audiences and a variety of communications channels (print, in-person and virtual presentations, etc.).
- Assist with developing and maintaining lists of stakeholders interested in programs.
- Stay up to date on developments in energy management and climate change.
- Support other Sustainability Services programs as requested.
- Work closely with the Program Manager on day-to-day operational issues.
Know-How
Practical/ Technical Knowledge
- An undergraduate degree in business, economics, engineering, environmental sciences, or a related discipline, or diploma in alternative energy technologies or other closely related field and exposure to energy efficiency, energy management, energy audits, renewable energy, environmental management systems, climate change initiatives OR any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.
- Energy Manager In-Training (EMIT), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or other Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) designations or related credentials would be an asset.
- Professional and technical competencies in climate change mitigation, greenhouse gas emissions inventories and target-setting, energy management planning, energy auditing, climate data and science.
- Experience with a wide variety of organizations, including municipalities, non-profit organizations, recreational facilities, governmental organizations, and mixed commercial is preferred.
- Outstanding oral communication skills will be necessary for telephone, one-on-one communication, and presentations to groups.
- Experience relating technical and program information to program participants with varying levels of expertise in a clear and easily understood manner including stakeholder workshops, webinars, and presentations.
- Experience with adult education and training both in-person and online.
- Experience coordinating projects from initiation through to completion.
- Excellent written communication skills for presentations, technical reports, e-mail, and other written documents.
- Experience using spreadsheets, databases, and similar methods to maintain and report metrics.
- Experience conducting energy analyses and calculations.
- Familiarity with provincial, national and international policies, organizations and interconnected mandates related to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
- Demonstrated fluency in using standard office software packages (MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
- A valid class 5 driver's license.