Energy Conservation Advisor - Ottawa, Canada - Hydro Ottawa

Hydro Ottawa

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

By generating and distributing power, each person at Hydro Ottawa is part of empowering the lives of people in the communities we serve.

Our work means all the activities that make up our lives - at home, at work, at play - are there when we need them.

That purpose unites us and fuels our work. And if joining us in this essential work energizes you too, we may have the opportunity for you.

JOB SUMMARY

The Energy Conservation Advisor, through customer engagement and consultative selling, is responsible for identifying target markets, understanding customer needs and interests around energy efficiency, and helping to identify opportunities within customer facilities that generate energy savings in support of achieving GW and GWh targets in accordance with Hydro Ottawa's commitments and program delivery processes.

The Energy Conservation Advisor works closely with Hydro Ottawa customers to maximize awareness and participation in energy efficiency initiatives and educates them on available programs and financial incentives.

The Energy Conservation Advisor is also responsible for capturing customer insights to help inform future CDM strategies and non-wire alternative (NWA) opportunities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential responsibilities of the job include but are not necessarily restricted to the following:

Contribute to the ongoing development, implementation, maintenance, improvement, monitoring, and reporting of an annual strategic CDM plan, including a tactical sales strategy that delivers on the achievement of CDM goals and objectives.
Interact with customers to ascertain energy efficiency needs and business drivers.
Capture and share intelligence with internal stakeholders to assist with developing strategies that increase customer value or strengthen market share.
Provide expertise and support to commercial customers regarding their electricity use and perform assessments, including on site consultations where appropriate, to identify, discuss, and evaluate potential simple energy saving opportunities, as well as those requiring more comprehensive third party evaluation.
Contribute towards CDM Team GWh and GW target obligations and track and monitor progress towards them and prepare reports and projections as requested.
Coordinate and assist with site inspections to confirm the various activities implemented for program reporting and compliance.
Leverage internal data and metrics to identify and target potential customers for CDM team engagement.
Track customer insights learned during engagement to inform the development of new CDM programs, DER or NWA development, as well as future business opportunities.
Use productivity tools to support sales efforts and identify efficiencies in CDM program delivery; populate Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system with customer information and keep key account coordinators apprised of important insights.
Make presentations to internal and external stakeholders on CDM programs and activities.
Develop and cultivate industry and trade ally relationships to support CDM Team Initiatives, through participation in industry associations, events and other appropriate channels.
Address or direct CDM customer issues to minimize brand risk and increase customer satisfaction while respecting governance and program compliance.
Participate in applicable working groups and committees (IESO, NRCan, OEB), and collaborate with other LDCs on relevant projects, as required.
Assist with preparing responses to internal and external audits.
Perform other related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Postsecondary education in business, engineering, or environmental studies, or other related field such as building system technology
Minimum 3 years relevant work experience with consulting, technical sales, account management, or project management; experience with utilities, CDM, or energy technologies preferred)
Experience in business development or account management, proposal and report writing
Experience analyzing and managing program metrics
Experience developing market strategies
Process mapping experience
Experience in electricity utilization, energy management and building systems (i.e. lighting, motors, building controls and HVAC systems)
Advanced Energy Training (CEM or similar) considered an asset
Program development or program management experience considered an asset

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid driver's license
Class G
English essential, both oral and written
Bilingual (English and French) considered an asset

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are governed by the collective agreement between Hydro Ottawa Limited and IBEW Local 636.

Location:

Ottawa, ON

Pay Range Minimum:
$60,866.65

Pay Range Maximum:
$93,665.65

Posting End Date (if applicable):
January 27, 2023

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.