Director, Energy Management

22 hours ago

Toronto, ON, Canada Centurion Asset Management Inc. Full-time
Who We Are

Centurion Asset Management Inc. is a recognized leader in the Investment and Property Management industries. Providing quality investments and housing for all its clients, our experienced team comprised of more than 430 Employees is a core component of Centurion's success since 2003. Centurion Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) owns more than 22,000 multi-family apartment units and student housing beds across 46 cities in Canada and the United States. Since day one, our goal has been to provide Residents and their families with clean, safe, and comfortable homes. The REIT provides investors an opportunity to invest in a diversified portfolio of rental apartments and student housing properties, as well as mortgage and equity investments in property developments, across Canada and the United States and participate in the profits derived from them. Our Mission

Our mission is to be sought after as a leading-edge, reputable, multi-disciplinary alternative asset manager; to capitalize on opportunities in new and interesting investment strategies that meet our mission to Investors; and to embrace change, experimentation, innovation and learning from failure to make continual improvements that drive our success and keep us ahead of our competitors. Our Values

Our core values can be summarized by the acronym RISE: Respect for our Investors, our Residents, Co-workers, Partners and Communities; Integrity in everything we do, demonstrating sincerity, honesty and the will to do it right; Simplicity free of pretension and hassle, full of value and common sense; and Excellence in offering all our Clients and Partners exceptional products and services quality, as well as providing our Employees with an excellent workplace. Why Employees Want to Work with Us

We provide an inclusive environment where all employees are valued and supported. Over the years, we developed a work culture where the potential of every employee is maximized, and everyone has equal opportunities for growth. For certain roles, we offer numerous employee perks, including: Competitive Total Rewards Packages; Comprehensive Benefits Plan including Medical, Dental, and Vision Care; Vacation Policy based on Length of Service; Centurion Learning Academy; Opportunities for Growth; Education Reimbursement Policy; Mentoring Program; Employee Referral Program; Discounted Gym Membership; Company-wide Internal Communication Platforms; Employee Volunteer Opportunities; Social Gatherings; Employee Innovation Program; and Corporate Discount Card. Overview

Reporting to the Vice President of Technical Services and Innovation, the Director of Energy Management is responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing a portfolio-wide energy management, building automation and decarbonization program for Centurion Property Associates Inc. | Centurion Apartment REIT. Accountable for energy strategy, project prioritization, budgets, performance measurement and reporting, the Director will drive improvements in building performance, reduce utility costs and greenhouse gas emissions, and align energy initiatives with operational requirements and long-term asset objectives. Responsibilities

Relationship Development

Develop and maintain positive relationships with Property Operations, Asset Management, Finance, and other internal stakeholders. Work closely with Property Managers and Site Staff to identify operational priorities and ensure energy initiatives support resident comfort, service delivery and building reliability. Manage relationships with Consultants, Contractors, utility providers and technology partners, addressing performance issues and resolving service concerns in a timely manner. Energy Management

Develop, implement and manage a proactive energy management program for the portfolio, including energy and water conservation targets, performance benchmarks and continuous improvement processes. Lead energy audits and building performance assessments to identify and prioritize opportunities for utility savings. Oversee utility monitoring, investigate consumption anomalies and direct corrective measures. Evaluate utility procurement, sub-metering and demand management opportunities in collaboration with Finance and Property Operations. Integrate energy priorities into annual operating budgets and long-term capital plans. Building Automation

Provide strategic and technical oversight of building automation systems, energy monitoring platforms and smart building initiatives. Establish standards for system selection, control sequences, data collection, commissioning and ongoing optimization. Direct the Project Manager in reviewing trend logs, alarms, schedules and set-points to improve HVAC performance and maintain resident comfort. Ensure systems are properly maintained, calibrated and supported, and that operational issues are addressed promptly in collaboration wi