Energy & Sustainability Specialist (Temporary Approx. 1.6 years)

People, Place, Prosperity

Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.

Job Profile

There is an opening for an Energy & Sustainability Specialist within the Community Services Department, Risk and Facilities Division. This position will be responsible for managing energy efficiency projects and sustainability initiatives on city's properties providing reporting and consulting support encompassing energy and sustainability reporting metrics for all new construction, additions, and renovation/improvements to municipal buildings from initial needs, assessment to client occupancy including deficiency completion. This position will be a key driver in recommending GHG reductions and energy saving processes to reduce the City’s carbon emissions of 50% by 2030 and 80% by 2050.
Reporting to the Manager of Building Design & Construction, the following duties will apply:

What you will be doing

• Identifies buildings best suited for energy retrofit projects
• Identifies opportunities for specific energy saving measures in buildings
• Develops energy audit, re-commissioning and carbon neutral study scopes of work
• Directs consultants throughout the development of audits, the re-commissioning process and the development of deep energy retrofit studies
• Recommends energy retrofit projects based on the results of the audits, re-commissioning process and carbon neutral studies
• Directs the consultant and contractor throughout the feasibility study, design development, tendering, construction, and commissioning phases of energy retrofit projects.
• Manages energy efficiency projects and sustainability initiatives on city’s buildings focusing on Net Zero Carbon, Net Zero Energy, LEED, deep energy retrofits and analyzing the holistic impact of design decisions from both an energy, carbon and financial perspective.
• Supports the Sustainable Design & Development team in the delivery of other projects that have an impact on energy consumption.
• Develops energy savings calculations based on specific measures or broad portfolio efficiency estimates.
• Prepares standard sustainability reporting, executes analysis, and provide recommendations to achieve both energy and carbon reductions related to the built environment.
• Supports client sustainability initiative\objectives and assist on strategic vision.
• Supports GHG Committee in researching Innovative solutions and proposing to Leadership Team for pilot projects.
• Performs site visits and engages with operations team to understand building operations and identify potential opportunities.
• Educates Supervisor of Facilities-Building Systems, Building Operation Technician and Building Operation Assistants in energy saving practices and technologies
• Reviews building performance reports.
• Develops new practices to improve energy performance.
• Interprets and translates implications of global GHG standards and targets into strategic information processes.
• Designs and develops technical requirements for GHG reporting and analysis.
• Provides professional expert advice and recommendations in relation to grant applications.
• Ensures compatibility of grant projects with grant requirements
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

University degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Energy & Sustainability or Energy and Building System Technology
Ongoing Continuing education of energy efficiency systems for buildings, building codes, ASHREA, LEED's requirements and all Provincial and Municipal regulations.

Experience and Knowledge

• Professional Mechanical/Electrical Engineer or Certified Energy Manager or Certified measurement & Verification Professional from Association of Energy Engineers
• LEED accreditation or other sustainability certifications considered an asset
• Three to Four years of previous related experience
• Highly proficient computer skills
• Experience with energy saving calculations and business case development for mechanical and electrical systems related to buildings
• Strong administrative and budgetary skills involving building capital budgets
• Knowledge and application of project management methodology, construction techniques and materials including energy conservation related technologies and measures
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable codes and government legislation including, but not limited to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations, the Construction Lien Act, The National Fire Code, Ontario Building Code, Construction Standard Association, etc
• Passion for high performance/low carbon sustainable buildings and technologies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with high levels of client interaction

We will ask you for these items if you are hired

Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.

Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training Certificate from the Ministry of Labour

Your compensation

This position is within Grade 12 of the Inside Workers union salary schedule, the annual hourly range is $54.00 - $57.40 per hour (2026 Rates). Comprehensive benefits package included and Enrolment in Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS).

Hours of work

The current regular hours of work are in accordance with the collective agreement, however currently are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (35 hours per week) Monday to Friday.

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Interested candidates should apply at www.cambridge.ca/careers. This posting will close on November 18, 2026.

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact [email protected] to make your needs known in advance.

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