Energy Advocate

The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community - UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.

Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.

**The opportunity**:
The Energy Advocate specializes in monitoring, analysing, optimizing and identifying ways and means (technical and procedural) to improve energy efficiency for the University of Manitoba facilities. The incumbent serves as a key advisor to the UM Facilities team on energy matters and works to uphold institutional priorities within the UM Energy Conservation Program and Climate Action Plan. The Energy Advocate leads the areas of performance metrics, standards and commissioning of new and existing facilities on campus. A high degree of collaboration with other facilities team members and external stakeholders is required. The Energy Advocate is responsible to initiate, analyse, develop, prioritize, design, justify, implement, monitor, negotiate, and resolve all issues.

**The qualifications and experience we’re looking for**:

- Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering (BSc. M.E) from a recognized University is required.
- Mechanical engineer (P.Eng.) required.
- Registered Mechanical Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of Manitoba (APEGM) is required.
- Member of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE) is required.
- At least 10 years of energy engineering experience including a minimum of five years in the Energy Conservation field is required.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Must be technically competent in the following fields: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Condition (HVAC), Energy Conservation Direct Digital Control Systems (DDC) and Central Heating & Cooling Systems required.
- Must be in good physical condition to access all areas of building, tunnels, crawl spaces, attics, roofs, etc.
- Tact, initiative, and the ability to communicate verbally and in writing, in English, are essential.
- Must have demonstrated ability to complete projects on time and within budget allocations.
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communications required.
- Must have the ability to solve problems and ability to discern relative importance required.

**Why the University of Manitoba?**

Along with being one of Manitoba’s top employers, we are proud to provide a collaborative and enriching work environment. In addition to a strong compensation package with a competitive salary, the University provides an exceptional workplace that includes:

- Comprehensive group benefits and pension plan.
- Competitive vacation time.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- A full spectrum of professional development opportunities.

**Closing Date: June 30, 2023**

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of _The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act_ (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $82,391.81-$148,305.26 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-07-31