Corporate Energy Specialist

**Corporate Energy Specialist**
**Regular Full-Time**

identify and implement low carbon energy initiatives in line with Squamish’s Municipal Energy and Emissions Plan (MEEP)
and Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP). The position will focus on municipal (corporate) actions related new
building support for projects. We are looking for an energetic team player who takes initiative, builds relationships and
can overcome obstacles to realize results.

This is a full-time position that is currently funded for approximately 26 months, with the possibility for renewal. The role

is developed in partnership with BC Hydro’s Commercial Energy Manager Program and is funded by BC Hydro and the

District of Squamish.

**_Key Responsibilities: _**
❖ Identifies, evaluates and implements opportunities to increase efficiencies, reduce emissions and pursue

renewable energy generation in Squamish’s corporate buildings.

❖ Identifies, evaluates and implements opportunities to reduce emissions in Squamish’s vehicle fleet.

❖ Oversees, facilitates and coordinates projects, programs and related grants and contracts with government, utility,

and other community partners.

❖ Develops and executes plans to raise corporate and community awareness of BC Hydro programs and incentives

for low carbon energy solutions in Squamish.

❖ Acts as a champion and project manager for key energy initiatives. Builds support and buy in for projects among

staff from other departments.

planning, policy, or another relevant field, will possess additional education, training or accreditation in a field related to

energy or sustainability. In addition, this role requires five years’ experience years of experience working in a field

related to energy or sustainability, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.**_ _**

**_Who we are: _**The District of Squamish is a progressive and growing community. Our friendly, small-town setting,

spectacular natural environment, thriving arts, culture and heritage scene and world-class recreational opportunities

offer an incredible live-work-play lifestyle that few places can beat.

We are a team of fun-loving yet highly dedicated and hardworking professionals who are committed to continuous

**Our Vision**: Our organization is a thriving community, serving the thriving community of Squamish.

**Our Mission**: We lead, facilitate and partner to ensure a liveable and sustainable Squamish.

**Our Core Values**: Respect, Integrity, Connection, Progress**_ _**

**_Think you would be the perfect fit?_** Then come and Deliver Outstanding Service at the District of Squamish On top of
the hourly rate of $47.63, the District of Squamish also offers a comprehensive benefits package, municipal pension
plan, as well as a compressed work week which allows for an earned day off every second week.

**_We can’t wait to hear from you_** A complete job advertisement can be viewed below.

Human Resources

District of Squamish

37955 Second Avenue, P.O. Box 310, Squamish, B.C., V8B 0A3

Application deadline: February 11, 2025
- The District of Squamish is located in the unceded traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish _
- Nation). We offer gratitude to the Skwxwú7mesh People who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. _

**External Job Posting**

**Position**:Corporate Energy Specialist**

**Status**: Regular Full-Time

**Work Area**: Sustainability

**Posting Date**: January 7, 2025

**Closing Date**: February 11, 2025

**GENERAL SUMMARY**

Reporting to the Manager of Sustainability and Climate Change, the Corporate Energy Specialist works closely with the

District’s Sustainability team to identify and implement low carbon energy initiatives in line with Squamish’s Municipal

Energy and Emissions Plan (MEEP) and Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP). The main focus of this role is on municipal

to carry out these initiatives.

**MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Contributes to the success of our team and creation of our thriving community by fostering the District of Squamish

corporate values in their work: Respect, Integrity, Connection and Progress.

**Energy Management**
- Identifies, evaluates and implements opportunities to increase efficiencies, reduce emissions and/or pursue

renewable energy generation in Squamish’s corporate buildings.
- Identifies, evaluates and implements opportunities to reduce emissions in Squamish’s vehicle fleet.
- Contributes to local government efforts related to the corporate building construction and retrofits, circular economy,

renewable energy, embodied carbon, and other sustainability-related projects.
- Identifies issues, gaps, and opportunities related to climate action through technical analyses and liaison with staff

and key partners. Identifies opportunities and secures funding to support initiatives.
- Explores and develops business cases around sustainability projects including all necessary analytical work and

presenting