The Utilities Management Program (UMP) is a newly launched program by Green Light on a Better Environment (GLOBE) Inc. designed to collect utility consumption data and generate easy-to-use reports for housing providers in the social housing sector in Ontario to encourage regular monitoring and the adoption of energy conserving behaviours and activities in multi-family residential buildings.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Development and Delivery
• Launch and manage the UMP program with responsibility for work plan development, coordination with all partners and stakeholders, budgeting and reporting
• Become fluent in Portfolio Manager software including managing development of data base and inputting of on-going consumption data
• Interface and maintain relationship with housing providers/Service Managers and other stakeholders
• Establish relationship with various local distribution companies (LDC) and gas partners who will support access to participant consumption data
• Monitor, measure and report on results of programs in accordance with funding requirements
• Work with marketing and communications to develop all relevant program materials
• Meet all required reporting and deliverable deadlines
• Document through case analysis and best practice research the results of program and make recommendations for further program enhancements.
• Develop a model for ongoing program development and implementation
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Development
Provide support to the Manager and General Manager of GLOBE and members of the Board of Directors in mining and securing new product and service opportunities.
Stakeholder Relations
• Represent GLOBE in all outside meetings with participants, funders, and program partners
• Develop, promote and maintain effective working relationships with participants, other housing providers, affiliated associations, positioning GLOBE and HSC as key customer focused service providers
• Maintain up to date knowledge of the sector and energy conservation and efficiency programming through attendance at sector forums, marketing sessions and relevant workshops
Required Skills and Abilities
• Sound understanding of energy management practices, energy management services and building science.
• Experience with energy management software and utility data
• Good understanding of opportunities in modifying conservation behaviour through education and outreach
• Good facilitation skills and ability to network with a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Sound policy/program development and administration skills.
• Good oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and across organizational boundaries.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel and comfortable learning new technical, software programs.
• Good attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Ability to interpret strategic goals to achieve operational results.
• Ability to develop and monitor budgets.
Qualifications
• Post-graduate degree or bachelor’s degree in building science, engineering, environmental studies or a combination of education and professional work experience
• Energy advisor experience an asset
• Minimum 1 year experience in project management
• Experience with data management an asset
• Familiarity with social housing and delivery of community based programming an asset.
The Energy Analyst position is a two year paid contract position with a possibility for renewal.
This position will require some travel throughout Ontario promoting and supporting clients and partners participating in the program.
Applications should be sent electronically to kbrownstone@hscorp.ca
no later than noon on Friday January 27th, 2012. Please note that only those applicants chosen for interviews will be contacted.
