Program Manager, Energy Infrastructure

**Job Details**:
Temporary Full Time (Non-UnionT)

**Posting Status**:
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants

**Duration**:
Three year contract

**Closing Date**:
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca no later than 11:59pm on **December 20, 2024.**

This role will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to implement relevant and timely operating solutions and tackle complex problems through simple and adaptable project delivery methods.

**What can I expect to do in this role?**:

- Accountable for the successful implementation of the energy infrastructure project to ensure successful completion on time, and on budget. This will include coordination with various Town departments, the energy infrastructure proponent, and Transit staff
- Manages the overall deployment, integration, commissioning, and sustainment of new buses, systems, procedures, and technology associated with the low carbon fleet into the existing operations at Oakville Transit. This includes employing established change management practices to ensure adoption and long-term sustainability
- Responsible for working with the energy infrastructure proponent and other Town departments for the successful expansion of the transit garage
- Responsible for the day to day on-site vendor related construction, and management of transit operational requirements that may be required as a result of on-site disruptions caused by the project
- Responsible for electric bus fleet planning and purchases (in conjunction with Oakville Transit Maintenance and Planning teams)
- Preparing Battery Electric Bus (BEB) business cases for future fleet acquisition (in conjunction with the Town’s Finance team)
- Assisting the Director with project updates, preparing briefings and reports, preparing council update presentations
- Working with the Town’s Finance team to update the electrification cost forecast for full fleet and facility electrification
- Working with the Town’s Facility Services team to manage the construction and expansion of energy infrastructure at the Oakville Transit garage facility. This position is the lead contact with the energy infrastructure proponent.
- Identifying new processes and procedures for staff as a result of implementing the energy infrastructure program (Planning battery electric bus by route / identifying and monitoring range of vehicles / reporting on future funding sources for the next phase)
- Planning, preparing, and negotiating RFP’s/RFQ’s for future electrification related projects
- Identifying Oakville Transit’s peak energy consumption and working with the energy infrastructure proponent to standardize the Hourly Ontario Electricity Price (HOEP) for the Town of Oakville
- Working with the energy infrastructure proponent to deploy and operate energy assets within a micro-grid to provide electricity during the forecasted peak hours in an effort to eliminate any Global Adjustment charges
- Supports town of Oakville teams managing contracts and relationships with local government partners, operating companies, manufacturers and vendors to ensure adherence to contractual requirements and key project deliverables
- Collaborate with operational teams to identify new work methods and opportunities to improve processes with a focus on reducing energy consumption
- Frequently collaborate with senior staff from internal and external stakeholders to address contractual matters, external claims, vendors, and public agencies. Produce and update contract performance reports
- Presents and reports the project progress, risks, expectations, timelines, milestones and key project metrics to senior leadership team. Provides suggestions and recommendations to the senior leadership team on risk management and program delivery
- Ensure regulatory requirements are maintained through reporting and audits. Identify gaps and develop plans where required to ensure regulatory compliance in all town facilities.
- Develop, implement, and maintain consultative support, supervision, and direction to staff engaged in continuous improvement, data literacy, project management, innovation, business analysis, and policy, procedure, and report writing

**How do I qualify?**:

- Successful completion of a four year university degree in Public Administration, Building Sciences, Civil engineering or Construction management. A background in Business and/or Finance is considered an asset. A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.
- Certification/Accreditation in one or more related fields such as; Energy Management, Project Management (PMP), Process Improvement (LEAN - Six Sigma), Basic Refrigeration, Facility Management (IFMA, BOMA), Sustainability (WELL, LEED, Passiv House), PROSCI - Change Management designation, and CPO
- Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in related field. Experience with energy management, facility operations and capital con