Staff - Non UnionJob Category M&P - AAPSJob Profile AAPS Salaried - Facilities Management, Level FJob Title Ancillary Energy ManagerDepartment Leadership | Facilities and Trades | Student Housing and Community ServicesCompensation Range $9,048.67 - $14,114.17 CAD MonthlyThe Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.Posting End Date April 16, 2026Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.Job End Date OngoingThis position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.Job Description SummaryUBC Ancillary spaces includes both the student housing portfolio and athletic facilities across campus, encompassing approximately 760,000 square meters of gross building floor area. The Ancillary Energy Manager will be responsible for the development and execution of UBC Ancillaries Strategic Energy Management Plan. This will require identifying and implementing Energy Conservation Projects for UBC s Ancillary building portfolio at the Vancouver campus. They will be responsible for achieving targets set of 1GWh of electrical energy savings and 5000 GJ of natural gas savings annually for UBC s Ancillary buildings. This position is a contract position through to March 31, 2020 with the possibility of extension if the candidate is successful in achieving the energy targets and generating sufficient energy cost savings to support the position by the end of contract.The Ancillary Energy Engineer position is a jointly held position within SHHS, Athletics, and UBC Energy & Water Services. The position will have 100% energy focus on UBC Athletics and Recreation and SHHS existing building portfolio on the Vancouver campus.Organizational StatusJointly reports to the UBC Energy Conservation Manager in Energy & Water Services, SHHS Director, Facilities & Building Services as well as UBC Athletics; meets quarterly reporting to BC Hydro; strong collaboration with Building Operations staff; and consults with Campus and Community Planning staff, members of the academy, students, residents and commercial tenants of UBC as required. Also has direct contact with consultants, Federal and Provincial Governments and regulatory authorities.Work Performed1. Leads the design, development, budgeting, procurement, and implementation of energy and water conservation projects for SHHS and Athletics buildings across campus including controls optimization, mechanical and lighting retrofits, and sustainable capital projects.2. Complete feasibility analysis for proposed projects, energy savings calculations, payback and NPV calculations for business case evaluation. Prioritize and project manage these projects as required.3. Works closely with the Building Management Systems Manager to optimize building automation systems effectively, design controls optimization measures to reduce building energy consumption.4. Works closely with Athletics and SHHS operations staff and stakeholders to communicate and engage stakeholders on new energy conservation projects.5. Develops a Strategic Management Plan ( SEMP ) for UBC Ancillary buildings; presents to BC Hydro and UBC Stakeholders at 4 quarterly meetings on project progress.6. Conduct building audits of lighting and mechanical systems.7. Develops, directs, and project manages individual building lighting & mechanical retrofits.8. Provides Measurement and Verification analysis on projects implemented to ensure projects are saving energy and working as intended.9. Develops funding proposals to seek and secure financing for energy conservation projects through government grants and Utility provider partnerships (e.g. BC Hydro and FortisBC)10. Performs other related duties or projects as maybe required.Consequence of Error/JudgementThe Ancillary Energy Manager designs and develops complex energy conservation projects with the intent to meet UBC s public commitment to being a leader in Sustainability and achieving its aggressive GHG reduction targets. The consequences of poor decisions or errors in judgment will negatively affect these aspirations, the positions ability for extension, and the prestige of the university. Decisions made in error can result in significant financial liability to the university and can affect the environmental conditions in any buildings on campus. Wrong decisions could result in reduced user comfort, poor equipment performance & efficiency, disruption of class schedules or normal working conditions. These decisions also affect the cost of purchased utilities for the university and negatively affect Ancillary Building Operation, institutional and departmental image.Supervision ReceivedMajor proposals are reviewed by the Energy Conservation Manager, SHHS Director, and Athletics & Recreaction Directors. Progress is measured through quarterly meetings with BC Hydro and UBC stakeholders, as well as annual energy conservation reports, which may ultimately contribute to formal reports and periodic review of assignments/tasks. Works independently with plans and objectives; work is reviewed against work plan outcomes.Supervision GivenMay supervise several resource people and coordinate several issues at any one time. Will undertake field inspections, mechanical design, and provide oral and written advice and recommendations. Will also coordinate efforts of department staff as required. Will manage the work of consultants as necessary.Minimum Qualifications- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own - Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusionPreferred QualificationsUndergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Eligibility for membership in a professional Institute or Association.Bachelor s degree in mechanical, chemical or electrical engineering, engineering technology or equivalent / related field. Eligibility for membership in a professional institution or association such as APEGBC, CEM, or Engineering Technologist. Master of Clean Energy, MEL, or MSc an asset. CEM and/or CMVP certification an asset.Minimum of 7 years of related experience including experience in related technical fields, project coordination and cost control or the equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience with supervision and capital project management. Must have familiarity with and knowledge of energy efficient technologies, demonstrated experience developing compelling business cases and writing comprehensive reports, experience with financial analysis, preparing and managing budgets. Experience writing or modifying building controls programming or sequences of operation, energy management, mechanical systems design, building operation, maintenance, or closely related field. Project management business case development experience preferred. - Demonstrated ability to effectively project manage budgets, tasks and trades personnel. - Knowledge of building management and controls systems as related to energy optimisation. - Knowledge, understanding, or design experience of building mechanical systems (HVAC&R, hydronic systems, and plumbing), lighting, and district energy systems. - Motivated self-starter. - Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. - Ability and interest in engaging with the academy to leverage the intellectual capital of the university. - Strong writing and oral communication skills. - Excellent communication skills. - Professional, ethical, and responsible behaviour.
