Energy Coordinator - Vancouver, Canada - PHSA

PHSA

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Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Energy Coordinator
Environmental sustainability

Vancouver, BC

In accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA.

As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Energy & Carbon Emissions Manager, the Energy Coordinator, is responsible for coordinating a variety of energy and carbon management, sustainability and utility projects for the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

Works with the organization's shareholders to achieve energy and carbon management and environmental sustainability goals and optimal energy use at the various sites through site improvements, due diligence on the performance of contracts and providing strategic information to support these processes.

The Coordinator provides leadership and consultation to assigned project staff and communicates with staff to complete the assigned energy projects; acts as a contact with private sector project consultant, utility providers and internal user groups on project development contracts.

What you'll do

Coordinates and manages assigned energy and carbon management/sustainability projects by scheduling project activity in consultation with the Energy & Carbon Emissions Manager, staff internal and external to the organization and suppliers in order to establish labour and material costs and availability. Monitors activity to ensure adherence to applicable building and safety codes, bylaws and/or hospital procedures and specifications; monitors expenditures and prepares and submits reports on estimates/costs to the Energy & Carbon Emissions Manager.
Assesses energy and consumption baselines and reports on the effectiveness of various energy initiatives; identifies opportunities for energy conservation projects and makes recommendations to the Energy & Carbon Emissions Manager.
Coordinates the evaluation of energy project performance by consulting with Energy staff and other staff in the organization and providing input as required. Tracks and audits utility billing to ensure accuracy and follows up on potential errors.
Consults with user departments on project specifications/requirements including the interpretation of applicable drawings, material and labour costs; prepares and submits reports to the Energy & Carbon Emissions Manager.
Monitors preventative maintenance programs for designated facilities ensuring that the maintenance and repair of systems meet efficient operational standards and conform to energy performance standards.
Collaborates with the Energy team on initial and ongoing energy assessments of each facility identifying energy projects and undertaking studies of energy consumption and improvements.
Collaborates with the Energy team regarding the enforcement of effective energy management conservation practices ensuring budget targets are met without compromising patient, employee health and safety.
Monitors equipment, materials and projects to confirm with applicable codes and bylaws; coordinates the implementation of projects with applicable stakeholders and staff to ensure project adherence and action timelines; provides management support to the Energy & Carbon Emissions Manager in other related energy efficiency and conservationrelated initiatives and projects.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications:

A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Building, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Operations Management or equivalent level of education, plus a certificate in sustainable energy management, supplemented with three (3) to five (5) years' recent, related experience in energy management in a large complex organization, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills & Knowledge

Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act

What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families.

Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.

That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.