Operating Manager Jobs in Vancouver, BC (NOW HIRING)

General GreenStep Statement

Inclusive Hiring Policy

GreenStep is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, where people can bring their whole selves. We invite all qualified candidates to apply.

Our Values

Humble, Growth Mindset, Passionate about Sustainability, Self Empowered, Excellence

Overview

GreenStep was founded in 2008 to change the world by helping businesses and organizations measure, report on, and improve their sustainability performance and take climate action. Our journey has seen us collaborate with an extensive array of partners, including thousands of private businesses, governmental bodies, utilities, and nonprofit organizations within Canada, the US, and internationally.

GreenStep provides a full suite of sustainability programs and services, including energy, water, and waste assessments, carbon footprint and life cycle analysis, sustainability training and strategy development, and several certification programs, including GreenStep Sustainable Tourism, GreenStep Single-Use Plastic Free, GreenStep Certified Business, GreenStep Carbon Conscious, and GreenStep EcoFund Verified.

At GreenStep, we practice what we preach. We have been a Certified B Corporation since 2015, we’re Rainbow Registered, certified Climate Label, and certified as a Living Wage Employer.

GreenStep is a purpose-built sustainability solutions company that has been on a steep growth trajectory over the past few years. We want to help you grow too, personally and professionally, while creating lasting impacts. Let’s change the world!

Job Description

As Energy Project Manager, you will lead technical delivery across a portfolio of hotel energy efficiency and decarbonization programs in BC. You'll work directly with hotel operators, ownership groups, and asset managers, guiding properties through assessment, long-term capital planning, and project implementation.

This role sits at the intersection of technical advisory and program management. One day, you're on-site conducting an energy assessment. Next, you're facilitating a training session for hotel operators or presenting a business case to an ownership group. You need to be credible in both rooms.

You'll work closely with industry and program partners. You are the primary GreenStep technical resource on the program, responsible for delivery quality, client relationships, partner coordination, and reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site ASHRAE Level 1 and Level 2 energy assessments at hotel properties, covering HVAC, lighting, building envelope, domestic hot water, and controls systems
• Collect and verify utility consumption data; set up and manage ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager benchmarking for client properties
• Develop long-term energy savings and emissions reduction plans; review all outputs for accuracy and operational relevance before client delivery
• Deliver plan review and coaching sessions with hotel property teams
• Develop decision-ready business cases for priority retrofit projects: technology sizing, preliminary cost estimates, incentive identification, financial modelling, and ROI analysis for ownership and asset management audiences
• Prepare and submit utility incentive program applications on behalf of clients; manage direct liaison with utility program contacts through to approval
• Plan and facilitate training sessions for hotel operators covering energy benchmarking, retrofit opportunities, utility incentive programs, and decarbonization pathways
• Develop sector case studies and present findings to industry audiences
• Facilitate peer learning groups for hotel facilities managers and operators; develop agendas, manage follow-up, and circulate session summaries
• Build and maintain client-facing resource materials, including technical guides and utility program references
• Support outreach and recruitment of new program participants in coordination with program partners
• Manage day-to-day program delivery across active client engagements, tracking milestones and flagging risks early
• Prepare and contribute to formal program reports for funders and partners, covering participation levels, project progress, energy savings, and GHG emissions reductions
• Participate in regular program coordination meetings with funders, industry partners, and internal GreenStep team members
• Maintain accurate project documentation, client records, and program data to support QA/QC review and reporting requirements
• Coordinate across program partners to ensure consistent delivery standards and timely issue resolution
• Share field insights and client feedback with GreenStep's internal team to support continuous improvement

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

• Minimum 10 years of experience conducting ASHRAE Level 1 and Level 2 commercial building energy audits, with demonstrated independent delivery
• Proven hotel or hospitality-sector building experience: you understand how these buildings operate, how ownership structures work, and how capital decisions get made
• Proficiency with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager: benchmarking, EUI interpretation, and using data to drive project prioritization
• Hands-on experience with BC utility demand-side management programs: you have prepared and submitted incentive applications and managed them through to approval. 
  
• A track record of building retrofit business cases and getting them approved at the ownership or asset management level.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate training sessions and workshops for mixed technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong written communication: client-ready reports, business cases, and presentations without heavy editing required
• Proven ability to manage multiple active client engagements simultaneously and meet program deadlines with minimal supervision
• Experience working within multi-partner program delivery structures, including funder reporting and partner coordination.

Education Required

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, building science, or a related technical field is required.

Certification Required

• A Certified Energy Manager (CEM) designation is required; candidates without an active CEM will not be considered
• P.Eng. registration (BC) is a strong asset
• Valid BC driver's license is required; access to a personal vehicle is required for regular on-site visits to client properties

Work Location

Vancouver, BC (hybrid — regular on-site travel to client properties required)

Job Type

1-year contract, full-time (with intent to extend subject to program performance)

Salary/Wage

$70 - $85k per annum.

Hours Per Week

40

Start Date

2026-08-01

What we offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible work environment with remote work supported; regular on-site presence at client properties required
• Flexible stat holiday policy
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Values-first, mission-driven environment
• Direct ownership of programs with real, measurable impact on commercial building decarbonization in BC