Utilities Analyst Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 53485)

Description

Are you ready to use data to drive real-world change? The City of Edmonton is seeking an Collaborative Utilities Analyst to anchor our Environment and Climate Resilience section. This is your chance to directly contribute to our climate goals and shape a more sustainable future for the city.

This role is centered on strategic financial management and focuses on providing reliable utilities data and insightful analysis, which is essential for managing City infrastructure and making strategic decisions. As part of the Utilities Supply Management team you will support and oversee the City of Edmonton's $70 million annual utilities budget. Success requires deep expertise in utility rate structures and the critical ability to convert complex, raw data into meaningful financial and operational insights.

Partner across diverse City business areas, implementing sustainability programs, and utilizing expert facilitation to build consensus. A core skill is the ability to present complex information clearly—you will have the ability to translate data into persuasive, plain-language reports that inform and influence technical teams and senior leadership alike.

Bring your sharp critical thinking and problem-solving skills to proactively deliver strategic solutions that make Edmonton more resilient.

What will you do?

• Be at the forefront of the City's sustainability efforts, driving impactful change through data and strategic insights.
• Leading Utilities Data Intelligence: You'll be the go-to expert for collecting, analyzing, interpreting and presenting crucial electricity, natural gas, and water meter data. Your analysis will inform strategic decisions, support City pilots, ensure audit validation, and contribute to vital industry compliance reporting. You'll also be instrumental in building accurate budget forecasts by projecting complex historical cost and consumption data, directly influencing the City's $70 million annual operating budget for utilities.
• Advancing Energy Management & Sustainability Programs: You'll play a vital role in coordinating and supporting key initiatives like BOMA, Measurement & Verification (M&V), and broader energy management programs. This includes applying your facility management knowledge, implementing smart building concepts, and driving continuous improvement in our sustainability performance.
• Optimizing Utility Contracts: You'll manage and deploy tools to analyze the performance of the City's utility contracts against terms, market trends, and historical data. Your work will help resolve billing complexities and ensure the City achieves its procurement goals.
• Empowering Through Knowledge: You'll share your expertise by delivering training on utilities management software, empowering City employees to effectively view, administer, and interpret utilities-related information for business analysis and energy conservation.