Position Summary
Interior Health (IH) is seeking a dynamic Energy Management Co-op Student to join our team. This position is based at the Kelowna Warehouse (Reids) in Kelowna, B.C., with the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement within the Kelowna area. This is an eight-month term position, from approximately January 2027 to August 2027.
Healthcare is an energy intensive sector. As such, conservation and management of our energy use is a high priority. At Interior Health (IH), energy management projects, initiatives, and engagement align with Interior Health’s strategic priorities including Population Health, taking action on Climate Change, contributing to Financial Sustainability, and balancing capital investment with long-term performance. Interior Health prioritizes investments that help manage energy costs and reduce emissions, while at the same time renew aging infrastructure and achieve other co-benefits such as improved indoor air quality and thermal comfort for building occupants.
What we offer:
• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
• Career Growth
• Opportunity to develop
• A work environment that supports your psychological health & safety needs
• Aboriginal Employment Career advising
• Balanced lifestyle
What will you work on?
The Co-op Student will assist the Energy Management team with energy management initiatives related to an Energy Management Assessment (EMA).
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Support in the continued development of an energy and emissions procurement guideline for key energy consuming equipment. This includes researching and evaluating energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions and other sustainability parameters for a wide range of energy consuming equipment used in healthcare.
2. Identifying and researching preventative maintenance activities for key energy consuming HVAC equipment, to be included in Maintenance Connection, a facility operations platform.
3. Support the development of an energy management risk analysis.
4. Developing communications materials to support with Energy Management engagement, including graphics, presentations, and brochures.
5. Support the development of an energy monitoring and performance program for Plant Services, including the development of a guideline for operations staff.
6. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Salary Information:
Salary range for the position is $22.66 to $25.75 p/h and starting salary will be based on education, training and experience.
How will we help you grow?
You will receive a personalized orientation, ongoing mentorship, and support from a team of friendly, knowledgeable colleagues. We are committed to helping students learn new skills and gain meaningful experience in a supportive environment.
Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you
We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.
Come and join our team….Come live, work and play where others only vacation. Make a difference. Love your work. Apply today!
“Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the B.C. Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).”
Qualifications
Education, Training, and Experience:
• Upper year co-op student (completing 3rd of 4th year) in an engineering, energy or sustainability -related degree program (preferred)
• Enrolled in a B.C. university
• Interest in / work experience in an energy management or sustainability – related role (preferred)
Skills and abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to research, analyze, synthesize and document information in a concise manner
• Ability to work within a team in a complex, fast-changing environment
• Detail oriented and organized, able to work independently on several concurrent projects
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License is desirable, but not required
Comments
Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We are committed to addressing existing inequities and barriers to achieving a diverse workforce, one that is representative of the communities we serve. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups.