EMIS Administrator, FD Operational Sustainability, Facilities Development

EMIS Administrator (Full-time Regular)

Strategic role within the Operational Sustainability unit to maintain and enhance the Energy Management Information System (EMIS) for the University of Calgary. This position ensures all EMIS servers, databases, applications, and analytics tools are operational, secure, accurate, and optimized for performance, enabling staff to make informed decisions and advance the university’s sustainability objectives.

• Make the Skyspark integration an accurate representation of the current EMIS, sort and tag relevant points using the Haystack standard, maintain the database. Add/remove data points as needed.
• Program views in Skyspark that enable the campus community to report meaningful information and operate buildings efficiently.
• Perform basic maintenance of SQL databases.
• Work with technical support to resolve issues arising with the various EMIS components including lighting controls, metering enterprise system, and other building technologies.
• Work with the Data Analyst and BMS technicians to ensure metering data in Skyspark is complete and accurate.
• Ensure all servers and software parts of the EMIS are accessible, up to date, and stable.
• Assist BMS technologists with troubleshooting networking, server, software issues and communicating with IT to achieve an optimal network deployment (fast, safe, reliable).
• Assist BMS technologists with system maintenance tasks as required.
• Manage EMIS licensing.
• Plan and perform upgrades related to the EMIS system.
• Manage user accounts.
• Assist the Energy Manager in the development of short and long-term EMIS deployment plans.
• Optimize and document processes related to the EMIS including the maintenance and recovery of the system.
• Assist the Energy Manager with other EMIS related administrative tasks as needed.
• Pleasantly and respectfully interacts with co‑workers, supervisor, and members of the University community, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure regular work attendance and timely reporting for start of shift.
• Manage own time effectively to accomplish tasks with minimum of overtime.
• Ensures that equipment, workspace, tools and systems supplied by the University are used for the purposes supplied, are maintained in good order and that costs of use are controlled.
• Meet all ongoing OHS initiatives, follows University OHS policies, procedures and OHS Legislation as required; ensuring personal, public and co‑worker safety when completing tasks or engaging in potentially hazardous situations.
• Is familiar with the University of Calgary “Statement on Principles of Conduct” and conducts himself/herself according to these Principles in all situations when acting on behalf of the University of Calgary.

• Software, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree with 3+ years of work experience.
• Will consider Engineering Technologist Diploma preferably in mechanical, instrumentation, software engineering with 7+ years of work experience.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to analyze data and information, to recognize and solve problems, and to formulate and document plans.
• Experience with Skyspark building analytics and fault detection software is a strong asset.
• Experience with data analytics and process improvement is a strong asset.
• Experience including work on commercial building automation systems and involving IT work such as database management, programming, network troubleshooting is an asset.
• Skilled communicator, with the ability to deal with colleagues at various levels of the organization, including senior management, suppliers, engineering firms, software and hardware suppliers, supporting trades and contractors.
• Demonstrated interest in learning with a proven record of continuous upgrading of technical skills, especially on topics related to IT, energy management, building controls.
• Working knowledge of Windows server operating systems is an asset.
• Experience with network troubleshooting tools such as Wireshark is an asset.
• AEE, LEED, IPMVP certification is an asset.
• Must have good hearing and color vision and be able to perform physically demanding work.
• Must have and maintain a valid Class 5 Alberta driver's license with less than 7 demerits (graduated and probationary licenses are not permitted).

The normal work schedule is a 35‑hour week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional overtime during peak periods or critical incidents. While primarily office‑based, the role may require visits to mechanical rooms, rooftops, or other building spaces to verify equipment and support troubleshooting. The position reports to the Energy Manager and is part of the AUPE Bargaining Unit.

Final date to receive applications: July 22, 2026.

We are committed to equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible employment practices. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.