Job Description

About Our Organization:
When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of 2000 full and part-time employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph\xe2\x80\x99s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment.


As a regional top employer, the City of Guelph values its employees and offers competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, opportunities for professional development, a healthy work-life balance, and many roles with flexible work options. Our corporate values are integrity, service, inclusion, wellness, and learning. Guelph is consistently ranked as one of the best places in Canada to live, work, and play\xe2\x80\x94all good reasons to consider a career in this beautiful city. Job Summary:
The successful candidate will be a collaborative, client-focused project manager that will be responsible for end-to-end management, coordination and oversight of various projects that focus on energy conservation and greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City of Guelph Corporate Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.


Your Role

• Project manage all activities leading to the successful implementation of projects (e.g. Corporate and Community energy conservation and climate change mitigation programs, industrial process upgrades, municipal infrastructure upgrades, new construction and building facility upgrades).
• Manage projects at different stages in the project lifecycle.
• Manage project schedules including critical project milestone dates.
• Monitor overall project costs and variances from budgets.
• Provide members of the public with information regarding the projects and coordination of community consultative events.
• Conduct detailed energy audits and reviews to identify energy conservation and GHG emission reduction opportunities.
• Develop business cases for energy conservation and GHG emission reduction opportunities.
• Oversee the implementation of capital projects including: preparation and review of contracts and tender documentation; management of the tender process; selection of vendors; management/oversight of design, construction, post-project commissioning and measurement and verification; review of change orders, progress payment certificates, and invoices and recommend payment; review of construction to ascertain it is in general conformance with contract documents; manage shop drawings, site instructions, change notices, change orders, and record drawings and manuals; oversee clearing of deficiencies, and address warranty issues.
• Cultivate and maintain excellent working relationships with facility managers, operations staff, and other project stakeholders; provide consultation services to determine project requirements (energy and non-energy), provide them with regular status updates and manage any issues in a positive, thorough, and proactive manner.
• Work within the Corporate Energy and Climate Change team and closely coordinate with the broader Facilities and Energy Management department.
• Ensure that all safety and operational procedures are followed during work performance.
• Manage and coordinate the work of architects, engineers, consulting teams and contractors to meet the requirements of the project.
• Review reports, conceptual designs, detailed designs, drawings, specifications and tender documents, and identify and recommend energy conservation and GHG emission reduction opportunities.
• Conduct site inspections and oversee/prepare deficiency reports for appropriate action.
• Manage and coordinate the application and fulfillment process for energy conservation and greenhouse gas grants and incentives.
• Analyze energy and greenhouse gas emissions data for performance tracking and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to AODA requirements, asbestos, mold, and OH&S Regulations.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through the completion of post-secondary education in mechanical/electrical engineering or a related discipline and considerable experience in sustainable design and construction within the ICI sector (Institutional, Commercial and Industrial). Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• P.Eng. or eligible for registration in the province of Ontario within one year.
• Experience leading projects on time and on budget.
• Experience in ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems implementation and auditing.
• Experience in energy management and climate change mitigation (e.g. energy upgrades, retro-commissioning, energy auditing, measurement and verification, energy policy, climate change mitigation and adaptation strategy development, community energy).
• A valid Class G drivers licence with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver\xe2\x80\x99s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their licence is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.
• Ability to develop business cases, data analysis.
• Excellent communications skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, stakeholders, contractors and the general public.
• Ability to prepare presentations on energy savings and present to staff and project stakeholders.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to resolve customer inquiries/complaints effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage staff and work in a team environment.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Project and Outlook).
• Knowledge and understanding of AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of buildings, process equipment, building HVAC and electrical systems as they relate to energy management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a demanding environment.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance regulations such air and noise ECAs and EASR considered an asset.
• Knowledge of building automation systems and commissioning processes.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Corporate and Community Energy and Climate Change programs.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) credentials considered an asset.

In keeping with our corporate value of Wellness, The City of Guelph recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. Where the work permits, employees will have the ability to participate in our Hybrid Work and our Flexible Time programs. Please note, this position is eligible for Hybrid and Flexible work arrangements (subject to change).


Rate
$77,600 - $97,000


How to Apply Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by February 7, 2023. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered. Proof of qualifications will be requested at the interview stage.
The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.
Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.