Water & Energy Efficiency Manager

The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) believes in Our Communities, Our Environment and Our People. As a trusted partner to municipalities, First Nations communities, businesses, governments and institutions across Ontario, we provide our clients with total solutions in water and wastewater. We are dedicated to working closely with our clients to help them build healthy sustainable communities and organizations and provide safe and reliable drinking water to thousands of Ontarians each day. Become a Water & Energy Efficiency Manager with OCWA today!(The above salary range is from 2022, and the minimum and maximum of the pay range will be adjusted once the new pay range for 2024 is available.)

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions. Visit the  OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the  OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's  Human Rights Code . Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role you will:

• Lead the implementation of OCWA's corporate energy program and support the climate change strategy in partnership with and service departments within OCWA.
  
• Manage the planning and delivery of OCWA energy efficiency programs and services in coordination with financial support from Independent Energy System Operator (IESO).
  
• Conduct energy benchmarking and greenhouse gas emissions reduction studies for OCWA operated wastewater and water treatment facilities.
  
• Develop relationships and linkages between OCWA and municipal, industrial water and wastewater and First Nations clients across the province to increase the industry profile for OCWA as the primary engineering service provider in leading edge energy conservation and climate change initiatives.
  
• Manage and deliver energy audits and assessments, develop Measurement and Verification (M&V) plans.
  
• Prepare and present business cases to assist municipal clients in the development of Energy Efficiency projects and the attainment of grants through IESO incentive programs.
  
• Provide technical support to pilot projects involving new innovative technologies related to energy conservation and climate change.
  
• Provide energy engineering expertise, guidance and advice to OCWA on changing energy markets, technical energy conservation, climate change policy and strategic energy planning.
  
• Lead an interdisciplinary team (engineers, process specialists, SCADA technicians, etc.) to deliver engineering solutions for energy management and climate change projects.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) by Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).
  
• (Candidates with EIT designation will not be considered for this position.)
  
• Degree in chemical or electrical engineering preferred.

Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience working with SCADA systems and process control is an asset.
  
• Knowledge and experience working with the Green Energy Act.
  
• Sound knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of electrical/controls engineering in relation to water and wastewater treatment systems, energy conservation, efficiency and climate change, in order to provide engineering leadership, expertise and advice to OCWA and its clients.
  
• Knowledge and expertise in electrical engineering design related to water supply and treatment, wastewater pumping and treatment, and biosolids disposal.
  
• Proficient in the preparation of proposals, reports, contract documents preparation and tendering.
  
• Ability to manage client needs, project scope, budget, resources and staff, and schedule.
  
• Knowledge of energy market and energy conservation funding programs in Ontario.
  
• Proficient in MS Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Proven ability to provide technical leadership and direction.
  
• Project management skills to plan, lead, and conduct engineering projects across Ontario.
  
• Research and analytical skills to lead/conduct engagement processes with clients on proposed engineering services.
  
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
  
• Demonstrated strong oral and writing skills for the development of proposal documentation, technical business cases, reports, briefings and client correspondence.
  
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
  
• Proven ability and interest in mentoring junior staff.

What's in it for you?

• Flexible learning and development opportunities.
  
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization with the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Ontario.
  
• Work with the partner of choice for more communities than any other water and wastewater service organization in Ontario for over 30 years.
  
• Work with an organization committed to innovation and advanced technology.
  
• A defined benefit pension plan; Comprehensive Health Plan; Life and Disability Insurance.
  
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits including for adoptive parents.

Ontario Clean Water Agency is an inclusive employer.

We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an agency of the Province of Ontario, reporting to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. In 2023, OCWA staff treated water and wastewater, and provided other technical services for 318 clients in the province including 169 municipalities, 16 First Nations, 108 commercial and industrial clients and 25 government and institutional clients. Municipal clients range in size from populations as large as 1.5 million in the Region of Peel to as small as 2,400 in Moose Factory. This broad scope of experience ensures OCWA has the expertise to solve any issues that may arise, in any size or type of treatment process in the province. Our Agency has grown its municipal client base every year over the past 30 years is proof of this value. We continue to focus on our people and strategies to attract and retain competent staff. Note: Thank you for your interest, we will contact you only if we choose you for further screening or an interview.