Energy Management Specialist

City of Mississauga; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace

Job summary

The City of Mississauga invites applications for a position in Energy Management. Reporting to the Manager, you will analyze utility consumption data, prepare budget forecasts, manage databases, and lead energy efficiency projects across City facilities.

You will collaborate with Facilities and Property Management and promote energy conservation initiatives. The role requires a post-secondary degree, 3–5 years of experience, strong Excel/SQL skills, and knowledge of energy legislation and grant

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in engineering, technology, or related field; CEM, CMVP and LEED designations are assets.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in energy and utility management is highly preferred.
• Experience with utilities (electricity, gas and water) bills management and utility budget forecast is required.
• Thorough understanding of energy sources, electricity and natural gas markets, utility billing and rate structures.
• MS Excel and relational database management (SQL) and ability to analyze large datasets are required.
• Experience with OO programming (VBA, Python, C++, Java) is preferred.
• Knowledge of energy management topics and grant programs is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and report City-wide utility budget forecasts and end-of-year projections quarterly.
• Test, analyze and maintain software programs and applications to meet business requirements.
• Analyze large volumes of utility data using statistical methods and report insights on energy performance.
• Monitor energy consumption of City facilities and interpret energy reports from monitoring software.
• Investigate utility bill irregularities and coordinate with end users and providers to resolve discrepancies.
• Communicate with facility staff about unusual energy trends and help find solutions to reduce consumption.

Skills

MS Excel

SQL

VBA

Python

C++

Java

Energy management

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree in engineering, technology, or related field

Tools

Energy monitoring software

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Req ID:28426
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions:1
Closing Date:10/14/2026

Job Summary

Reporting to Manager of Energy Management, the successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing utility consumption data, preparing utility budget forecasts and quarterly projections, database management, implementing energy efficiency projects and measures, collaborating with other sections within Facilities and Property Management to identify, implement and promote energy efficiency at City of Mississauga.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and report City-wide utility budget forecasts and end-of-year projections each quarter.
• Test, analyze and maintain software programs and applications in support of achieving business requirements.
• Analyze large volumes utility data using statistical analysis methods, interpret the results and report on insights and energy performance.
• Monitor energy consumption of City facilities and interpret energy reports from energy monitoring software.
• Investigate utility bills irregularities and coordinate with end users and utility providers to resolve all bills discrepancies.
• Communicate with facility operations staff regarding unusual increases in their facilities' energy consumption trends and works as a team to investigate and determine proper solutions to reduce energy consumption to expected levels.
• Determine energy conservation opportunities in the City’s facilities to reduce the City’s energy consumption and utility spending budget.
• Evaluate capital replacement projects and recommend energy efficiency technology vs. like for like replacement
• Communicate with energy conservation grant providers including preparing grant applications and reports, monitor and follow grant agreement conditions to the final stages including payment
• Review drawings and specifications for new capital projects for energy efficient design and attend related meetings as section representative
• Determine environmental impact of energy efficiency projects in terms of impact on greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions
• Evaluate new technologies and renewable energy projects such as district energy systems, wind power generation, cogeneration, solar water heating, solar lighting, LED lighting, green roofs, etc.
• Prepare detailed comprehensive business case studies and environmental impact reports to support new technology projects
• Develop and implementing energy awareness programs. Communicate group achievements in order to raise energy conservation profile and gather participation of the stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in engineering, technology, or related field; or any combination of education and experience deemed equivalent. CEM, CMVP and LEED designations are an asset.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of progressive experience in energy and utility management is highly preferred.
• Experience with utilities (electricity, gas and water) bills management and utility budget forecast is required.
• Thorough understanding of energy sources, electricity and natural gas markets, utility billing as well as rate structures and conservation strategies.
• MS Excel and relational database management skills (SQL), and ability to analyze large datasets are required.
• Experience and knowledge in Objective Oriented Programming (i.e. VBA, Python, C++, Java) are preferred.
• Experience with fault-detection and diagnostics software and/or energy analytics platforms is preferred.
• Knowledge of energy management topics such as energy legislations, green building standards, building automation systems, renewable energy applications, water conservation practices, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and have strong problem solving skills.
• Must have strong verbal, written communication skills, and becommitted to working in a team based environment with focus on continuous improvement and providing quality customer service.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency related grant programs and incentives from utilities and various levels of government including application procedures and grant agreements are considered an asset.
• Must have the ability to travel within the City and provide own transportation.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $80,567.00 - $107,426.00
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Hybrid Workplace (For full-time permanent and temporary positions)
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Facilities & Property Management , Energy Management
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

The City of Mississauga may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in sourcing and/or screening candidates for some positions; however, it is not used in selecting final candidates.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion .

Accommodations

The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to [e-mail] citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.