Energy And Emissions Project Manager

Come work as an Energy and Emissions Project Manager with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Working for the shared service collaboration Energy and Environmental Sustainability team and reporting to the Director, Energy and Emissions, the Energy and Emissions Project Manager is responsible for identifying, coordinating and managing the implementation of low carbon resilient project initiatives for Vancouver Coastal Health. Ensures that project deliverables are effectively completed by collaborating with stakeholders at all levels and inspires others to achieve goals and deliverables through facilitation, effective communication of corporate visions, and ensuring the culture is one in which individual competencies can thrive. May provides leadership, guidance and support to designated project staff. Projects may involve process improvement and work redesign, productivity review/staff deployment and the provision of strategic information to support those processes. Findings and recommendations have a direct financial and staff resources impact. Communicates with all levels of staff and management within the CoC and/or across VCH to facilitate consensus, consult, negotiate and share information. Liaises with consultants, vendors and other health care entities and other external agencies to negotiate contracts for the provision of goods and services.

As an Energy and Emissions Project Manager with Vancouver Coastal Health you will

• Prepare reports, memos, proposals, business cases and deliver presentations to managers, directors, and other stakeholders to secure buy-in for low carbon resilient projects.
• In collaboration with Planning and Project teams, provide assessments of low carbon resilient strategies during the planning, business case and procurement phase of major strategic projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Provide direction to project team members, conveys policies and priorities, coordinates work and ensures issues are resolved or escalated to ensure project deliverables and timelines are met.
• Identify low carbon resilient opportunities by overseeing energy audits and assessments, engaging with facilities maintenance and operations staff, and by guiding detailed energy studies by consultants. Facilitates consensus amongst internal and external stakeholders to secure the financial support and human resources necessary to implement the projects and programs identified.
• Maintain industry leading knowledge of low carbon reduction practices and technologies by liaising with other experts, reviewing current literature and attended various seminars and/or conferences on passive/low carbon solutions.
• Contribute to the preparation and updating of the long term Strategic Energy and Emissions Management Plans which details how Vancouver Coastal will meet its energy and Greenhouse Gas emission reduction objectives and targets and to satisfy Provincial policies on climate change mitigation.
• Manage low carbon resilience projects to ensure successful implementation and post project measurement and verification (M&V) process. Works with assigned staff to review, analyze and interpret low carbon emissions data; implements appropriate changes to the project scope to meet specific Greenhouse Gas emissions targets for the Vancouver Coastal Health.
• Provide energy related technical expertise, feedback, and recommendations as needed to other Vancouver Coastal Health departments on projects and equipment procurement to ensure energy and Greenhouse Gas emissions are minimized wherever possible.
• Partner with Planning and Projects teams on development of project charters, plans and deliverables.
• Contribute to the implementation of effective processes to assess project risks, identify risk mitigation strategies and monitor risk throughout the life cycle of the project.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure collaborative approach for efficient design and construction for major infrastructure projects; identify opportunities to align new construction major projects with external partner incentive programs.
• Develop and maintains positive working relationships with staff at all levels of the organization, as well as key external stakeholders, including but not limited to provincial ministries, utility providers, federal and municipal agencies.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, planning, sustainability or related field.
• Five (5) years’ recent. related experience in a leadership role in project management and in a large complex organization, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Proficiency with computer applications including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and applicable project management databases.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills with all stakeholders, and ability to work efficiently independently and as a member as a team.
• Utilizes effective facilitation, persuasion and negotiation abilities to achieve consensus, resolve conflict and achieve desired outcomes.
• Displays comprehensive knowledge of building mechanical, electrical and building automation systems, including innovative technologies.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of available resources for projects and applicable stakeholder groups, provides feedback and detailed analysis on project processes and makes recommendations as required.
• Displays comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and methodologies and experience with capital and operational projects.
• Utilizes initiative, vision, independent thinking and creative problem-solving abilities to implement project plans and realize project completion.
• Works effectively under time pressure to meet deadlines, balance work priorities and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.