ANBL - Manager Facilities and Energy Optimization
Permanent
Fredericton
Essential role information
Title: Manager Facilities and Energy Optimization
Language requirement: Spoken and written competence in English
Location: Fredericton
Who we are
As one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers for 2025, ANBL is proud of the people-first culture we’ve built together with our team members. Alcool NB Liquor (ANBL) is a provincial Crown corporation responsible for the purchase, importation, distribution, and retail activity for all beverage alcohol in the province.
Our sister company, Cannabis NB (CNB), manages retail cannabis sales for the province, providing safe and legal products while focusing on education, safety and responsible access.
Together, ANBL & CNB return 100% of profits to the Government of New Brunswick to benefit all New Brunswickers while responsibly serving customer and communities across the province.
Corporate Social Responsibility at ANBL
At ANBL, we take our social responsibility seriously. With our Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy to guide us, we are committed to:
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Responsible selling through our CHECK 30 program, which specifies that customers who look younger than 30 will be asked for valid photo identification.
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Food security through our partnership with Feed Nourrir NB to help get more food to the New Brunswickers who need it.
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Helping New Brunswickers get home safely through our Safe Ride program, providing FREE transportation at ANBL-sponsored events.
None of these efforts would be possible without the more than 800 team members who are the lifeblood of our organization and choose ANBL as their employer.
What's in it for you?
Being part of the team at ANBL means working in an organization that values its people and encourages every employee to have a voice. Our team takes pride in contributing to the communities and province we serve.
In addition to offering a market competitive salary, we ensure that our employees can enjoy work-life balance by offering a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental coverage and a generous pension plan. Employees also have access to a Health Spending Account or Wellness Subsidy, and opportunities to utilize flexible work arrangements, such as remote or hybrid work.
At ANBL, we also support both personal and professional growth through internal and external development opportunities, including our Leadership Development Program.
About the Manager Facilities and Energy Optimization role
At Alcool NB Liquor, we look for people whose values align with ours! Integrity, Caring, Trust, Community and Celebration. We value team members who collaborate well, make thoughtful decisions, support others, and take pride in delivering great experiences while celebrating success together.
We’re looking for a permanent Manager, Facilities and Energy Optimization. This role plays a critical part in designing and delivering a multi-year facilities and energy optimization strategy. You’ll serve as a subject matter expert, driving initiatives that reduce maintenance costs, maximizing asset lifecycles, and decrease energy consumption across ANBL and Cannabis NB, all while supporting operational excellence and sustainability.
Additional Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of the annual Facilities Plan and long-term facilities and energy optimization strategy
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Drive the integration of sustainability and energy efficiency into day-to-day operations across ANBL and Cannabis NB
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Coach and partner with business units to optimize energy usage across all facilities
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Lead and support a diverse Facilities team (unionized and non-unionized), fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
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Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance for buildings, systems, and assets, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, material handling equipment, vehicles, and office spaces
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Ensure facilities operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with building codes, regulations, and company standards
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Monitor building automation systems and identify opportunities to improve performance where available
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Promote and celebrate energy efficiency wins—big and small—across the organization
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Support and oversee facilities emergency response planning and readiness
What do you need to be successful?
Degree or diploma in Engineering, Facilities Management, Technology, or similar (CET or P.Eng designation an asset)
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Certified Energy Manager certification or equivalent (or a desire to become certified)
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5+ years working with commercial energy efficiency initiatives and processes, including green technologies, emissions reduction, and electricity consumption reduction
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Advanced knowledge of commercial building codes, regulations, procedures for building maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing system, structural, signage, and overall safe and sustainable facility operation
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Excellent research and data analysis skills to identify trends, extract key insights, and make data-driven recommendations
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Strong project management, communication, budgeting, facilitation, and organization skills to plan, manage and deliver multiple priorities on time and on budget
Key Competencies
Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. For example, makes nimble plans accounting for a range of risks and contingencies. Achieves greater cohesion, integration, and alignment between own group and other areas. Both persistent in adversity and nimble in change.
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Business Insight: Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. For example, leverages insights to shape and drive critical initiatives. Shares industry developments with the team; helps them grasp business and industry fundamentals and understand how they contribute.
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Optimizes Work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. For example, pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur
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Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, asks questions to encourage others to think differently and enrich their analyses of complex situations. Accurately defines the key elements of complex, ambiguous situations.
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Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. For example, serves as an example of adaptability and provides guidance and support to help others adapt to new situations. Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization; shifts priorities appropriately
Language competencies
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Bilingualism in both official languages is an asset, but not required
Work location:
The Retail Operations Centre is located in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
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The successful candidate must be based in New Brunswick.
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Semi-regular travel for meetings and project work may be required.
Compensation information:
Benefits information:
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental coverage and a generous pension plan.
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Access to a Health Spending Account or Wellness Subsidy
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Opportunities to utilize flexible work arrangements, such as remote or hybrid work.
Note
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Only candidates with legal authorization to work in Canada will be considered
How do I join the Team?
Share your resume with us through our online application system.
Alcool NB Liquor (ANBL) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We foster an inclusive and accessible workplace, and accommodations may be provided upon request, in all aspects of the selection process.
