DUTIES
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures the Energy Manager, Facilities and operational staff (as required) are aware of all energy efficiency and conservation incentive and education programs from utility providers.
- Develops, evaluates and promotes programs and services related to both TRU Energy Management System and TRU’s Transportation Demand Management Strategy. Ensures the TRU website for both is engaging, up-to-date and effective.
- Also help the Energy Manager to keep track and monitor TRU’s energy consumption and conduct necessary M&V, energy reporting and internal utility billings.
- Explores, develops and recommends energy and transportation related projects to internal management including administration of related contracts, timelines and evaluation measures.
- Implements energy and transportation projects and ensures that incentive programs are applied for, utilized where applicable, and necessary invoices are submitted as required.
- Helps the Energy Manager complete BC Hydro’s Strategic Energy Management Plan. Helps coordinate / present any applicable employee awareness training.
- Assists the Energy Manager in any other energy efficiency and conservation related initiatives and projects.
- Provides assistance to TRU employees and students regarding transportation issues related to the offered programs.
- Works with marketing staff members and use various means of communication to update the TRU community and the general public on various TDM and Energy related initiatives.
- Coordinates surveys to internal and external stakeholders involving the TRU strategic sustainability goals related to energy and transportation.
- Supervises work study and co-op students providing support for the Energy and TDM programs (when applicable).
- Oversees best practices with utilized hardware and software programs in place to assist with current transportation programming.
- Coordinates third-party maintenance – both scheduled and unforeseen – for all types of vehicles, including the maintenance of bicycle repair station.
REPORTS TO
Energy Manager
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION :
A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Building / Operations Management or energy-related equivalent level of educationEXPERIENCE :
Five (5) years of related work experience in the fields of energy management or energy efficiency and in a sustainability office or department in a public sector environmentExperience working in a post-secondary setting including knowledge of procurement procedures, RFP / RFB design and project managementExperience working with data base software and creating asset inventoriesExperience related to energy efficiency (work / volunteer experience)SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES RELATED TO THE JOB
Knowledge of energy efficient technologiesExperience with financial analyses, budget preparation, budget management and detailed report writingExcellent interpersonal skillsDemonstrated knowledge of fundamental issues related with progressive TDM programsAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writingAbility to organize events and programsDemonstrated skill in computer applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and desktop applicationsAbility to work with databases and generate reportsAbility to deal courteously and tactfully with staff, students and members of the publicDemonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work while managing multiple diverse and competing priorities to meet deadlinesValid Class 5 Driver’s LicenseWORKING CONDITIONS
Sitting at desk and computer for long periods of timeGeneral office conditionsOccasionally visiting mechanical rooms / roof tops which involves :Exposure to extremes of heat, cold, inclement weather, temperature fluctuations
Exposure to noise, dust, dirt, fumes, noxious odorous, poor ventilation, restrictive work areasClimbing laddersTravel requiredAbility to lift up to 20 kgThe salary for the above position is determined by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4879, as it presently exists.