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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver

Operational Responsibilities: - Manage organization budget, expenses, and revenues - Contract and deliverables management, tracking, reporting - Steering Committee reporting on annual operating plan, KPI deliverables, project progress - Oversee HR (recruitment, staff vacation, attendance, expenses) - Liaise with ZEBx Director and Steering Committee to make decisions for operational activities and set strategic goals - IT management and provision of tools and software for ZEBx team members and contractors - Organize regular team meetings and ensure efficient communication among team members - Manage procurement processes and coordinate material and resources allocation - Monitor and evaluate the day-to-day running of ZEBx to ensure smooth progress; evaluate the efficiency of procedures and apply improvements - Manage relationships with external partners and vendors - Identify and co-lead grant funding applications, manage resulting projects and expanded ZEBx programming that responds to industry needs Green Building Program and Engagement Responsibilities - Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in high performance buildings policy and programs in BC. - Participate in the conceptualization, content, marketing, and delivery of ZEBx's programs and events.- Co-host and moderate ZEBx programs and events - Supervise Communications and Events Manager and provide constructive feedback on ZEBx communications and resource development - Facilitate partnerships with professional organizations, public sector organizations, and academic institutions - Influence and participate in relevant provincial and regional committees - Identify training needs, opportunities, and work to reduce barriers to zero emission buildings

Vancouver, Canada Area

The goal of the New Construction program is to drive market transformation to zero emissions buildings in BC by 2032. The program does this by developing deep partnerships and funding research, training and capacity development initiatives with key building industry stakeholders (i.e. builders, developers, architects, engineers, trades, building officials, energy advisors, realtors, etc.) to support them in using their authority and influence to transform the market. - Build, maintain and strengthen relationships with partner organizations in support of market transformation (i.e. building industry organizations and professional associations).- Collaborate with partners on the development of strategies and approaches that support key stakeholders in the transition to zero emissions buildings. - Work closely with Conservation & Energy Management staff to develop program strategies and offers that support market transformation to zero emissions new construction (residential and commercial). - Lead development of New Construction Market Transformation program plan; o Support development of Demand-Side Management Plan and Conservation & Energy Management Business Plan as needed, to ensure the Residential New Construction program is reflected in key business documents. - Develop project plans with partner organizations and consultants; - Execute and manage project agreements; - Ensure timely submission of project deliverables, as well as the review and approval of project deliverables; - Track progress and support program financial reporting; - Share project outcomes with relevant stakeholders;

Vancouver

- Assisted in Development of Renewable Building Plan 2050: Research and review of best practice retrofit regulations, coordinated webinars and dialogues with other jurisdictions, and drafted sections of the executive summary. Engaged and consulted with other City departments and industry stakeholders on catalyst tools and data to support the Plan development.- Organized and co-facilitated workshops with building owners, industry, and public sector stakeholders on regulation and retrofit barriers and opportunities.- Promoted uptake of deep emission retrofits in the commercial sector: Developed communication and engagement tools such as media events, case studies, and workshops. Worked with building owners to initiate deep emission reduction showcase projects.

Vancouver, Canada Area

MSc Resource Management and Environmental Studies Research Assistant, Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES) - Thesis Title: Renovation Permits and the Challenges of Reducing Emissions from Legacy Buildings - Research interests: energy, renewable energy, district energy systems, environment, public policy, and the built environment

Vancouver, Canada Area

- Identify multi-unit residential buildings in the BC Lower Mainland that have installed heat pumps as retrofits and document the performance of the systems, including the preparation of case studies. - Conduct site visits and interviews with building managers, landlords, and consultants to document the user experience of heat pump retrofits and identify installation considerations and challenges. - Gather and analyze the performance and cost data for all buildings including details of the business case (installation costs, pre- and post-retrofit energy use and performance, operational costs, theoretical and actual costs and savings) - The prepared case studies will be made publicly available to increase the uptake of heat pump technologies in multi-unit residential buildings and inform future educational and incentive programs.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Assist in developing a Renewable Energy Strategy for City-owned buildings:- Investigate opportunities for renewable energy use in the City’s building portfolio (560 buildings) and develop a long term strategy (35 years to 2050) for incorporation of renewable energy opportunities and reduction of GHG emissions.- Evaluate areas of opportunity and quantify their practical potential for reducing GHG emissions from civic buildings.- Help inform planning for future capital projects and identify how the City can show leadership in achieving Vancouver wide renewable and GHG reduction goals.

Paris Area, France

- Co-led a change management team that unified procurement practices of subsidiary businesses in six European countries.- Mapping the procurement methodology of each European business against recognised best practice and propose where systems and processes need to change. - Maintained communication and cooperation between local management and corporate directors. - Assisted in supplier negotiations, tracked and reported project progress to the Board of Directors.- Based on Category Management, the program delivered £17m savings by H1 2015 through improved supplier terms and own label product development.

Paris Area, France

Operational project management of the implementation of a new and strategic project for the French businesses of the group based on Energy Efficiency Obligations (Certificats d'Economie d'Energie: French government scheme to finance the energetic rehabilitation of the existing building stock)Managed 40 key accounts and trained 90 sales team members across France. Co-led the introduction of a nationwide commercial sales force.

Bristol, United Kingdom & Hanau, Germany

Two year-long graduate traineeship at a leading European supplier of construction materials. The position was divided into two year-long country placements in England and Germany to gain experience in the most important markets and companies of the Group. Each placement started off with a short induction period at a local branch in order to understand the day-to-day running of the business. This was followed by a project led period in which responsibility was given for projects as diverse as operations, procurement, business development and HR.

St. Chamond, France

• Analytical skills proven through assessing tax risks and obligations for long-term projects in China• Effective planning attributes exemplified through organising meetings and assisting project managers in collecting information for the control and update of project management reporting tools• Proofreading and translation of reports and documents

Bristol, United Kingdom

• Business-to-business telephone market research in the renewable energy industry in Germany and the UK

St. Chamond, France

• Strong communication skills augmented through organising and training individuals and groups on project management software• Analytical expertise enhanced by working with commercial manager reviewing company tax obligations in Asia and assessing tax risks for various projects• Managerial skills developed through business accounting of clients receipts• Translation of reports and letters into English

Bristol, United Kingdom

• Negotiating, gaining trust and engaging with people through market research and subsequent analysis of a consumer product market in SW England• Creative attributes improved through the development and maintenance of the client database

Bristol, United Kingdom

Vienna, Austria

Bristol, United Kingdom

Vienna, Austria

• Effective planning and time management skills developed through being responsible for timesheet control of 500 employees• Managerial and organisational skills developed in employee application management and invoice verification work• Researching and administrative role arranging travel for Directors

Austria

Msc

Ba (Hons)

Reifeprüfung - Austrian Equivalent Of A-Levels

Education record