Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government’s initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty. IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate. IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.
Position Purpose:
Reporting to the Director Environmental Management Operations, the energy specialist is responsible for energy related deliverables and supports sustainability initiatives on the behalf of IO and client ministries.
The position ensures energy management outcomes align with provincial government priorities and corporate initiatives related to utility management and optimizing building operations. This role also assists with managing the specific energy performance, reviewing energy modelling reports and reporting requirements included within the service providers’ P3 contracts.
What You Will Do:
- Provide interpretation and review of energy modelling reports that are completed by consultants for projects.
- Validation of the service provider’s P3 energy contract performance.
- Responsible for the review of submitted energy designs for new builds. Advise and guide Ministries on efficiency requirements and international best practices for energy management in various building types (office buildings, courthouses, hospitals).
- Oversee IO’s GHG accounting and annual reporting requirements.
- Manage and maintain IO’s LEED Guideline, and review/approve proposed LEED credits for new construction projects.
- Champion energy and sustainability datasets, including energy consumption, energy cost, greenhouse gas emissions, incentives, and other deliverables provided by IO’s Real Property Services team.
- Assist in the management of IO’s sustainability program for the existing real estate portfolio, including energy efficient planning and projects, waste management, water conservation, renewable and alternative energy, and stormwater management.
- Support the development and implementation of a formal measurement and verification program tracking the relative success of energy related capital projects presented by P3 private sector service providers.
- Coordinate directly with internal teams such as P3 Operations, Capital Delivery, Project Controls and Legal.
- Provide technical support and oversight of commissioning, building equipment, sub-metering, and innovative technologies.
- Support climate resilience program initiatives in tandem with energy and sustainability.
Who You Are:
- Post-Secondary degree in a related field (environmental studies, environmental science, or engineering) ideally with minimum 5 years of experience with and/or knowledge of Sustainability, and Energy Management; accreditation in LEED would be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of asset management, including building envelope, mechanical, electrical, building systems/codes/standards as related to energy management and sustainability for new construction.
- A strategic and collaborative team member with the ability to influence and inspire across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- An analytical and evidence-based decision maker with strong research, policy, and data interpretation skills.
- A strong communicator (written/verbal) with exceptional relationship-building, facilitation, and stakeholder-engagement skills with the ability to influence and present at all levels.
What We Offer:
- Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
- A defined contribution pension plan, where IO contributes the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary, with an option for IO to match an additional 5% contribution made by the employee. IO also offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account, designed to help IO colleagues plan and save for their future.
- A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.
- A pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks.
- Access to our $1000 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning.
- Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues’ well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and licence fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee’s role.
- Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs.
We offer a competitive hiring range of $93,100 to $105,000 (P4 level), pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.
This posting will close on July 20, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.
This posting is for a current active vacancy. We are actively recruiting to fill this position.
After reviewing the qualifications listed above, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.
At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others’ differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience will be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
At Infrastructure Ontario, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application will be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation. Please note that final hiring decisions are made solely by our experienced hiring team.
