410 - Property Management - Energy Analyst

**Job Title**: Energy Analyst

**Reports To**: Director, Operational & Property Management Innovation

**Department**: Operations

Position Summary

The role will use the skills required of an Energy Analyst in an in-house expert and a working knowledge of the necessary skills to manage, monitor, and report on our asset's energy use per property. The Energy Analyst will also assist the Property Management Team in the fulfillment of their responsibilities in managing the Portfolio.

**Responsibilities**:

- Analyze large volumes of utility data using statistical analysis methods, interpret the results and report on insights and energy performance. Report on any discrepancies.
- Monitor energy consumption of properties and interprets energy reports from energy monitoring software.
- Investigate utility bill irregularities and coordinate with end users and utility providers to resolve all bill discrepancies.
- Communicate with operations staff regarding unusual increases in their properties' energy consumption trends and works as a team to investigate and determine proper solutions to reduce energy consumption to expected levels.
- Determine energy conservation opportunities in the properties to reduce energy consumption and utility spending budget.
- Evaluate capital replacement projects and recommend energy efficiency technology vs. like-for-like replacement
- Review drawings and specifications for new capital projects for energy-efficient design and attend related meetings as a section representative
- Determine the environmental impact of energy efficiency projects in terms of impact on greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions
- Assist in the evaluation new technologies and renewable energy projects such as district energy systems, wind power generation, cogeneration, solar water heating, solar lighting, LED lighting, green roofs, etc.
- Prepare detailed comprehensive business case studies and environmental impact reports to support new technology projects
- Develop and implement energy awareness programs. Communicate group achievements in order to raise the energy conservation profile and gather the participation of the stakeholders.
- Perform other duties as assigned

**Academic/Professional Requirements**:

- University Degree or College Diploma in a business or related field.

**Required Skills/Experience**:

- Post-secondary diploma/degree in engineering, technology, or related field would be an asset;
- CEM, CMVP and similar designations are an asset.
- Experience with energy analytics platforms is highly recommended.
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel is highly preferred
- Experience with analyzing large datasets and developing energy models for GRESB and SASB reporting.
- Minimum of 3 - 5 years of progressive experience in data/energy and utility management is highly preferred.
- Experience with utilities (electricity, gas and water) bills management and utility budget forecast required.
- Thorough understanding of energy sources, electricity and natural gas markets, utility billing, rate structures, and conservation strategies.
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be committed to working in a team-based environment focusing on continuous improvement and providing quality customer service.
- Expert MS Excel skills are required, and relational database management skills (SQL) are preferred.
- Experience and knowledge in Objective Oriented Programming (i.e., VBA, Python, C++, Java) preferred.
- Must have the ability to travel and provide own transportation.

Values

The Energy Analyst shall conduct him/herself in a respectful and ethical manner in representing the Trust’s interests. The Energy Analyst shall demonstrate entrepreneurialism and behave like an “owner” in carrying out daily tasks and responsibilities, demonstrating creativity and resourcefulness in achieving desired results. The Energy Analyst must take accountability for decisions made and the Energy Analyst is expected to be a team player and work effectively with colleagues and associates in terms of input, sharing of ideas and working to achieve common goals.

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