PASS 285 - Energy Management & Facilities Compliance Officer FTE 1.0 (Re-Post)

Posted April 5, 2024 Internal/External

Schools and administrative sites within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) give witness to the truth that Jesus Christ is the foundation and the heart of Catholic Education and the centre of its community. Central to this vibrant and student focused system is a vision of students as uniquely created in the image of God. This commitment is expressed and realized in the Boards Mission which is:

In union with our Bishop, to enable all learners to realize the fullness of humanity of which our Lord Jesus Christ is the model

Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) is committed to equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring of qualified staff who reflect the diversity of students and our community. We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to: * First Nations, Mtis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples; * members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour or place of origin;

* persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

Date of Appointment: As soon as possible

Reporting to: Manager of Capital Renewal

Description:

Reporting to the Manager of Capital Renewal, as the successful candidate, you will be responsible for the energy management and facilities regulatory compliance portfolios within the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board. Your thorough understanding of building energy requirements and effective strategies for control will result in reductions in energy consumption and carbon footprint, thereby promoting stewardship of creation, efficiencies and a positive environment within our system and greater community.

In addition, you will manage other compliance and reporting requirements within the facilities management department, including but not limited to: annual energy and greenhouse gas reporting, asbestos in buildings management, ground water testing, backflow valve testing, and life safety systems protocols. There is a requirement of participation on a weekly after hours on-call rotation approximately every eight weeks.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Energy tracking & monitoring Utilizing a utilities database for energy tracking and monitoring, prioritize facilities and recommend efficiency improvement initiatives. Maintenance and operating schedules Review the control systems, operating schedules and maintenance practices at facilities to identify operational savings. Develop practices and programs to enhance energy efficiency. Examples might include: remote BAS monitoring and management, facility HVAC systems re-commissioning, BAS analytics software add-ons, etc.

Energy conservation opportunities & action plan Identify, assess, prioritize and recommend energy conservation projects including capital improvement projects and operational and maintenance related. This will include the preparation of business cases to justify capital expenditures and the preparation of applications for available financial incentives.

Energy conservation behaviors and business process improvements Work to create and foster a sustainable energy management culture within the board through working with School Stewardship of Creation teams and other committees.

Reporting Complete the regulatory mandated annual energy and water consumption report and five-year plans for compliance with the Ontario Electricity Act (formerly under the Green Energy Act O. Reg 397/11) and create timely informative reports for the Board of Trustees.

FACILITIES COMPLIANCE Assume the responsibility of managing and facilitating information related to compliance mandates in facilities management, including, but not limited to, requirements under Ontario Electricity Act annual reporting; O. Reg 278/05 Designated Substance Asbestos; O. Reg 213/07 Fire Code; O. Reg 243/07 Safe Drinking Water; O. Reg 102/94 Waste Audits; Ministry of Environment Ground Water Testing (3 sites); Municipal By-Law orders and compliance (e.g. Backflow Preventer testing). GENERAL This position is required to ADDITIONAL DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Qualifications: Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in a related discipline. (Other combinations of education and work experience will be considered.)

Minimum of 3-4 years work experience with building systems and technology (especially HVAC/BAS) with an energy management focus

Demonstrated experience using RETScreen and UCD software is an advantage

Excellent communication, quantitative and analytical skillsLocation: Thomas Mahony Building

57 Stuart Street, Hamilton, ON

Salary: Professional Administrative Support Staff (PASS 7) ($72,882 - $91,051)

Last date for consideration: Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Please include the full posting title within the subject line. The resume must include two (2) Professional References; and a Pastoral Reference Letter is preferred. It must also include an authorization to contact references provided. Thank you to all applicants who submit their application. Please note that consideration

will be given to those applicants who submitted a complete package. Only those applicants eligible for an interview will be contacted.

In our efforts to ensure an inclusive, diverse and representative workforce, HWCDSB will: value, promote and encourage the hiring of staff from under-represented communities;

value applicants additional experiences, lived experience, skills, backgrounds and perspectives

collect voluntary self -identification data from applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, HWCDSBs Teacher Hiring Practices Administrative Procedures, and Ontarios Anti -Racism Data Standards: Where the required skills, ability and qualifications of candidates are relatively equal, candidates who self- identify as a member of one or more under-represented groups may be selected.

The HWCDSB is also an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We also recognize our duty to accommodate and foster a culture of inclusion. We will provide accommodations during the hiring process. If an accommodation is required, please inform the Human Resources Team or Hiring Manager in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidates required accommodation will be addressed confidentially.