Energy Management Specialist

The Energy Management Specialist at Gay Lea Foods will advance sustainability goals by managing energy initiatives and utility reduction projects, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050. Responsibilities include carbon accounting, energy assessments, and project management. The role requires collaboration with various departments and compliance with regulations. A CEM designation and relevant experience are mandatory. This position is hybrid, requiring site visits across Canada multiple times a year.
Location: Head Office – Mississauga, ON

Hybrid with expectation to visit all sites multiple times/year (ON, MB, AB, BC)

Reports to: Senior Manager, Corporate Sustainability

Position Overview: The Energy Management Specialist will play a critical role in advancing our sustainability goals by collaborating with engineering and operations departments to drive energy management initiatives and utility reduction projects. This project-oriented role involves managing multiple projects at various stages, all aimed at reducing facility greenhouse gas emissions and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

If you are passionate about sustainability, carbon reduction, and energy management, and want to make a meaningful impact in the dairy product manufacturing industry, we encourage you to apply. Together, we can achieve our goal of net-zero emissions and create a sustainable future for all.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct carbon accounting and manage greenhouse gas inventories aligned with recognized reporting frameworks such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
• Conduct comprehensive energy assessments to identify opportunities for energy and greenhouse gas emission reductions in our facilities.
• Develop, manage, and support implementation of energy-saving and greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects, ensuring adherence to budget, quality, and time objectives.
• Lead the management of the Energy Management Program and Emissions Performance Standards Program for participating sites.
• Monitor and report on site greenhouse gas emissions and the performance of energy initiatives, providing regular updates to senior management.
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers and utility providers to optimize energy usage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Lead the management of carbon taxes and Global Adjustment charges to minimize costs.
• Train employees on energy conservation practices and promote a culture of sustainability within the organization.
• Stay current with the latest energy technologies and practices relevant to the food processing industry.
• Ensure energy management practices comply with local, provincial, and federal regulations.
• Develop and manage the annual energy budget and forecast future energy needs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all energy-related matters within the company.

Requirements:
• Certified Energy Management Specialist (CEM) designation is mandatory.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field is an asset.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in energy management, preferably in the manufacturing or food processing industry.
• Experience in carbon accounting, including conducting greenhouse gas emissions inventories and using carbon management software.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, ISO 14064, or similar standards.
• Fundamental understanding of boilers, refrigeration systems, and their role in energy and GHG management.
• Demonstrated success in conducting energy and carbon assessments, retrofits, and implementing energy and greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects.
• Knowledge of energy benchmarking, carbon offsets, and renewable energy technologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to train, influence, and motivate employees.
• Proficient in using energy management information systems and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Power BI.
• Willingness to travel within and outside of Ontario as required.

Gay Lea Foods is a proud Canadian-owned dairy food and beverage company with a robust portfolio that includes 7 established brands such as Gay Lea Butter, Nordica Cottage Cheese, Ivanhoe Cheese, Salerno Cheese, and Hewitt’s Dairy. Our wide range of products are sold in Retail, Foodservice, Industrial, Co-pack, and Export markets, developed and produced out of our 13 manufacturing facilities in Ontario and Alberta.

Delivering high-quality and innovative products - from the consumer favourite Spreadables and North America’s first Smooth™ Cottage Cheese, to Nothing But Cheese™, an innovative snack made with 100% cheese, is what makes us market leaders in our categories. Our grassroots approach to business is what guides our direction and differentiates us from our competitors.

Our employees inspire our culture of excellence and entrepreneurship. We hire innovative and passionate professionals who know that greatness is achieved through people, partnerships, and acting with a business owner mindset.

For more about us visit: http://www.gaylea.com

Gay Lea Foods is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace.

Reasonable accommodation is available upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.

Thank you for your interest in Gay Lea Foods.

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