The Technical Specialist, Energy Management, provides energy management services to support the delivery of Client-Partner real property projects and programs. The incumbent provides advice, recommendations and technical guidance in areas such as Smart Building technology and greenhouse gas reduction. The Technical Specialist supports the Client-Partners in net-zero-carbon planning, provides expert advice on the implementation of construction and renovation projects by reviewing design documents and provides technical advice in support of energy performance contracts. The incumbent prepares technical documents, supports feasibility study analyses, completes energy modelling and lifecycle cost analyses, identifies potential energy savings and evaluates and recommends available energy efficiency incentive programs.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:

Primary

Complete complex energy management work (e.g. inspections, energy audits and simulations, marginal lifecycle cost calculations, plans, gap analyses, feasibility studies)

Prepare energy requirements for statements of work to meet Client-Partner requirements

Support measurement and verification of energy savings on projects and monitor energy performance

Monitor and manage site energy consumption and energy bills

Support monitoring of site greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and tracking reductions

Implement and improve site’s Energy Management System, developing innovative strategies to reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions

Perform statistical analyses, modelling and forecasting using tools and systems such as building energy management and simulation software (e.g. RETScreen, Equest) and Microsoft Power BI

Promote,



advocate for and raise awareness of energy reduction techniques

Participate or support Client-Partners in forums, workshops, working groups and committees

Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders

Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations

Manage risk

Other

Carry out site environmental scans of energy use and decarbonization

Prepare monthly reports (e.g. for internal clients and the Client-Partners)

Other duties as assigned

SKILLS
General and Specific Knowledge

Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in energy management, facility management and construction contract management

ISO 50001 standards

Knowledge of data modelling

Process mapping and continuous improvement

Energy pricing structures

Project and risk management principles

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

Minimum: college diploma in engineering or related field with four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent; strong technical and theoretical background in energy and real property

Preferred: university degree in one of the above fields and/or additional training in project management

Other: professional certification may be required depending on position (e.g. Certified Measurement and Verification Professional, Certified Energy Manager, Certified RETScreen® Expert,



Existing Building Commissioning, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design credential)

Abilities

Use applicable computer software, analytical tools and operating systems

Effectively communicate technical/scientific concepts to a diverse audience

Apply project and risk management techniques

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

Provide functional guidance and advice to employees and Client-Partners

WORKING CONDITIONS

Typical office environment with occasional travel

Some work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment

Check out your benefits
Working with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement—and entitles you to one of the job market’s best advantages packages valued at between 25 and 30% of your salary.

Your package includes:
Health and Wellness

100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums

$400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership

$2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 paramedical coverage

Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans

Home and Family

Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance

Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program

Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks

Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home

Leave and Retirement

Public-service pension

Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with enhanced travel benefits coverage

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📌 Technical Specialist, Energy Management (Ontario)
🏢 Defence Construction Canada
📍 Ontario