Energy Specialist

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care. Learn more.

Effective October 26, 2021 all staff for all positions across health care in British Columbia are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and there are no exceptions.

Position Highlights:

Are you an avid environmental supporter? Do you enjoy promoting sustainable practices? If so, be a part of our collaborative and dynamic team to provide a sustainable healthy environment, communities and workplaces in the lower mainland health care facilities of British Columbia. Bring your strengths in problem solving, initiative, and technical expertise to a role where you can develop your passion for Energy & Environmental Sustainability and make a true difference in our community.

As an Energy Specialist, you are a key member of the Energy & Environmental Sustainability (EES) team and are responsible for supporting the energy and sustainability projects; technical input and support regarding the management and analysis of energy data and information.

Build on your education and career experience as you:

• Input, analysis and report on utilities data and GHG emissions
• Conduct energy audits and consumption assessments
• Manage/support assigned facilities energy or sustainability projects including the measuring and reporting of key performance indicators and benchmarks
• Prepare business reports, memos, proposals, business cases and presentations for the Energy Manager or Director to identify best practices, generate consistent and comparable data across the Organizations and identify economies of scale to ensure optimal efficiency of the department and use of resources
• Identify key energy issues and assumptions to facilitate the process and procedures to enable the accurate and timely completion of the annual planning process, approvals and implementation of changes to the operating and project plan
• Conduct financial, statistical, technical and workload analysis and research to track and monitor energy related projects, identify variances and
• liaise with project management, consultants or contractors regarding changes to accommodate shifts in funding levels and/or identify remedial action

Our EES team is looking for someone who is passionate about creative practices. Your understanding and knowledge of Fortis BC rebate and saving programs, complimented with your expertise in the Fortis Energy specialist program will be considered a huge asset. We value experience working in facilities related to health care with utilities, GHG emissions data and reporting which provides you with the ability to make a positive impact in the health sector.

This Regular Full Time opportunity is based in New Westminster, BC. 

Come work with us!

Fraser Health is proudly recognized as a BC Top Employer. Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Provides technical leadership and support regarding the management and analysis of energy data and information for Fraser Health, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Provincial Health Services Authority and Providence Health Care (collectively, the "Organizations") including energy audits and consumption assessments; manages assigned projects including the measuring and reporting of key performance indicators and benchmarks; prepares business reports, memos, proposals, business cases and presentations to the Energy Manager or Director to identify best practices, generate consistent and comparable data across the Organizations and identify economies of scale to ensure optimal efficiency of the department and use of resources; identifies key energy issues and assumptions to facilitate the process and procedures to enable the accurate and timely completion of the annual planning process, approvals and implementation of changes to the operating and project plan; conducts financial, statistical, technical and workload analysis and research to track and monitor energy related projects, identifies variances and liaises with relevant stakeholders regarding changes to accommodate shifts in funding levels and/or identify remedial action.

1. Gathers, monitors and reports on items such as energy audits and consumption assessments and provides financial, statistical, technical and workload analysis to drive energy management initiatives and sustainability projects.


2. Works with the Energy Coordinator to assess energy and consumption baselines and reports on the effectiveness of various energy initiatives; identifies opportunities for energy conservation projects and makes recommendations to the Energy Manager.


3. Manages assigned projects including measuring and reporting key performance indicators and benchmarks; forwards information to internal and external stakeholders for discussion.


4. Participates in the development of internal and external energy and sustainability strategies to support facility and organizational initiatives; develops business cases, reports and proposals for energy conservation and conducts related data analysis to identify best practices and to generate comparable data across the Organizations.


5. Provides technical support, planning and expertise to energy initiatives and participates on energy management and sustainability teams, committees and working groups; supports training and on-going coaching for employee awareness programs in collaboration with the Manager, Environmental Sustainability and the Coordinator of Staff engagement.


6. Provides expertise regarding third party sponsored programs for energy conservation and efficiency initiatives and supports the Organizations'' participation in these programs.


7. Consults with stakeholders across the Organizations to research, prepare and support development of energy awareness programs and initiatives; identifies key energy issues to facilitate the accurate and timely completion of the Organizations' annual planning for energy conservation initiatives and projects including recommendations for changes.


8. Solicits and monitors internal and external feedback related to energy reduction efforts and recommends solutions; collaborates with the Energy and Sustainability team to encourage linkages with other Facilities teams; gathers data and monitors performance of energy initiatives.


9. Assists in the implementation of projects to ensure project adherence and action timelines; assists the Energy Manager in any other energy efficiency and conservation related initiatives and projects

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Building, Construction Management. Electrical Engineering, Business, Facilities Management, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management or equivalent level of education, plus a certificate in sustainable energy management, supplemented with one (1) to three (3) years' recent related experience in an energy support role.

Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed.

Professional/Technical Capabilities:

• Proven initiative, judgment, decision making and problem solving capabilities


• Proven ability to develop and maintain rapport with staff and other stakeholders


• Ability to provide technical expertise, process management to support projects


• Ability to identify issues and analyzes alternatives to provide decision support


• Ability to provide needs analysis and support to internal users and consultants


• Ability to provide insight and analysis, influence decision-making and to support interdisciplinary teams


• Ability to work effectively under time pressure to meet deadlines balance work priorities and resolve problems in a timely manner


• Ability to work independently and manage components of large engagements


• Ability to operate related equipment including related software applications


• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position