Intern - Energy & Sustainability
Location
Markham, ON | Canada
Job description
ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Black & McDonald's Energy and Sustainability team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.
The Energy & Sustainability Intern will support the Energy & Sustainability services group in all aspects of their service offerings. This position is a paid internship for the duration of May - August 2024. The successful candidate will conduct energy audits, condition assessments and will develop, consult and implement sustainability action plans.
Responsibilities include:
- Conducting energy audits and developing energy management plans for client facilities
- Provide general communications support, including participating in the development of communications plans
- Provide general business development support, including participating in response to RFPs.
- Identify and pursue funding streams for innovation on suitable projects
- Support specific sales, proposal and project efforts with a focus on the growth of the ESS Team
- Consistently meet a variety of key performance indicators and performance targets for the ESS Team
- Interact with client, staff, client principals, architects, engineers, contractors, industry representatives, facility managers and construction trades
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
- Demonstrated change management/ change enabler
- Excellent people, team and client communication and management skills
- Demonstrated Business Development skills
- Self-directed and self-motivated
- Passionate about climate change mitigation, resiliency, sustainable design and management and energy management
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, Sustainability Management or related field
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 1-3 years of experience in the fields of sustainability management, energy management, consulting and/or sustainable facilities management
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Demonstrated Project Management skills
- Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of building science, HVAC, construction practices, lighting systems, facility control systems, smart building technologies and energy management strategies
- Experience in facility energy efficiency and resiliency, renewable and energy storage systems, GHG emissions management
- Proficiency with RETScreen Expert software
- Familiarity with energy management software
- Energy analytics skills will be an asset
- Must have a reliable vehicle and valid drivers license to travel to client sites
Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
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