Director of Building Asset & Energy Management, Vancouver
About BCNPHA
Formed nearly 30 years ago, BC Non-Profit Housing Association (BCNPHA) is the provincial umbrella organization for the non-profit housing sector comprised of over 800 members, including non-profit housing societies, businesses, individuals, partners, and stakeholders. The fast-growing organization now has more than 40 employees and a $4M budget. Non-profit housing societies manage more than 80,000 units of long-term, affordable housing at over 1,800 sites across the province.
BCNPHA is a strong voice for affordable housing in BC and plays a substantial role as a national leader in the sector. They are consistently at the forefront of providing research, advocacy, tools, education, and support for the sector, while working with all levels of government and housing stakeholders to advocate for high management standards and continued development of affordable housing. BCNPHA’s vision is to make sure that everyone in the province has a safe, secure, and affordable home. Read more details about the organization on their website.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Director of Building Asset & Energy Management’s primary role is to provide data-driven leadership and management of the Asset Management Department, which offers related supports and services to member housing providers. The results-driven Director manages program and technical support services related to energy retrofits and capital projects. This analytical position provides leadership and coordination on all sector and organization-wide issues related to building assets and offers the opportunity to develop and implement new programs and solutions which help sustain the non-profit housing sector.
The Director’s reports include two Senior Program Delivery Managers, who oversee a broader team of 12 other staff across the departments. The core programs in this portfolio include:
Energy Management (various retrofit programs, utility incentive programs, coaching, training/education programs)
Capital Planning (fee-for-service programs including capital planning, building condition assessment, education, coaching)
Property Management Software (Property Management Software onboarding and training)
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and management:
Implementing and updating Operational Plan for Asset Management Department activities which include alignment with BCNPHA Strategic Plan and other organizational activities.
Staff management, coaching, mentoring, and guidance for direct reports.
Compliance with requirements of all existing funding.
Ongoing management and analysis of asset data to inform strategic priorities, support department activities or business areas.
Establishing department goals and expectations, procedures, and systems to optimize intake and execution of projects and initiatives across and through teams, ensuring consistency with team capacity and mission.
Energy Management:
Investigate, develop, and implement energy efficiency programs including securing project funding from various utility and government partners.
Ensure that Senior Managers are developed to provide coaching and training to both staff and non-profit housing providers directly to identify, create business cases, secure funding for, and implement energy efficiency projects.
Ensure that Senior Managers provide detailed technical support to non-profit housing providers to identify, plan, and implement energy efficiency projects, and incorporate energy efficiency features into capital projects and new construction projects.
Seek funding to grow the team, and for our strategic partners to secure additional funds for energy and capital projects on behalf of non-profit housing societies.
Provide strategic leadership in coordinating and overseeing the activities and technical deliverables of consultants engaged by BCNPHA's Energy Management Department and/or non-profit organizations. Ensure the successful execution of energy efficiency projects, such as energy audits and studies for both existing properties and new construction, by maintaining alignment with organizational goals, standards, and timelines. With our strategic partners, co-develop and deliver programs which support the objectives of the organization.
Capital Planning:
Analyze and report on trends on asset condition and liabilities in non-profit housing portfolio to inform BCNPHA partnership programs, funding priorities, and other BCNPHA activities.
Evaluate need and demand for new or expanded BCNPHA capital planning and portfolio planning supports to non-profit housing providers.
Program and partnership development and overall management:
Act as point of contact with internal and external partners on strategic issues affecting and supporting energy and asset management activities for non-profit housing societies across the province.
Ongoing management of relationships with external partners including all funders.
Ongoing oversight and management of new and existing partnership programs (i.e. asbestos inventory and management program, HVAC procurement program, etc.).
Development of new partnership programs as determined by careful analysis of market demand and opportunity.
Capacity Building:
Oversee preparation of and delivery of presentations, educational materials, and program updates to non-profit societies and partners.
Provide leadership and contributions to BCNPHA education curriculum related to facilities, capital planning, operations and maintenance, and energy management.
Contribute to all organization communications and capacity building activities including: BCNPHA publications, annual conference, RENT events, etc.
Essential Qualities & Experience
The ideal candidate will be a strategic, systems-thinking and data-driven leader who is clearly aligned with BCNPHA’s mission of providing a safe, secure, and affordable home for everyone, and have the following qualifications.
Education:
At least one of the following:
Professional Engineer (P. Eng)
Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
Masters’ designation in business or appropriate business field
Or equivalent professional experience
Experience:
At least 5 years of Management experience in a relevant and comparably complex and established organization.
Experience as part of a leadership team in a mission and values-driven organization.
Demonstrated relationship-building with direct team, cross departments, board of directors, and stakeholders.
Proven project management experience.
Experience with Boards and committees.
Combination of knowledge and experience with energy efficiency and high-performance building design including:
Solid working knowledge of HVAC and lighting systems, energy conservation measures, building control systems, and building envelope design.
Experience with new construction design and/or existing building auditing.
Sound knowledge of energy audits/studies and utility incentive programs.
Familiarity with capital planning, life-cycle cost analysis, LEED Green Building Rating System, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Skills:
Exceptional communication skills, the ability to provide excellent client service, and a commitment to sustainable building design.
Strong professional verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate in a timely manner appropriate with staff and partners.
Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to a changing environment are a must to be successful in this changing sector.
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities.
Working Conditions
Some travel around British Columbia will be required.
The selected candidate will be an individual we believe can positively contribute to our overall team dynamic and advance our organizational priorities.
BCNPHA is an equal opportunity employer, and we are always seeking applicants who contribute positively to the overall diversity of our team.
Family-flexible work hours.
Hybrid model, with three days in the office required.
Compensation & Search Process
BCNPHA’s Director of Building Asset & Energy Management position is a strategic leadership role with one of the largest management portfolios within the organization and it is budgeted to pay competitively within the sector, depending on experience. The salary band is between $115,850 to $139,243, in addition to excellent benefits and RSP matching.
The search process may include conventional longlist, shortlist, and committee interview stages. We will request for finalists to offer comprehensive references, and complete a thorough background check. We expect to complete our first review of applications by Sept 16, 2024.
BCNPHA values reconciliation, diversity, equity and inclusion in our hiring and organizational policies and practices. In respect of inclusion, we encourage candidates who require any accommodations to contact us directly with related questions, which can be addressed in confidence as appropriate.
To apply, please forward your resume and cover letter to info@mosaicsearch.ca
You are also welcome to email Dave Namkung (dave@mosaicsearch.ca) with any related questions.
