Come work as an Energy Coordinator, Facilities Planning and Real Estate with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Reporting to the Energy Manager, the Energy Coordinator, Facilities Planning and Real Estate is responsible for coordinating a variety of energy management, sustainability and utility projects for Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and partner health organizations. Works with the organization's stakeholders to achieve energy management and sustainability goals and optimal energy use at the various sites through site improvements, due diligence on the performance of contracts and providing strategic information to support these processes. The Coordinator provides leadership and consultation to assigned project staff and communicates with staff to complete the assigned energy projects; acts as a contact with private sector project consultant, utility providers and internal user groups on project development contracts.

This role is positioned to build relationships across operations, clinical, and technical teams to coordinate energy and sustainability initiatives that improve facility performance and advance low-carbon, resilient healthcare operations.

As an Energy Coordinator, Facilities Planning and Real Estate with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Coordinate and manage assigned energy management/sustainability projects by scheduling project activity in consultation with the Energy Manager, staff internal and external to the organization and suppliers in order to establish labour and materiel costs and availability.
• Monitor activity to ensure adherence to applicable building and safety codes, by-laws and/or hospital procedures and specifications; monitors expenditures and prepares and submits reports on estimates/costs to the Energy Manager.
• Assess energy and consumption baselines and reports on the effectiveness of various energy initiatives; identifies opportunities for energy conservation projects and makes recommendations to the Energy Manager.
• Coordinate the evaluation of energy project performance by consulting with Energy staff and other staff in the organization and providing input as required. Tracks and audits utility billing to ensure accuracy and follows up on potential errors.
• Consult with user departments on project specifications/requirements including the interpretation of applicable drawings, material and labour costs; prepares and submits reports to the Energy Manager.
• Monitor preventative maintenance programs for designated facilities ensuring that the maintenance and repair of systems meet efficient operational standards and conform to energy performance standards.
• Collaborate with the Energy team on initial and on-going energy assessments of each facility identifying energy projects and undertaking studies of energy consumption and improvements.
• Collaborate with the Energy team regarding the enforcement of effective energy management conservation practices ensuring budget targets are met without compromising patient, employee health and safety.
• Monitor equipment, materials and projects to confirm with applicable codes and by-laws; coordinates the implementation of projects with applicable stakeholders and staff to ensure project adherence and action timelines; provides management support to the Energy Manager in other related energy efficiency and conservation-related initiatives and projects.
• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. 
• Immediately report unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Building, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management or equivalent level of education, plus a certificate in sustainable energy management, supplemented with three (3) to five (5) years' recent, related experience in energy management in a large complex organization, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Proven initiative, judgment, decision making and problem solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain rapport with staff and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical expertise, process management to support projects.
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues and analyzes alternatives to provide decision support.
• Demonstrated ability to provide needs analysis and support to internal users and consultants.
• Demonstrated ability to provide insight and analysis, influence decision-making and to support interdisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under time pressure to meet deadlines balance work priorities and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage components of large engagements.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including related software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  
  

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.