Thermal Energy Manager

Position Summary
Interior Health is hiring a permanent full-time Thermal Energy Manager who is passionate about making a difference in the healthcare sector. The location of this role is based in Kelowna, British Columbia.

What we offer:
• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation
• Medical Service Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• May be eligible to contribute to MPP
• Work-life balance

Salary range for the position is $88,990 to $127,923. Interior Health establishes salaries within the minimum and maximum of the salary range based on consideration of the qualifications, experience of the applicant, and an internal equity review of the salaries of other employees.

How will you create an impact:
The Thermal Energy Manager utilizes experience in corporate, commercial, and industrial energy management to support emissions reduction initiatives across Interior Health’s (IH) portfolio of buildings, with a focus on natural gas demand side management. The position reports to the Senior Energy Manager, supporting with Strategic Energy Management, and coordinating the identification, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of energy conservation programs and projects within IH sites. The Thermal Energy Manager represents the Health Authority on related industry committees and liaises with key partners including site Plant Managers, Project Managers, engineering consultants, contractors, and representatives from external agencies and organizations such as Fortis BC, regarding energy-focused project plans and implementation.

In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, maintain a healthy and safe work environment through complying with and implementing applicable Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, responding to requests from WSBC, identifying hazards and communicating risks, ensuring compliance with employee training, conducting effective incident investigations and implementing required corrective actions.

What will you work on:
• Provides strategic and technical support for planning, designing, and efficient operation of thermal energy systems throughout Interior Health.
• Supports the Senior Energy Manager with the development of and updates to Strategic Energy Management plans and goals for the organization.
• Performs technical reviews of Capital Project energy studies, feasibility reports, schematic designs, and proposals, ensuring recommendations are accurate, reasonable, suitable to the respective site, and in alignment with Interior Health’s Strategic Energy Management goals.
• In collaboration with the Senior Energy Manager and Capital Projects staff, provides assessments of energy and carbon reduction strategies for major projects during the business case of the project procurement cycle.
• In collaboration with other Energy Management and Environmental Sustainability staff, provides technical expertise on site based low carbon resilience plans in accordance with climate change mitigation and adaptation legislation.
• Works with assigned staff to review, analyze and interpret energy and emissions data; implements appropriate changes to the project and / or project scope to meet specific Greenhouse Gas targets for the Interior Health Authority.
• Prepares business cases with or without other Energy Managers (cost/benefit analyses) for energy conservation projects including all necessary analytical and presentation work.
• Maintains industry leading knowledge of energy and carbon reduction practices and technologies by liaising with other experts in the industry; with a focus on natural gas Demand Side Management, natural gas driven equipment, and Renewable Natural Gas.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to bolster a collaborative approach for efficient design and construction for major infrastructure projects identifies opportunities to align new construction major projects with external partner incentive programs.
• Develops, implements, and encourages effective conservation practices within Facilities Management and Operations.
• Ensures alignment with the duties and goals, as listed in the Fortis BC Thermal Energy Manager agreement.
• Provides technical support, planning and expertise in low carbon initiatives and participates on energy/emissions management and sustainability teams, committees and working groups.
• Provides Project Management oversight if and when required.
Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces. Apply today!

Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

Qualfications
Education, Training and Experience
• A minimum level of education equivalent to a Master's Degree in engineering or business or Registered Professional Engineer designation.
• 5 to 7 years of recent, related experience, preferably in a large, complex organization and/or healthcare.
• Optional professional designation such as:
o Certified Energy Manager (CEM) designation through the Association of Energy Engineers
o LEED Professional Accreditation
• Preferable other energy efficiency training such as:
o CIET Energy Management Training (EMT)
o Strategic Energy Management Planning
o Courses/classes in Energy Manager (NRCan), Utility Management, Sustainable Energy

Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrate the ability to manage complex projects from conception to completion.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• 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.
• Proven initiative, judgement, decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
• Leadership skills to inspire and engage, promoting innovation.
• Demonstrated interest and enthusiasm related to energy efficiency with familiarity and knowledge of energy efficient technologies.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and presentation skills so as to communicate effectively at a superior level both verbally and in writing to ensure information is communicated appropriately and to present information verbally and in technical report format to a variety of audiences both internal and external to the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct both quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with building mechanical, electrical, and controls systems, with a focus on heating plant equipment and systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with energy efficient technology relating to ventilation, domestic hot water, and building heating which includes packaged units as well as central plant equipment, distribution systems, and terminal units.
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies and experience with capital and operational energy projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in project management, contract management, budget development, business case development, financial controls, and analysis.
• Demonstrated maintenance of a thorough understanding of available resources for projects and applicable interest groups; provision of feedback and detailed analysis on project processes; and making of recommendations as required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, facilitate, and gain consensus with various partners and teams.
• Ability to function independently and exercise sound judgment skills.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities or unforeseen opportunities.
• Ability to build strategic partnerships and alliances.
• Ability to facilitate, negotiate, and persuade others both internal and external to the organization.
• Ability to use a variety of computer software in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to influence change and manage conflict.
• Class 5 BC Driver's license as role requires some travel throughout IH.