Energy Leader

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The Energy Leader is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining a comprehensive energy and resource management strategy for the Canada Packers Brandon facility. This role will lead initiatives that reduce utility consumption, improve energy efficiency, and support decarbonization.

Any Canada Packers team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by March 3, 2026. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

• Host a Strategic Energy Management Workshop with the Maintenance team, that will be fully paid for and led by Efficiency Manitoba, within 3 months of starting.

• The Workshop also includes a site walkthrough/energy scan to identify potential projects to populate your project register.

• Develop and annually update a facility-wide Strategic Energy and Resource Management Plan (SEMP), with the support of Efficiency Manitoba, within 6 months of starting.

• The SEMP is a formal energy and resource reduction plan that outlines annual savings targets, potential projects, activities in progress, and completed measures.

• Advise management on operational changes and recommend actions to curtail power, gas and water consumption, especially during peak demand periods, to optimize processes and reduce costs.

• Complete Certified Energy Manager (CEM) training within 18 months of starting, which is paid for by Efficiency Manitoba.

• Identify and prioritize resource conservation and energy-saving projects in conjunction with the Maintenance Manager.

• A third-party strategic energy management consultant assigned by Efficiency Manitoba will provide coaching and regular meetings (up to 100 hours per year) to update project progress and build your expertise.

• Collect and analyze energy and utilities data, using equipment (meters, loggers, and ultrasonic leak detectors) available to borrow from Efficiency Manitoba to monitor energy and water consumption, identify anomalies, and recommend energy-saving opportunities to management.

• Maintain baselines and dashboards.

• Prepare quarterly reports on KPIs and related GHG emissions and submit to Efficiency Manitoba and internal stakeholders.

• Lead annual resource use audits to identify optimization opportunities and ensure continuous improvement.

• Develop business cases and feasibility analyses, with the support of the Sustainability team and Maintenance Manager.

• Coordinate project execution and M&V.

• Act as primary utility contact and pursue Efficiency Manitoba and other financial incentives, with the support of the Sustainability team.

• Launch and promote resource conservation campaigns to encourage behavioral changes among operators, focusing on efficient use of resources and improved shutdown procedures. Support these campaigns through internal communications such as newsletters and employee meetings.

• Facilitate regular meetings with energy teams to communicate project successes, share best practices, and promote energy efficiency among senior leadership.

• Foster a culture of sustainability by engaging employees at all levels and driving continuous improvement in energy management practices.

• Ensure adherence to energy and environmental standards.

• Maintain documentation for audits and certifications.

• Develop and manage (Capital) project plans, operations, budgets and schedules (annual and multi-year).

• Provide engineering support for the operations group.

• Assist senior management in developing and justifying capital expenditure…