Sustainability and Utilities Analyst - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

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London, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Classification & Regular Hours:

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: 13

About Western:

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth.

We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us:

Facilities Management is responsible for the planning, development, engineering, construction, operation, maintenance and stewardship of all the buildings, infrastructure, sites and services within Western's campus community.

Our integrated team provides excellence in creating and maintaining Western's facilities and in serving the community. Our vision is to be recognized as the leader in facilities management among research-intensive universities worldwide.

Responsibilities:

The Sustainability & Utilities Analyst will facilitate financial and data processes related to Western's use of energy and utilities, including performing analytical consumption review, account management and funding proposal development.

The Sustainability & Utilities Analyst will develop and maintain relationships with all the utility vendors and manage the development of reports for internal and external stakeholders.

The Sustainability & Utilities Analyst will compile relevant data and conduct timely and accurate data analysis and reporting related to sustainability and financial objectives.

The Sustainability & Utilities Analyst will act as a first point of contact and resource in relation to FM's utility accounts and assist in the resolution of various internal and external account management issues.

Qualifications:

Education:

Undergraduate Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
Working towards CPA designation preferred

Experience:

3 years of experience performing financial analysis or working in an accounting role, using an enterprise software system
Experience supporting financial administration in Higher Education, Utilities, Sustainability, or Facilities Management settings is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Critical thinking and discernment to assess and scope areas for process improvement with an ability to offer creative solutions.
Exceptional organizational skills, including managing multiple competing priorities with an ability to adapt quickly to emerging/competing priorities that involve a variety of stakeholders
Ability to establish and build healthy working relations and partnerships with clients, peers and external stakeholders.
Ability to work in a manner that is compliant with confidentiality requirements.
Proven history of successful partnership on multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrated ability take initiative, to work independently and follow through on work assignments.
Ability to work under pressure, balancing multiple projects, each having their own timelines and constraints.
Ability to research for funding opportunities, drivers of strong benchmarking results, and other external agreement terms.
Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with technical and nontechnical users.
Ability to analyze and synthesize amounts of detail/data.
Practical knowledge in importing data for use in report software, spreadsheets, graphs, and dashboards.
Advanced computer skills including spreadsheet design, word processing and database management.
Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines.

Background Checks:

While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory prior to any offer of employment.

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.