Energy Manager - Niagara Region

Blackstone Energy Services Inc.; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Total compensation package

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Blackstone Energy Services Inc. is seeking an Energy Manager for the Niagara Region, leading the Energy-as-a-Service program. You will collaborate with the client’s facilities team and Blackstone teams to achieve energy-savings targets and drive GHG reductions.

The role combines energy management with analytics, BAS optimization, and retro-commissioning across a range of mechanical systems. This is a 2-year contract with a hybrid onsite work model at the Niagara Region client site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in energy management, building performance, retro-commissioning, or analytics-driven optimization roles.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, controls, and building operations in institutional/commercial environments.
• Familiarity with energy analytics and/or FDD platforms is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Support energy tracking at campus and building level using utility data, submeters, and BAS trends to verify savings.
• Review mechanical systems and BAS controls; recommend sequencing improvements for energy performance.
• Coordinate changes with client facilities team and controls trades to implement improvements.
• Support M&V plans across campus and collect baseline/post-retrofit data to document savings.

Skills

Energy management

Analytics

HVAC systems

BAS controls

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Python

R

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Energy)

EMIT/CEM designation (asset)

P.Eng. / CEM / EMIT (asset)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Python

R

Energy analytics tools

RETScreen

Portfolio Manager ( ENERGY STAR )

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION - Niagara Region

POSITION: Energy Manager

REPORTS TO: Director, Building Performance Engineering

WORKS WITHIN: BPS Team (matrixed)

TYPE: Full-time /Hybrid onsite 5 days per week at Niagara Region area client site.

Job Summary

As an Energy Manager, you will support the delivery of the Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS), a multi-year energy program currently underway at the Niagara Region area building. You will work directly in close collaboration with both our client’s facilities team and the Blackstone team to achieve required energy-savings targets.

You will combine energy management practices with analytics-informed performance monitoring, BAS control sequence optimization, and retro-commissioning to drive measurable, sustained energy and GHG reductions.

This position requires working across a wide range of roles—building operators, Blackstone project teams, controls trades, and the client’s facilities team—to translate complex building system issues into clear actions and accomplish program goals.

Job Type: 2-year contract

Responsibilities

• Support energy tracking at both the campus and building level using available utility data, submeters, and BAS trends to understand performance, identify abnormal consumption patterns, and verify savings from implemented measures. Develop and track KPIs to ensure energy performance is being maintained and improved.
• Perform primary assessments by reviewing existing energy studies, commissioning reports, BAS documentation, and prior assessments, and completing walk-throughs of major mechanical systems and process areas to identify performance improvement opportunities.
• Review and understand mechanical systems and BAS controls, including control sequences, operating schedules, setpoints, and reset strategies. Recommend practical sequencing and scheduling improvements to enhance energy performance while maintaining comfort and reliability.
• Coordinate proposed changes with the clients facilities team and work with controls trades to bring suggested improvements to fruition.
• Use analytics and FDD outputs to support troubleshooting and retro-commissioning activities. Liaise with BAS technicians and controls contractors to validate findings and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Review installations of equipment delivered through EaaS Project to verify conformance with energy saving requirements and design intent.
• Identify, assess, prioritize, and recommend energy efficiency and GHG reduction opportunities across operational, maintenance, retro-commissioning, and capital measures. Develop action plans linking issues to fixes and projects, and support business cases and applications to Save on Energy, Strategic Energy Management (SEM), and other programs to maximize available funding.
• Work collaboratively with Blackstone project managers and construction managers on the implementation of energy conservation measures through technical scoping, sequence review, commissioning and re-commissioning support, and post-implementation performance checks.
• Support M&V plans across the campus, including collecting and maintaining baseline and post-retrofit data to document savings outcomes and inform continuous improvement.
• Collaborate effectively with building operators, trades, BAS technicians, project teams, and the client leadership to summarize issues, explain technical problems clearly, and drive timely decision-making. Deliver practical training and coaching to help sustain improvements.
• Reporting – Maintain a project registry of energy savings opportunities, with key project data such as estimated savings and costs, status tracking, ownership, and next steps, and complete other reporting requirements associated with the Energy Manager program.
• Milestones – Work to meet all applicable Energy Manager Milestones from IESO & all applicable Strategic Energy Management Milestones from IESO.
• Support Services – Participate in all IESO's Energy Manager Support Services.

Requirements

Education

• College diploma or, engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Registered as, or willing to register as, an Energy Manager in Training (EMIT) and complete the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) designation within the first year.
• P.Eng., CEM, EMIT, or equivalent professional designations are considered strong assets.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in energy management, building performance, retro-commissioning, or analytics-driven optimization roles.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, controls, and building operations in institutional and/or commercial environments.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with facility operators and maintenance teams.
• Familiarity with energy analytics and/or FDD platforms is a strong asset.
• Comfortable reviewing BAS trends, sequences of operation, and control strategies.
• Able to support measurement and verification activities including data collection and coordination with M&V specialists.
• Proficient with Microsoft tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Ability to use Python or R for data analysis is an asset.
• Familiarity with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, RETScreen, and project management platforms is an asset.
• Comfortable working in active mechanical rooms, rooftops, and plant spaces; able to perform regular site walk-throughs across the client site.

Key Attributes

• Analytical, curious, and systems-oriented.
• Pragmatic and focused on implementable solutions.
• Technically credible with operators, BAS technicians, and engineers.
• Clear and concise communicator, comfortable engaging audiences from building operators and trades through to the client executive stakeholders.
• Collaborative and operator-engaged, not compliance-driven.

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced energy transition company with true climate responsibility impact
• Competitive salary and total comp package
• A collaborative, inclusive, solutions-oriented work culture

Blackstone is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal opportunities to employees regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, or age. We strive to maintain an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard, and can be their best selves at work. Our commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility is foundational to who we are. Read our Corporate ESG report here.