The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, the Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.  

Union: Non-Union
Site: 67 College St. Toronto. ON
Department: Energy & Environment
Reports to: Director, Environmental Compliance, Energy & Sustainability
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $87,656 - $109,571
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: September 13, 2024

Position Summary

Guided by the Energy & Environment strategic plan, the Energy Manager champions an environmentally sensitive culture, including University Health Network’s values of Stewardship, Safety and Teamwork, through the development and implementation of initiatives related to energy efficiency, utility cost management, GHG emissions mitigation, and overall environmental sustainability. The role delivers energy management through the development and execution of projects as well as programs promoting sustainability, conservation and behavior change strategies across UHN.

Duties

• Champions an environmentally sensitive culture through innovation, new technologies and initiatives to minimize impact on global environment and lead the development of green healthcare.
• Develops, implements, manages and reviews short and long-term plans which are in alignment with UHN’s goals and strategies. 
• Develops financial business cases for energy conservation and GHG mitigation projects
• Implements projects according to UHN’s project management processes, including design, review, construction, commissioning, handover and post project measurement & verification
• Obtains and leverages all available incentive and external funding opportunities for energy management, including federal and provincial greenhouse gas reduction programs
• Documents project outcomes using industry standard monitoring and verification approaches
• Reviews and analyzes UHN’s utility consumption and costs
• Monitors quality improvement outcomes on a regular basis; develops action plans to address identified issues.
• Contributes to corporate efforts and initiatives, as appropriate, to enhance UHN's mission, values and goals.
• Represents the unit/department internally on UHN committees, as required, and UHN in the external community at conferences, workshops, etc.

• At minimum, completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or recognized equivalent.
• P.Eng and Certified Energy Manager designations preferred
• At minimum, 8-10 years of related experience.
• Demonstrate understanding of hospital HVAC systems
• Documented successful utility cost mitigation projects
• Experience with developing and implementing energy management plans
• Ability to summarize and explain sustainability concepts for non-technical audiences at all levels
• Project management experience, with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
• Strong mathematic skills, with experience analyzing, reporting, and summarizing data
• Effective communication with senior level as well as front line staff
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments and sites
• Knowledge of industry trends, governmental regulations and sustainability best practices
• Excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills
• Advanced data analysis skills in Microsoft Excel
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Solid web and social media strategy/implementation skills
• Advising on procurement and supply-chain projects

Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.