Municipal energy superintendent managing Hamilton’s corporate utilities, conservation, and facility renewal programs. Leading budgets, capital projects, renewable initiatives, and Net Zero strategy implementation.
Responsibilities
Lead the energy and utilities programs and lifecycle renewal projects for all corporate-wide facilities
Oversee Corporate Energy Conservation and Demand Management strategies
Manage utilities procurement, energy billing validation, and selected lifecycle replacement projects
Develop and execute the City's Corporate Energy Policy and monitor energy results and key performance indicators
Develop business cases and manage energy conservation and demand management retrofit projects
Manage corporate energy procurement and rate strategies for electricity, natural gas, fuel, and other energy commodities
Develop and maintain energy management software systems for metering, billing, verification, and invoicing
Develop partnerships with City departments, suppliers, government officials, agencies, consultants, and community partners
Develop alternative funding sources for energy conservation and demand management projects
Manage staff and provide support to Office of Energy Initiatives programs
Provide leadership and training on energy plans and strategies
Collaborate on the Pathway to Net Zero Strategy and emissions reduction initiatives
Manage capital energy renewal projects and associated consulting
Manage implementation of the City's District Cooling System and assist with Hamilton Renewable Power generation projects
Recommend services, policies, and programs and identify process improvements and cost-reduction opportunities
Develop and implement green and renewable energy programs and monitor emission credits
Manage supervisory staff and synchronize daily operations with departmental and corporate mandates
Participate in labour relations, collective agreement negotiations, grievance settlements, and supervisory staff appointments
Prepare and monitor operating and capital budgets
Authorize payments for external trades and companies
Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, procedures, and safe working practices
Prepare and present reports to the Director, Corporate Management Team, Council, and Committees
Ensure staff receive safety and technical training and comply with health and safety standards
Requirements
Diploma in Engineering (mechanical engineering preferable), Engineering Technology, Building Science programs, or a relevant discipline, or equivalent education and related work experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) designation and/or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification considered an asset
Strong understanding of building mechanical and electrical systems, including HVAC, chillers, boilers, automation systems, and energy management control systems
Knowledge of ASHRAE standards, energy efficiency guidelines, building codes, and occupational health and safety requirements
Experience developing and managing capital projects, including budgeting, procurement, contractor/vendor coordination, tender specifications, and project delivery
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
Extensive experience in corporate billing verification, utility/energy usage and energy accounting systems, natural gas renewal power systems, co-generation operations, strategic capital planning, and contract management
Direct managerial experience, including financial budget administration within the power/energy/electricity industry and municipal environment
Experience managing staff in a unionized environment
Knowledge and experience with Net Zero strategies
Experience delivering governance-level presentations, such as Board presentations or Council Committee presentations
Facilities Management experience, including knowledge of complete generating facility operations
Effective decision-making, negotiation, planning, and project management skills
Excellent knowledge of corporate budget processes and budget control
Excellent computer skills in a Windows environment using MS Office, with a focus on financial analysis and economic justification
Valid Class G driver's licence; proof required after hire
Benefits
Permanent, full-time employment
35 hours per week
Equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection
Accommodation throughout the hiring process
Union/non-union workplace benefits are not otherwise specified
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