Sustainable Energy Advisor - GTA

Lightenco; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

RRSP/TFSA Savings Plan

Quarterly company events / retreats

Internal career growth opportunities

Company uniforms

Award-winning company where team takes

Job summary

Lightenco seeks a newly accredited Certified Energy Manager (CEM) to join our energy management team in the GTHA. The role blends fieldwork with analytics, supporting energy audits, incentive applications, and decarbonization initiatives.

You will develop energy models and professional reports, presenting findings to clients. The position is hybrid, based in Ontario with regular site visits and collaboration with engineers and contractors across Canada.

Qualifications

• Maintains data integrity and flags errors.
• Understands building performance metrics (EUI/ECI).
• Calculates energy conservation measures (ECMs) and estimates savings.
• Writes and presents concise technical recommendations for non-technical audiences.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Perform Energy Assessments & Audits at client sites.
• Analyze utility and building performance data for improvement opportunities.
• Develop Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) across systems.
• Assist clients with incentive applications (rebates/grants).
• Support decarbonization planning and net-zero roadmaps.
• Prepare technical reports and client presentations.
• Build strong client relationships to ensure project success.

Skills

Data integrity

Building performance metrics (EUI/ECI)

ECM calculations

Technical recommendations (present/elo

Education

Engineering/Engineering Technology/Energy Management/Sustainability degree or diploma

Tools

ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager

RETScreen

eQUEST

Job description

Reports To: Director, Engineering Consulting

Location: Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA), Ontario – This is a hybrid role, providing flexibility to work from home while regularly attending client sites throughout the GTHA and Southern Ontario.

Status: Full-Time Employee

Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 depending on experience and qualifications

Description

As a newly accredited Certified Energy Manager (CEM), you will play an important role in helping our clients reduce energy consumption, lower operating costs, and achieve their sustainability and decarbonization objectives. Working alongside Lightenco's experienced energy management and engineering professionals, you will support energy audits, utility incentive applications, energy management planning, and the identification and implementation of energy conservation measures.

• Perform Energy Assessments & Audits – Conduct site visits, collect facility data, and assist with ASHRAE Level II energy audits for commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential facilities.
• Analyze Utility & Building Performance Data – Review utility invoices, interval data, control system information, and facility operating trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) – Evaluate lighting, HVAC, electrical, building automation, and process-related energy-saving opportunities.
• Support Client Incentive Applications – Assist clients in identifying and securing utility rebates, grants, and energy efficiency incentives.
• Contribute to Decarbonization Initiatives – Support carbon reduction planning, electrification studies, and net-zero roadmap development.
• Prepare Technical Reports & Presentations – Develop professional reports, business cases, energy models, and client presentations.
• Build Strong Client Relationships – Work collaboratively with clients, contractors, utilities, and internal team members to ensure successful project delivery.

Critical Requirements

A successful candidate MUST possess the following critical requirements:

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Credential – You currently hold an active Certified Energy Manager designation, however may not have completed the 3-year experience requirements.
• GTHA Residence – You currently reside within the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area and can travel regularly to client sites throughout Southern Ontario.
• Reliable Personal Vehicle – You have access to a reliable vehicle and are comfortable travelling as required for client meetings and site assessments.
• Relevant Post-Secondary Education – Degree or diploma in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Energy Management, Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Facilities Management, or a related field.

The work we do is important: to us, our clients, and the planet. We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a measurable impact through energy efficiency and sustainability.

Skills

• Exercises data integrity, can flag errors and perform regression analysis.
• Good understanding of building performance metrics such as EUI and ECI
• Can perform ECM calculations, and find comparable savings from recent research
• Able to write and present technical recommendations concisely, making them accessible for a non-technical audience
• Excellent Excel, Word and Powerpoint skills

Experience

• Newly accredited or early-career Certified Energy Manager (0-3 years of related experience)
• Previous experience in energy management, facilities operations, engineering consulting, sustainability, or building performance analysis is considered an asset
• Familiarity with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, RETScreen, eQUEST, or similar software is beneficial
• Exposure to Ontario utility conservation programs and incentives is considered an asset
• Passionate about sustainability and environmental stewardship
• Naturally curious and motivated to learn
• Professional, dependable, and self-directed
• Comfortable balancing field work and analytical work
• Collaborative and client-focused

Results

• Identify opportunities that reduced energy consumption, operating costs, or greenhouse gas emissions
• Deliver accurate analyses and professional reports
• Supported successful implementation of energy conservation initiatives
• Demonstrated the ability to build trust with internal and external clients

Cognitive Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret technical and financial information
• Quickly learns new technologies, systems, and energy management practices
• Able to connect operational data to actionable recommendations

Habits

• Organized and detail-oriented
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and solving problems
• Maintains accurate documentation and records
• Takes ownership of commitments and follows through

Working at Lightenco

Lightenco is an award-winning sustainable energy management company. We operate across Canada and provide services to clients in both English and French.

We work with brand-name commercial, industrial, institutional, and municipal organizations, helping them strategically manage energy consumption, reduce operating costs, and advance sustainability goals through innovative solutions and exceptional customer service.

The company is growing quickly, so we move fast, collaborate often, and take pride in delivering results that matter to people, the planet, and the bottom line. You'll fit right in if you:

• Thrive in a growing, entrepreneurial environment where your work is visible and valued
• Enjoy solving complex problems and delivering practical solutions
• Appreciate a balance of field work, client interaction, and analytical work
• Want to help organizations reduce their environmental impact while improving financial performance
• Believe that sustainability and business success can go hand-in-hand

You will be part of a deeply respectful, multi-cultural team of people who laugh often, work hard, and genuinely care about one another.

Great Things About Lightenco

Let us take a minute to tell you why the team loves it here.

• Competitive compensation
• RRSP/TFSA Savings Plan
• Quarterly company events / retreats
• Internal career growth opportunities
• Company uniforms
• We’re an Award-Winning company where team members take serious pride in their work

Our values:

• Respect – We treat people with dignity, professionalism, and consideration. We listen, communicate openly, and we recognize that strong relationships are fundamental to doing good work.
• Integrity – We do the right things, and we do things right. We don’t take shortcuts, we don’t cut corners. We take pride in our work, and we speak up when something isn’t right.
• Sustainability – Environmental stewardship is central to why Lightenco exists. We look for practical opportunities to reduce negative environmental impact through the work we do and through the choices we make as an organization.
• Resourcefulness – We find solutions when others can’t see them. We use the materials, time, and opportunities we are given with care. We’re accountable for making the best use of what we have to work with.
• Teamwork – We work together. We know our work affects the people around us. So we work with our clients, partners, and teammates to solve the problems we face, together. We take the time to communicate clearly and to confirm we have common understanding.