Industrial Energy Manager

Canfor is seeking a motivated and experienced Industrial Energy Manager to lead Strategic Energy Management initiatives for Canadian Solid Wood Operations.

The Energy Manager has the responsibility of evolving and implementing our Strategic Energy Management Plan for the Canadian Solid Wood Operations and Canfor. This is an established role and is a partnership with BC Hydro, with a performance contract that would report into the CAPEX group. It offer the candidate room to grow within Canfor and provides excellent exposure to many different areas of the business.

This role can be based out of our Spruceland office in Acheson, or any location where we have an operating facility in BC or Alberta.

A day in the life of the Industrial Energy Manager includes:

• Coordinating facility energy audits and benchmarking as needed
• Scope and track CAPEX projects
• Tracking and reporting on energy usage for monthly KPI reports
• Identifying and evaluating energy conservation initiatives
• Setting achievable targets for energy management programs
• Implementing energy cost-saving projects
• Liaising with BC Hydro and FortisBC on programs and incentives
• Representing Canfor at BC Hydro/Fortis industry Group meetings
• Ensuring BC Hydro Performance contract deliverables are met
• Advancing sustainability initiatives across divisions
• Supporting annual roadmaps with BC divisions
• Collaborating with energy management colleagues in Alberta and our Canfor Southern Pine operations
• Supporting annual GHG reporting and disclosures
• Traveling regularly to our operating facilities across BC and Alberta

For this role, you’ll come equipped with:

• Registered professional Engineer ( or EIT with relevant experience, Certified Energy Manager, or Master's degree, or combination of training (electrician, power engineer, mechanical technologist)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant technical experience
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office and Power BI
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and report writing skills
• Project management experience

Preference will be given to candidates with some of the following experience:

• Energy efficiency and demand-side management programs
• Wood products or industrial operations experience
• Knowledge of energy-efficient technologies
• Experience with government/utility funding programs
• Financial analysis capability

Energy Policy:
In alignment with our sustainability strategy, we are committed to a culture of continuous improvement for energy management through efficiency, conservation and innovation.

We will:

• Promote a culture where all employees are engaged to optimize energy efficiency. Integrate strategic energy management into our operations. Incorporate the use of carbon neutral and sustainable fuels. Pursue technological innovation to reduce our energy consumption and carbon footprint. Report performance on energy metrics to our Board of Directors, shareholders, employees, customers, and other key business partners.

We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to driving productivity, creativity, innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and equitable, focusing on qualifications and experience.

We appreciate all candidates' interest, but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location. #CADS #LI-ZM1