Manager, Energy & Environmental Sustainability

Position Summary
Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion with management and leadership experience to join our Capital Planning & Support Services department.

In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, the Manager, Energy & Environmental Sustainability is experienced in corporate or industrial energy and sustainability management. The Manager will be responsible for all aspects of energy conservation initiatives across Northern Health (NH). The Manager, Energy & Environmental Sustainability is responsible for coordinating the effective identification, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of energy conservation programs within NH sites, including the development of a long-term energy management plan. Key partnerships include Facility Maintenance Managers, site Maintenance Supervisors, Engineers, and Project Managers as well as representatives from external agencies and organizations such as NRCan, BC Hydro, Fortis BC, and other external contractors. The Manager negotiates and facilitates consensus both internally and externally to the organization regarding energy-focused project plans and represents the Health Authority on related industry committees.

Starting salary will be approximately from $106,026 to $132,533 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications
• A minimum level of education equivalent to a Registered Professional Engineer or Master`s designation in business or an appropriate business field, or a BCIT SEMAC graduate;
• Seven (7) years of recent, related experience that includes supervision, capital project implementation, and customer service, preferably in a large, complex organization/industry and /or healthcare;
• Experience in developing business cases and detailed report writing as well as financial analyses, budget preparation, and budget maintenance;
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Designations such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM), LEED Professional Accreditation, CIET Energy Management Training (EMT) or Strategic Energy Management Planning are an asset.

Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated interest and enthusiasm related to energy efficiency with familiarity and knowledge of energy efficient technologies.
• Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal 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 internally and externally.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct both quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Comprehensive knowledge of building, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with energy efficient technology relating to lighting and HVAC systems, cooling and heating plant equipment, and control systems.
• Familiarity and knowledge of energy efficient technologies.
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies and experience with capital and 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 stakeholder 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 stakeholders and teams.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities or unforeseen opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage challenging and competing demands within a limited timeframe.
• Ability to function independently and exercise sound judgment skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• 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 NH.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.