Energy and Sustainability Specialist

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 76625
Ministry: Infrastructure
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Ongoing
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: November 13, 2025
Classification: Engineering and Related 2

**Salary**: $3,442.59 to $4,766.5 bi-weekly ($89,851 to $124,405/year)

Alberta Infrastructure designs, builds, manages, and maintains government-owned and operated facilities, and collaborates with other ministries to ensure that schools, hospitals, and government facilities infrastructure meet the needs of Alberta’s population. The Ministry also provides accommodation services and manages a large portfolio of owned and leased facilities while maintaining fiscal accountability and optimizing value for Albertans.

**Role Responsibilities**:
The Energy and Sustainability Specialist is a key resource supporting Alberta Infrastructure’s Energy Management Plan and broader sustainability initiatives. This role provided technical expertise in energy management, greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, and sustainable building design across government-owned and publicly funded facilities, including schools and hospitals. The position coordinates the delivery of Alberta’s Infrastructure’s energy management program and plays a central role in reducing energy consumption and GHGT emissions. Responsibilities include monitoring energy performance, conducting audits, identifying conservation opportunities, and updating the Energy Management Plan. In addition, the position contributes to the development of sustainability design standards and guidelines for the construction, maintenance and upgrading facilities. The specialist actively participates in projects by providing advice on sustainable design, energy efficiency, and commissioning practices, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize building performance. The role requires maintaining current technical knowledge in sustainability, energy, and construction practices, and integrating these advancements into both operational practices and project delivery.

The Energy Specialist works out of the Alberta Infrastructure head office in Edmonton and is required to travel throughout the province as required to carry out responsibilities. Reporting to the Building Support Manager, this position functions within applicable legislation, regulations, policies, directives, and guidelines.

**Key responsibilities for the Energy and Sustainability Specialist include but are not limited to**:

- Monitoring and analysing utility consumption (electricity, water and natural gas) across government-owned facilities, reporting on performance trends and supporting data-driven decision-making.
- Conducting AHSRAE Level 1 and Level 2 energy audits to identify energy and GHG reduction opportunities in government-owned and managed facilities and prepare action plans.
- Providing technical expertise in sustainable building design, commissioning, and energy performance for the construction, maintenance and upgrading of publicly funded facilities.
- Developing and supporting the implementation of sustainability design standards and guidelines to improve long-term performance of infrastructure.
- Collaborating directly and indirectly with TPS contractors, electricians, HVAC contractors, engineers, architects, and other professionals to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), GA, AP or LEED AP BDC+C
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to write technical reports
- Strong research, analytical, consulting, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret and explain highly technical data for a variety of clients

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**APS Competencies**:
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

- **Systems Thinking**: Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them
- **Creative Problem Solving**: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues
- **Drive for Results**: Takes and delegates responsibility for outcomes
- **Develop Networks**: Leverages relationships to build input and perspective

**Qualifications**:

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**Required**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Building Science/Envelope Systems) or related discipline
- 5 years of directly related experience
- Eligible to register membership with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Laberta (APEGA)
- Valid Alberta Class 5 operators license to drive to and from across ministry meetings, consultant