|
Energy ManagementProfessionals in energy management are intimately involved in the planning and monitoring of energy use at an organizational or facility level. Often technical leaders, they are the drivers of energy efficiency projects, the authority on reporting and regulations, planers of retrofit projects, and managers of renewable energy projects. |
I develop, manage and implement the Sustainable Energy Management Plan (SEMP), which aligns with the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) programs for Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) Pacific Region. I also oversee programs and initiatives in furtherance of energy consumption and GHG decreases across DFO facilities to meet the 40% GHG reduction target by 2030. Finally, I’m also involved as project manager of energy conservation projects across the Pacific Region managing a total budget of more than $12M.
My original post-secondary education and early career were in the computer science field as a systems analyst/programmer. After leaving corporate America for nearly a decade to raise my family, upon my return to work, I discovered that I was a “dinosaur” in my chosen field. I re-applied my skill set and set a new pathway in finance and property management, ultimately landing in the construction field. It was during my years here that my passion, focus and experience in energy conservation were nurtured and expanded and I ultimately settled into a role as energy manager. My inaugural public-sector post was the energy manager at our local university, and here I learned the joy of service. I transitioned to the federal government in 2012 as the Regional Energy Manager, and have since been contributing to make a positive difference in decreasing our portfolio’s energy and GHG footprint through infrastructure and operations optimization, while supporting fulfillment of our departmental mandate.
CIET training provides continuous learning and ongoing skill development supports for key skills required for my work. CIET training nourishes the quest for being informed and enlightened.
Lead the team of professionals to achieve extraordinary results in sustainability.
As energy manager, I coordinate corporate energy efficiency initiatives in commercial buildings, including energy use optimization via energy audits, existing building commissioning, building digital controls integration, energy retrofits, energy benchmarking, and utility management. I help the organization reduce operating costs, increase the quality of the work environment, and promote corporate sustainability responsibility.
I started my professional career in energy management with an education in mechanical engineering
technology – building sciences, which led me to consulting for large commercial buildings. Over the course of my career, I have spent much time in energy data analytics, which has become an important part of my career as a seasoned energy manager.
Continuous education and training are a must in today’s fast-moving industry. Through CIET programs, I gained the industry recognition that illustrates my professionalism and competencies. CIET courses helped me get prepared to take exams that would lead to various energy management designations.
Challenge the accepted operation processes and status quo. Ask many questions. The best way to learn is to teach.
Lead the team of professionals to achieve extraordinary results in sustainability.
Send us an email and we will respond as soon as possible.
CIET to Continue Virtual Real-Time Classroom Training in the First Half of 2022 ... with a Twist!
Last Updated: November 8, 2021
CIET to Continue Virtual Real-Time Classroom Training in the First Half of 2022 … with a Twist!
With well over 200 virtual real-time courses delivered since March 2020 and based on feedback received from more than 2,500 participants, CIET is happy to announce that all public training sessions offered between January and June 2022 will be delivered through our virtual real-time classrooms, with one exception. We’re very excited about our very first in-person course since March 13, 2020: a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) session to be held in downtown Toronto from April 4 to 8, 2022.
Keeping our courses virtual will allow everyone to continue to access CIET training in a safe manner that protects both our participants and trainers regardless of what happens with the pandemic or public health measures. This allows you peace of mind to register for a virtual training course today, knowing that the training will be delivered with the same quality that you would expect from an in-person CIET course. Also, keeping virtual real-time training sessions will ensure that our full course calendar is available to all participants across Canada and abroad regardless of geographical location.
That being said, we really hope to be able to deliver (1) a much broader in-person offering in the fall of 2022 (2) while still offering significant pan-Canadian virtual training.
Through all these measures, CIET hopes to provide as much flexibility as possible to training participants while respecting its commitments to other participants, trainers, and partners, as well as public health recommendations.
We thank you very much for your trust and collaboration and look forward to welcoming you in our virtual classrooms!
Best regards,
The CIET Team
647 255-3107