Specialist, Energy and Climate Change

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Energy & Climate Change Specialist

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Rossdale Water Treatment Plant – Edmonton River Valley

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Full-Time, Permanent

Are you passionate about shaping a sustainable future? EPCOR Water Services is looking for an Energy & Climate Change Specialist to help drive our long

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term strategy to reduce energy consumption, shrink our carbon footprint, and lead meaningful climate action across our operations.

Join our Engineering & Technical Services team at one of Edmonton’s most scenic worksites and play a key role in advancing EPCOR’s commitment to environmental leadership.

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Why This Role Matters

As EPCOR continues to grow, we’re investing in innovative, forward

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thinking sustainability initiatives. In this role, you’ll take the lead on strategies that directly impact our climate change mitigation goals—optimizing energy use, improving efficiency, and driving down GHG emissions across the water utility.

You’ll collaborate with engineers, operators, corporate teams, and external partners to embed sustainable energy practices in every corner of our operations. This is a role with influence, visibility, and real impact.

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What You’ll Be Doing

Reporting to the Process Development & Support Manager, you’ll support EPCOR Water Services’ energy strategy through work that includes:

Climate Change Mitigation & Sustainability

- Designing and implementing carbon

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reduction programs that align with EPCOR’s corporate and business unit goals.

- Leveraging renewable energy certificates (RECs) and carbon offset opportunities.

- Staying on top of emerging industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

Energy Efficiency Leadership

- Identifying new opportunities to reduce energy use across facilities.

- Leading energy

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saving projects from concept through execution.

- Working closely with engineering and maintenance teams to optimize equipment and process efficiency.

Energy Analysis & Reporting

- Monitoring and analyzing energy consumption across all operations.

- Tracking energy markets and performance trends.

- Preparing detailed reports and presenting your findings to senior leadership.

- Developing dashboards and performance metrics to track progress.

Stakeholder Engagement

- Partnering with internal teams to advance sustainability culture.

- Collaborating with government agencies, energy suppliers, and other partners.

Compliance & Financial Stewardship

- Ensuring compliance with relevant energy regulations and standards.

- Identifying funding and grant opportunities for sustainability projects.

- Conducting cost

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benefit analysis for proposed initiatives.

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What You Bring

We’re looking for someone who blends technical knowledge with strategic thinking, collaboration, and a passion for sustainability.

Education & Credentials

- Degree in Environmental Science, Energy Management, Engineering

or Engineering Technology with P.L. designation

from a recognized post-secondary institute.

- Professional designatio

n in field of study.

- Additional certifications in energy management or climate mitigation are an asset.

Experience & Skills

- 5+ years in energy management, climate change mitigation, or sustainable systems operation.

- Strong capability with energy monitoring, reporting tools, and project management.

- Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Core Competencies

- Ownership mindset with a clear understanding of how your work impacts organizational performance.

- Strong emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and collaborative spirit.

- Continuous improvement orientation — always seeking to learn and innovate.

- Proactive problem

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solver who takes initiative.

- Adaptable, positive, and open to change.

- Ethical, trustworthy, and committed to fairness in all interactions.

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Additional Details

- This is a full

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time professional position, working 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday).

- Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

- Background checks, assessments, and pre-placement screenings may apply.

- Some roles require use of personal vehicle with appropriate insurance.

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will be reimbursed in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy.

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Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re motivated by sustainability, innovation, and the opportunity to influence meaningful environmental outcomes across a major utility — we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape EPCOR’s energy future.

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