Energy Coordinator

Job Summary :

In accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA.

As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Energy & Carbon Emissions Manager, the Energy Coordinator, is responsible for coordinating a variety of energy and carbon management, sustainability and utility projects for the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

Works with the organization's shareholders to achieve energy and carbon management and environmental sustainability goals and optimal energy use at the various sites through site improvements, due diligence on the performance of contracts and providing strategic information to support these processes.

The Coordinator provides leadership and consultation to assigned project staff and communicates with staff to complete the assigned energy projects;

acts as a contact with private sector project consultant, utility providers and internal user groups on project development contracts.

Duties / Accountabilities :

• Coordinates and manages assigned energy and carbon management / sustainability projects by scheduling project activity in consultation with the Energy & Carbon Emissions Manager, staff internal and external to the organization and suppliers in order to establish labour and material costs and availability.
• Monitors activity to ensure adherence to applicable building and safety codes, by-laws and / or hospital procedures and specifications;

monitors expenditures and prepares and submits reports on estimates / costs to the Energy & Carbon Emissions Manager.

• Assesses energy and consumption baselines and reports on the effectiveness of various energy initiatives; identifies opportunities for energy conservation projects and makes recommendations to the Energy & Carbon Emissions Manager.
• Coordinates the evaluation of energy project performance by consulting with Energy staff and other staff in the organization and providing input as required.

Tracks and audits utility billing to ensure accuracy and follows up on potential errors.

Consults with user departments on project specifications / requirements including the interpretation of applicable drawings, material and labour costs;

prepares and submits reports to the Energy & Carbon Emissions Manager.

• Monitors preventative maintenance programs for designated facilities ensuring that the maintenance and repair of systems meet efficient operational standards and conform to energy performance standards.
• Collaborates with the Energy team on initial and on-going energy assessments of each facility identifying energy projects and undertaking studies of energy consumption and improvements.
• Collaborates with the Energy team regarding the enforcement of effective energy management conservation practices ensuring budget targets are met without compromising patient, employee health and safety.
• Monitors equipment, materials and projects to confirm with applicable codes and by-laws; coordinates the implementation of projects with applicable stakeholders and staff to ensure project adherence and action timelines;

provides management support to the Energy & Carbon Emissions Manager in other related energy efficiency and conservation-related initiatives and projects.

• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Building, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Operations Management or equivalent level of education, plus a certificate in sustainable energy management, supplemented with three (3) to five (5) years' recent, related experience in energy management in a large complex organization, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Demonstrates the LEADS capabilities of Leads Self, Engages Others, Achieves Results, Develops Coalitions and supports Systems Transformation.

Proven initiative, judgment, decision making and problem solving capabilities. Proven ability to develop and maintain rapport with staff and other shareholders.

Ability to provide technical expertise, process management to support projects. Ability to identify issues and analyzes alternatives to provide decision support.

Ability to provide needs analysis and support to internal users and consultants. Ability to provide insight and analysis, influence decision-making and to support interdisciplinary teams.

Ability to work effectively under time pressure to meet deadlines balance work priorities and resolve problems in a timely manner.

Ability to work independently and manage components of large engagements. Ability to operate related equipment including related software applications.

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position