Energy Management Co-op Student – Climate and Environment Department

The Vancouver International Airport Authority is seeking an Energy Management Co-op Student for its Climate and Environment Department in Ontario, Canada. The role involves supporting energy conservation initiatives, analyzing data, and assisting in emissions reduction projects as part of the airport's commitment to carbon neutrality and net-zero emissions by 2030. The position emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and diversity in the workplace.
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), YVR is made up of a team of diverse people who are working collaboratively to Connect BC proudly to the World. Safety is at the core of everything we do; we’re innovative, fun, and we invest in our people. With high engagement scores, an abundance of learning and development opportunities, and a holistic approach to wellness, we’re looking for someone to join our team.


Vancouver Airport Authority (VAA) strives for a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We support the Employment Equity Act and take measures to ensure fair employment practices and treatment of employees across our organization. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.


We encourage applicants to self-identify with a designated group(s) to support our team in filling gaps in areas where we can be more diverse. We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at YVR. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at 604-303-3152 or careers@yvr.ca.


Key Responsibilities:
The VAA is seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join its Climate and Environment Department. The Climate and Environment Department manages programs and activities that support environmental best practices, mitigate risks, and reduces the impacts from airport operations, as well as fulfilling some of the strategic objectives that are outlined in the Environmental Management Plan (EMP). In addition to addressing key environmental management areas waste, water, and habitat conservation, the EMP commits the Airport Authority to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions from operations, maintaining carbon neutrality as of 2020 and reaching net zero emissions by 2030 or earlier.
Achieving cost effective net-zero emissions success will require investment in energy conservation, low carbon electrification and renewable energy. This BC Hydro-funded co-op position will report to the Manager of Climate and Environment and will work closely with the VAA Energy Manager in delivering outcomes that support these investments and achieve electricity and greenhouse gas savings at YVR.


Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will

Assist in the implementation of energy management initiatives and actions as identified in VAA’s current 2024-2027 Strategic Energy Management Plan that support energy conservation and demand management best practices;
Support the Energy Manager and other VAA departments or committees with identification, development, analysis and delivery of energy conservation and emissions reduction projects, including low-carbon electrification and renewable energy generation projects;
Conduct data analysis and develop presentation materials, reports, briefing notes, and summaries for internal and/or external communication and engagement.
Assist in the implementation of a tenant energy engagement program, such as helping to draft energy saving and emissions engagement materials, as well as presenting key information to various stakeholder groups; and,
Support other Climate and Environment initiatives and/or analysis as needed.

Key Qualifications and Skills:
The individual will have the following:

Completing their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of a Bachelor of Engineering or Master’s degree at a BC University offering a co-op program.
Experience performing energy related data analysis, including managing large data sets
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability work well independently and balance multiple priorities
Strong computer skills, in particular, Office 365, especially Excel, Word, Outlook
Ability to liaise and communicate with wide range of stakeholders, including internal team members
Demonstrated commitment to customer service and excellence

Knowledge in the following areas would be an asset:

Electrical and mechanical building systems (e.g. HVAC, pumps, motors, fans, etc.)
Energy conservation principles and calculations
Electrical grid infrastructure, power distribution and transmission including system impact assessment through coursework/project in energy systems, power generation, distribution networks.
Awareness of commercially deployed renewable energy generation technologies (e.g., solar PV) and energy storage systems (e.g., batteries), with a strong interest in learning and staying up to date on emerging technologies and innovations in clean tec