Job Description

Role impact:

The Climate & Energy Analyst will support the Climate & Energy Managers, with research, planning, and deployment of energy management and climate action initiatives and programs to reduce costs and carbon emissions, as well as to streamline internal processes and resources. Primary duties will include providing centralized support on building performance, monitoring and analysis relating to the execution of Green at Work (GAW) program performance. Green at Work is CF\xe2\x80\x99s sustainability operations program that supports and assists property teams with meeting annual performance targets for energy, water, waste, and implement operational best practices.

The Climate & Energy Analyst will directly support the utility cost containment and CF\xe2\x80\x99s climate and emission target. The Analyst will also be contributing to major energy cost conservation projects and initiatives including, multi-site incentives applications, energy conservation projects investigations and validations, business case development, etc. The Analyst will collaborate in the execution of national programs and standards to contribute to a sustainable energy culture and to support continual energy/emissions reduction, sustainability, and wellness improvement.

What you will deliver:

• Perform data analysis and Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) for building and portfolio-level energy, water, greenhouse gas emissions performance reporting; Review and investigate month-over-month and annual variances to identify anomalous normalized consumption, and flag performance gaps in CF\xe2\x80\x99s national sustainability program, Green at Work.
• Uphold the data integrity of the GAW platform to the highest standard; continuously review energy, carbon, and water performance to detect off target properties and data anomalies; explore new opportunities to improve portfolio energy and carbon performance; assist with demand management and utility incentive programs.
• Contribute to major energy cost conservation projects and initiatives including, multi-site incentives applications, demand cost reduction initiatives, energy conservation projects investigations and validations, business case development, etc.
• Provide technical expertise and support for benchmarking programs (e.g., EWRB) and third-party sustainability certifications (i.e., Energy Star Portfolio Manager, LEED, GRESB, etc.)
• Support data analytics and monitor electric vehicle charging usage data.
• Help prepare utility incentive applications to help push forward the business cases of energy efficiency projects.
• Support CF\xe2\x80\x99s demand management programs by analyzing energy and demand reduction data and identifying areas of improvement
• Provide assistance in reviewing natural gas and electricity hedging data
• Support the review of energy-saving opportunity projects including both capital improvement projects and operational and maintenance measures
• Review existing energy study reports and aggregate information for energy saving opportunities
• Support CF\xe2\x80\x99s building analytics program, Energy Smart Operations (ESO), by reviewing conservation measures identified through the program and helping prioritize measures execution. Also, by interpreting data and applying analytics to evaluate and improve buildings\xe2\x80\x99 performance.
• Support energy and climate related sustainability initiatives, tactics, and standards, including but not limited to CF\xe2\x80\x99s national sustainability program, Green at Work.
• Work with teams to support the preparation of annual capital and operating budgets considering planned changes including energy projects.
• May identify gaps to the data, processes, reporting, and will present findings to the Manager, Climate & Energy for evaluation and decision-making.

What your strengths are:

• Understanding of building science, heat transfer and thermodynamics fundamentals, and energy efficient building technologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word and Excel), Google Workspace Tools (e.g., Google Sheet), and data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to continually learn
• Self-directed, problem-solver, and solution oriented

What you need to succeed:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field of study (e.g., environmental studies/sciences, energy management, engineering, or other relevant disciplines, etc.)
• Ability and aptitude to obtain Professional designation as a Certified Engineering Technician/Technologist (CET), a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or a Licensed Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) registered in Ontario
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience in the areas of sustainability, energy management, or data analytics in consulting, commercial real estate, building development, or property management sector.
• Knowledge in energy benchmarking, HVAC systems, lighting, controls and building automation systems in relation to building energy efficiency performance
• Experience with GHG reporting, accounting/budgeting, project management, data management (e.g., SQL), exposure to BAS protocols, and sustainability frameworks (e.g., LEED) are a plus

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Why you should join us:

At Cadillac Fairview we have been transforming communities for over 50 years. We are so much more than our properties. We are building leaders at all levels. We offer the challenge of interesting work, a great organizational culture, the opportunity to collaborate with the best in the business, and support for your growth and development. We reward values-based behavior and superior results with a competitive rewards package that includes best-in-class benefits and pension. Imagine a place where you can make a difference!

At CF our everyday actions and critical business decisions are guided by our CF Values. Achieving results is naturally important for us and we achieve results through behaviours that are consistent with our CF Values.

Are you someone who believes in our values?

• Aim Higher - we strive to exceed expectations
• Own Your Expertise - we empower ourselves and each other
• Collaborate Effectively - we bring the right people together to get the right results
• Engage with Empathy - we objectively consider the needs of others
• Embrace Change - we drive, learn from, and adapt to change

At CF you\'ll join a diverse community and award-winning team where your talent and commitment to excellence are welcomed, valued and respected. We\'re ready to meet you there - are you?

CF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. If you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment, assessment, and/or selection process, please notify your CF contact or email cfcareers@cadillacfairview.com.

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