Building Performance Engineer/Specialist

Killam Apartment REIT, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is one of Canada's largest residential real estate investment trusts, owning, operating, and developing a $5.3 billion portfolio of apartments and manufactured home communities. Killam's strategy to drive value and profitability focuses on three priorities: (1) increase earnings from the existing portfolio; (2) expand the portfolio and diversify geographically through accretive acquisitions, targeting newer properties and dispositions of non-core assets; and (3) develop high-quality properties in its core markets. 

As part of our growth strategy, we are building internal technical expertise to materially improve building performance, energy efficiency, and carbon outcomes across our portfolio. We are seeking a Senior Building Performance Engineer to serve as a trusted technical authority for our Southwest Ontario properties.

This is a senior engineer or specialist role for someone who has spent years diagnosing real world HVAC and BAS issues in occupied buildings and is comfortable owning complex problems end to end.

What you will do:

•    Lead forensic investigations into complex HVAC, BAS, and building performance issues across multi unit residential and mixed use properties;

•    Diagnose underperforming heating plants, chillers, air handling units, and distribution systems by bridging design intent, BAS data, and on site conditions;

•    Analyze energy and utility data using RETScreen and advanced Excel modeling to identify performance gaps and optimization opportunities;

•    Identify, scope, and support delivery of energy retrofits and mechanical capital projects;

•    Review design criteria, equipment selections, and contractor submittals for new construction and retro commissioning projects;

•    Translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for internal stakeholders;

•    Work directly with site teams to resolve persistent operational issues;

•    Other duties as assigned.

Who this role is for:

•    Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience in the design, commissioning, or operation of electrical and/or mechanical building systems;

•    Experience with diagnosing and resolving real building performance problems in occupied mixed-use buildings (MURB); 

•    Fluent with Tridium Niagara (or similar complex BAS platforms) and comfortability working directly with trends, alarms and system logic;

•    Proficiency in RETScreen and advanced energy data analysis;

•    Understanding of various building systems including geothermal and VRF/Air to water heat pumps;

•    Can work independently as a trusted technical resource while collaborating effectively with non-technical stakeholders; 

•    The following certifications are considered an asset:

o    P.Eng or P. Eng eligible

o    CMVP (Certified Measurement & Verification Professional)

o    CEM (Certified Energy Manager)

o    CBCP (Certified Building Commissioning Professional)

What we offer:

•    A competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience (consisting of a salary in the range of $90,000-$130,000 annually plus bonus compensation);

•    Autonomy to influence how our portfolio approaches energy performance and carbon reduction; 

•    A mix of strategic office work and hands-on site investigation;

•    Health & Dental benefits, EFAP, paid volunteer days;

•    Employee unit purchase plan;

•    Long-term career grown opportunities. 

We understand not all applicants will possess everything we are looking for, so please don't let this discourage you from applying. If your experience isn't an exact match with what is listed above, but you believe you would still be a great fit, we encourage you to submit your application

Application: Please fill out the online application form.    

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace for all employees. Employees will be given support and encouragement to develop their full potential and utilize their unique talents. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank you for your interest in our company and all qualified applicants will be considered; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Please no phone calls.