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Conservation Services Group/Westborough, MA

Conservation Services Group (CSG) is the leading provider of residential energy efficiency programs in North America. CSG has helped Americans make smart energy use decisions an important part of the way they live and work since 1984. The company designs, develops, and delivers innovative, results-driven programs. CSG employees are committed to a mission of delivering these comprehensive programs to help people use energy more wisely. Energy efficiency and renewable energy are our sole business, not one of a hundred departments in a large corporation. CSG provides proven expertise to utilities, state agencies, trade allies and homeowners, tenants, and property owners seeking to improve home durability, safety, air quality and comfort while saving money. We bring creativity and commitment to our goals of championing the development and use of safe, clean energy.

We are building new online, mobile- and tablet-enabled applications using best of breed technologies. We are also using the latest .NET technology to build RESTful Web services and a new portal framework to build applications using HTML5 and Responsive Design. We are an agile development shop and have adopted a test driven development approach to build quality in to our software throughout the development process. We have designed and use our own XML standard for representation of buildings and energy efficiency measures and as the franchise player in our industry, we continue to drive innovation for our clients and end customers.

Position Summary:
The Senior Web Application Developer will provide senior development capability on an agile team that is dedicated to building portal applications for a diverse set of user roles. The successful candidate must be a capable engineer with a track record of working on large .NET Web applications.

- Join an agile team of 5-6 experienced software developers and test engineers.
- Work closely with the product owner to provide realistic estimates and drive excellence in technical work.
- Design and develop core, reusable components.
- Produce results and planned deliverables using the agile scrum method with short delivery timeframes.
- Effectively collaborate with team members as well as internal and external clients.
- Use modern software development techniques including automated code analysis, implementation of coding guidelines, while contributing to a consistently high level of unit test coverage.
- Work with some of the latest technologies including: Visual Studio 2012, .NET 4.5, the Kentico portal development framework, REST APIs, HTML5/CSS3 and Responsive Design.

Qualifications:
- 5-7 years professional experience designing and developing enterprise .NET Web applications.
- Strong analytical, problem identification and reporting skills.
- Proven track record of innovative technical contribution to software product delivery.
- Software company experience is highly desirable.
- Broad expertise in languages, Web application frameworks and overall software architecture.
- Experience with Agile software development methodologies, continuous integration, and test-driven development are very desirable.
- BA/BS in Computer Science/Engineering or other related degrees.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

CSG's compensation package includes comprehensive medical coverage with BlueCross BlueShield Blue Care Elect PPO, dental coverage with Delta Dental PPO, and vision coverage with EyeMed Vision Care; Employer paid life and AD&D insurance and STD & LTD insurance coverage; Plus paid holidays, PTO, and employer matching 401(k) retirement plan.

Please apply online at: http://jobs-csg.icims.com

CSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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If interested, please apply online at http://track.tmpservice.com/…d=1796630-2411-4288

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Rainforest Alliance/New York, NY

The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behaviour. Based in New York City, with offices throughout the United States and worldwide, the Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travelers.
Position Summary:
Based in London or New York City, the Senior Manager/Director, Media Outreach Strategy will be responsible for developing and overseeing strategies for the effective use of creative content aimed at increasing awareness of the Rainforest Alliance’s mission and work among the organization’s wide-ranging stakeholders worldwide. S/he will direct media staff in the US and field office locations, who will guide and collaborate with colleagues, businesses, NGOs, government representatives, journalists and others to ensure that they have the tools and information necessary to promote and inform their audiences about the organization’s achievements.

Responsibilities:
• Drive media outreach and other promotional strategies for the organization as a whole and for specific targeted audiences in order to meet programmatic objectives;
• Track media developments and trends, cultivating new media relationships where appropriate and continually seeking out promotional vehicles and opportunities;
• Collaborate closely with staff and representatives working with media in other countries to ensure efforts and messages are consistent;
• Position key Rainforest Alliance staff members as spokespeople and to promote organizational thought leadership;
• Prepare for and orchestrate responses to media crisis;
• Analyze effectiveness of the communications tools used by the organization; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Journalism;
• 15 years’ experience in journalism, public relations or nonprofit, government or business communications;
• Proven track record in strategic media outreach and marketing work;
• Strong project management and organizational skills;
• Experience in managing staff, including in international locations;
• Demonstrated interest in conservation, corporate social responsibility and/or international development issues;
• Outstanding writtenand verbal skills in Englishand superior organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills;
• Flexibility and willingness to work independently on a wide range of tasks and projects;
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment; and
• Written and verbal proficiency in a language in addition to English preferred.

Salary:
Commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package provided

To apply:

Send resume, cover letter and salary history to Human Resources, Rainforest Alliance, 233 Broadway, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10279; Fax: 212-677-2187. If emailing, use the following format in the subject line: first name and last name, job title and position you are applying for.

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Stantec.
CA – California, San Diego
Overview: Our Architecture & Interior Design group is renowned for creating high-performance, fiscally responsible and award-winning buildings and interiors. We’re passionate about the design quality of the built environment and…

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JDM Associates/Falls Church, VA

JDM Associates (JDM) is seeking a talented Business Sustainability Analyst to join our growing team in Falls Church, Virginia. JDM is a nationwide energy management and sustainability consulting firm, focused on commercial real estate. We work with clients who value the cost-effective, practical solutions that JDM provides to reduce the carbon footprint of their real estate portfolios. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and want to have your contributions valued by our clients, you will enjoy working at JDM. We understand the importance of working together as a team but allow each employee to have a key role in the company’s success. More importantly, we provide the opportunity for employees to have a personal and collective impact on our global environment.

The Senior Consultant will work with national clients in the investor owned real estate industry. Identifies and realizes cost savings through an analysis of building systems and equipment that result in recommendations that clients can incorporate into property management of their assets. Responsible for supporting and building relationships with clients by identifying new ways to improve service delivery, meet and exceed deadlines, and identify opportunities that result in optimum client satisfaction. Successfully works with team members (may lead projects and mentor staff) and clients to assess projects, develop communications and/or property assessment reports and implements recommendations to maximize our client’s consumption and cost savings.

Essential Job Functions:
•Responsible for developing and/or updating various sustainability programs that support JDM’s multi-lines of business
•Maintains effective client relationships while meeting and exceeding annual and long-range company objectives
•Assess savings opportunities across a portfolio of properties
•Works on proposals, including estimating work scope and cost, presentation process, and managing client relations to ensure complete satisfaction
•Actively promotes JDM services through industry associations, functions and by providing, excellent service delivery to clients, and continually seeking to find opportunities to increase client base
•May lead projects and/or manage other consultants in technical specialty areas or for assigned client
•Performs analysis and effectively writes reports to include analysis details and summaries that identify and recommend operational best practices, with focus on low and not cost strategies
•Visit client sites to conduct audits and identify opportunities to reduce resource use
•Conducts EPA Energy Star Portfolio Manager building performance analysis on technical building systems: heating; ventilation; air conditioning (HVAC); controls; lighting; and, lighting control system
•Supports and/or manages LEED certification projects
•Develops project scope, manages individual and client budget and billable time requirements, consistently producing excellent work products, meeting deadlines, producing deliverables and successfully meeting client expectations
•Demonstrates industry leadership by writing and publishing articles on real estate/sustainability topics and speaking at conferences

Qualifications (Skills, Experience, and Educational Requirements)
•A Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or equivalent directly related experience (one year for one year of education)
•Six or more years of years sustainability experience in the U.S. market
•Licensed Engineer a plus
•Highly organized and self-motivated, with excellent project and time management skills that include meeting deliverables, deadlines, budget and billable requirements and meet or exceed client’s expectations
•Strong critical thinking and analytical skills that include a well-developed leadership and mentoring ability
•Must have highly effective communication and demonstrated professional technical writing skills
•Working knowledge/experience in building design and/or construction process with functional understanding of HVAC, control, lighting, and lighting control system types
•Skilled in working in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities while meeting and/or exceeding client expectations
•LEED Green Associate (GA) or equivalent certification and experience in analyzing and reporting on energy use and efficiency opportunities
•U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager experience preferred
•Excellent software skills (MS Office, ACCESS, general background in CRM and online project management software)

JDM offers competitive compensation; comprehensive benefits; and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, growing organization. Top candidates will be asked to provide writing samples and references. More information about JDM is available at www.jdmgmt.com.

JDM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v

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JDM Associates/CA, OR, WA, or NV

JDM Associates (JDM) is seeking a talented Senior Engineer located on the West Coast to join our growing engineering team. With its headquarters in Falls Church, VA, JDM is a nationwide energy management and sustainability consulting firm. We work with clients who value the cost-effective, practical solutions that JDM provides to reduce the carbon footprint of their real estate portfolios. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and want to have your contributions valued by our clients, you will enjoy working at JDM. We understand the importance of working together as a team but allow each employee to have a key role in the company’s success. More importantly, we provide the opportunity for employees to have a personal and collective impact on our global environment.

The Senior Engineer will work with national clients in the investor owned real estate industry. This position is responsible for identifying and realizing cost savings through an analysis of building systems and equipment that result in recommendations that clients can incorporate into the property management of their assets. Working with new and current clients the Senior Engineer supports and builds relationships by identifying new ways to improve service delivery, meet and exceed deadlines, and identify opportunities that result in optimum client satisfaction. The successful candidate will work with team members (may lead projects and mentor staff) and clients to assess projects, develop communications and/or property assessment reports and implement recommendations to maximize our client’s consumption and cost savings.

Essential Job Functions:
•Working with client staff and, often the client's building engineer, visits client properties and audits/evaluates building systems, equipment, assets and operations (e.g. HVAC, EMS, lighting, waste, etc.)
•Assess savings opportunities and opportunities to improve operating efficiencies
•Performs analysis and effectively writes reports to include analysis details and summaries that identify and recommend operational best practices, with focus on low and not cost strategies
•Conducts cost/benefit analysis to recommend improvements
•Reviews team members calculations and cost/benefit analysis to validate underlying logic and assumptions, and develops solutions
•Responsible for reviewing and interpreting technical manuals and mechanical/electrical schematics
•Maintains effective client relationships while meeting and exceeding annual and long-range company objectives
•Actively promotes JDM services through industry associations, functions and by providing, excellent service delivery to clients, and continually seeking to find opportunities to increase client base
•May lead projects and/or manage other consultants in technical specialty areas or for assigned client
•Uses EPA Energy Star Portfolio Manager building performance analysis on technical building systems: heating; ventilation; air conditioning (HVAC); controls; lighting; and, lighting control system
•Develops project scope, manages individual and client budget and billable time requirements, consistently producing excellent work products, meeting deadlines, producing deliverables and successfully meeting client expectations

Qualifications (Skills, Experience, and Educational Requirements)
•A Master's Degree in engineering or equivalent directly related experience (one year for one year of education)
•Six or more years as a Chief Engineer with sustainability experience in the U.S. market
•Professional Engineer designation(e.g. ME/CE/EE)
•Highly organized and self-motivated, with excellent project and time management skills that include meeting deliverables, deadlines, budget and billable requirements and meet or exceed client’s expectations
•Strong critical thinking and analytical skills that include a well-developed leadership and mentoring ability
•Must have highly effective communication and demonstrated professional technical writing skills
•Mechanical knowledge/experience in building design and/or construction process with functional understanding of HVAC, control, lighting, and lighting control system types
•Skilled in working in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities while meeting and/or exceeding client expectations
•LEED Green Associate (GA) or equivalent certification and experience in analyzing and reporting on energy use and efficiency opportunities a plus
•U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager experience preferred
•Excellent Microsoft Office skills needed
•Must live in CA, AR, WA, NV or OR to be considered
JDM offers competitive compensation; comprehensive benefits; and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, growing organization. Top candidates will be asked to provide writing samples and references. More information about JDM is available at www.jdmgmt.com.

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JDM Associates/CA, OR, WA, or NV

JDM Associates (JDM) is seeking a talented Senior Engineer located on the West Coast to join our growing engineering team. With its headquarters in Falls Church, VA, JDM is a nationwide energy management and sustainability consulting firm. We work with clients who value the cost-effective, practical solutions that JDM provides to reduce the carbon footprint of their real estate portfolios. If you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and want to have your contributions valued by our clients, you will enjoy working at JDM. We understand the importance of working together as a team but allow each employee to have a key role in the company’s success. More importantly, we provide the opportunity for employees to have a personal and collective impact on our global environment.

The Senior Engineer will work with national clients in the investor owned real estate industry. This position is responsible for identifying and realizing cost savings through an analysis of building systems and equipment that result in recommendations that clients can incorporate into the property management of their assets. Working with new and current clients the Senior Engineer supports and builds relationships by identifying new ways to improve service delivery, meet and exceed deadlines, and identify opportunities that result in optimum client satisfaction. The successful candidate will work with team members (may lead projects and mentor staff) and clients to assess projects, develop communications and/or property assessment reports and implement recommendations to maximize our client’s consumption and cost savings.

Essential Job Functions:
•Working with client staff and, often the client's building engineer, visits client properties and audits/evaluates building systems, equipment, assets and operations (e.g. HVAC, EMS, lighting, waste, etc.)
•Assess savings opportunities and opportunities to improve operating efficiencies
•Performs analysis and effectively writes reports to include analysis details and summaries that identify and recommend operational best practices, with focus on low and not cost strategies
•Conducts cost/benefit analysis to recommend improvements
•Reviews team members calculations and cost/benefit analysis to validate underlying logic and assumptions, and develops solutions
•Responsible for reviewing and interpreting technical manuals and mechanical/electrical schematics
•Maintains effective client relationships while meeting and exceeding annual and long-range company objectives
•Actively promotes JDM services through industry associations, functions and by providing, excellent service delivery to clients, and continually seeking to find opportunities to increase client base
•May lead projects and/or manage other consultants in technical specialty areas or for assigned client
•Uses EPA Energy Star Portfolio Manager building performance analysis on technical building systems: heating; ventilation; air conditioning (HVAC); controls; lighting; and, lighting control system
•Develops project scope, manages individual and client budget and billable time requirements, consistently producing excellent work products, meeting deadlines, producing deliverables and successfully meeting client expectations

Qualifications (Skills, Experience, and Educational Requirements)
•A Master's Degree in engineering or equivalent directly related experience (one year for one year of education)
•Six or more years as a Chief Engineer with sustainability experience in the U.S. market
•Professional Engineer designation(e.g. ME/CE/EE)
•Highly organized and self-motivated, with excellent project and time management skills that include meeting deliverables, deadlines, budget and billable requirements and meet or exceed client’s expectations
•Strong critical thinking and analytical skills that include a well-developed leadership and mentoring ability
•Must have highly effective communication and demonstrated professional technical writing skills
•Mechanical knowledge/experience in building design and/or construction process with functional understanding of HVAC, control, lighting, and lighting control system types
•Skilled in working in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities while meeting and/or exceeding client expectations
•LEED Green Associate (GA) or equivalent certification and experience in analyzing and reporting on energy use and efficiency opportunities a plus
•U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager experience preferred
•Excellent Microsoft Office skills needed
•Must live in CA, AR, WA, NV or OR to be considered
JDM offers competitive compensation; comprehensive benefits; and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, growing organization. Top candidates will be asked to provide writing samples and references. More information about JDM is available at www.jdmgmt.com.

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Southern California Edison/Big Creek, CA

Introduction:
Highly-motivated; likes challenge; collaborative; committed to delivering high quality work… Did we describe you? Read on…

Southern California Edison is one of the nation’s largest investor-owned electric utilities. We are an industry leader that is designing new and innovative ways to meet our customer’s needs. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who enjoy the challenge of working on key industry changing projects. We need your good ideas and your contributions to remain a leader in this industry.

Position Overview:
This position will be in the Northern Hydro division of Power Production within Southern California Edison’s (SCE) Power Supply organization. The successful candidate will manage the Distributed Control System (DCS) for the Big Creek Hydroelectric project. This project consist of six major dams, numerous smaller dams and reservoirs, and other water conveyances and control equipment to deliver water to drive 23 generating units located in nine hydroelectric powerhouses.

Typical responsibilities will include:
•Manage the Ovation DCS to meet the energy market requirements and the associated corporate goals for operating effectiveness within the California Independent System Operator (ISO) requirements created by the Market Restructuring Technology Upgrade (MRTU) initiative; perform continuous improvement evaluations on any new or changed requirements to the System or to Market requirements that could also affect the DCS logic.
•Perform evaluation on Big Creek’s Water Plan’s effect on energy schedule, including new DCS program requirements from the new Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licenses to operate the Big Creek Hydroelectric Project.
•Responsible for the operations, troubleshooting, and modifications to the Ovation Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
•Provide leading-edge technical leadership in developing and leading the implementation of a Project Operations Simulator that will provide training for new and incoming personnel.
•Consult with senior and executive management on the effect of the changing California Energy Market design on the dispatch of energy from the Big Creek Hydroelectric Project, including the introduction of renewable resources by SCE and other power generators.
•Develop and implement a strategic plan to monitor and resolve NERC-driven issues through the DCS programming as applicable, including Critical Infrastructure Protection access and security requirements, critical maintenance intervals, such as, Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) operations information, to protect the corporation from the risk of substantial fines from non-compliance.
•Maintain a safety conscious work environment by following Edison safety protocols and safe work practices.
•Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
•Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field, with an emphasis in Distributed Controls Systems (DCS) or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
•Must have experience working with the development, management, and system administration of: databases, point building, control logic, Plant I/O, Reports, Graphics and Operator Interfaces related to a DCS.
•Typically possesses seven or more years of experience performing activities related to controls and instrumentation in relation to a DCS for generation power systems in the electric utility industry.
•Typically possesses five or more years of project management experience or leading cross-functional project teams and implementing multiple complex projects.
•Demonstrated experience with the development, management, and system administration of: Database, Point Building, Control Logic, Plant I/O, Reports, Graphics and Operator Interfaces.
•Demonstrated experience with Cisco Command Line Interface (CLI) and managing Cisco networking devices such as switches, routers, and adaptive security appliances.
•Demonstrated experienced in development and execution of NERC-CIP compliance management plans and procedures related to power generation and controls facilities.
•Demonstrated practical current experience with Microsoft XP and Server 2003 O/S.
•Demonstrated working knowledge of VX Works O/S.
•Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, and Project.
•Demonstrated ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, project personnel and all levels of management to develop solutions and ensure stakeholder buy-in.
•Ability to exert 20 – 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 – 25 pounds of force frequently.
•Ability to maintain a safety conscious work environment by following Edison safety protocols and safe work practices.
•Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, develop and execute business plans, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
•Must demonstrate effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation.
•Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.

Comments:
•Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time.
•If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com.
•Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
•Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work directly as employees for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.
•SCE provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities; please let us know if you require an accommodation for this appointment.

Southern California Edison, an Edison International (NYSE:EIX) company, serves a population of nearly 14 million via 4.9 million customer accounts in a 50,000-square-mile service area within Central, Coastal and Southern California. Join the utility leader that is safely delivering reliable, affordable electricity to our customers for over 125 years.

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Southern California Edison/Chino, CA

Introduction:
Highly-motivated; likes challenge; collaborative; committed to delivering high quality work… Did we describe you? Read on…

Southern California Edison is one of the nation’s largest investor-owned electric utilities. We are an industry leader that is designing new and innovative ways to meet our customer’s needs. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who enjoy the challenge of working on key industry changing projects. We need your good ideas and your contributions to remain a leader in this industry.

About Transmission and Distribution:
Southern California Edison’s (SCE's) Transmission and Distribution Organizational Unit (T & D) is responsible for planning, engineering, constructing, operating, and maintaining transmission and distribution facilities throughout the 50,000-square-mile territory. T&D is the steward of roughly $19 billion in assets that safely and reliably deliver electricity to 14 million residents via SCE’s 4.9 million customer accounts.

Position Overview:
The Senior Project Analyst will be part of Southern California Edison’s (SCE) Safety & Environmental Data Analysis & Reporting team within Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Organization Unit. The Senior Analyst will provide high-level support and leadership for implementing and analyzing the effectiveness of projects and programs within the Safety & Environmental space. In addition, the successful candidate will perform quantitative and qualitative analysis on whether programs are successful in accomplishing Safety & Environmental goals.

Essential job functions include:
•Lead organization unit efforts for Monthly Injury Reporting for Executive Management or other initiatives, such as representing T&D on a sub-team for company-wide initiatives.
•Lead analysis and administration of programs such as Facility Assessments, overseeing the various process elements, such as database management, data entry, quality assurance and complex analysis.
•Evaluation of the effectiveness of safety programs such as the Ergonomics Program, and Safety Pilot Programs, making recommendations to management for improvement of program effectiveness.
•Lead a cross-functional team of analysts on specific safety initiatives to build a plan for implementation across T&D.
•Expert analysis and leadership of safety & environmental initiatives such as safety benchmarking, which is a process that involves a “deep dive†of data analysis within a particular organization, surveys of employees within that organization, and focus groups to determine where safety issues may be unresolved within the organization and to develop action plans to resolve these issues in specific craft organizations.
•Preparation of safety & environmental documents and presentation materials for principal managers, executives and officers regarding safety metrics and programs.
•Maintain a safety conscious work environment by following Edison safety protocols and safe work practices, and perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements:
•Must have experience with safety program design, implementation, training, and/or evaluation.
•Bachelor Degree in Business, Organizational Behavior/Psychology, Mathematics or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
•Typically possesses of five years of experience performing data analysis.
•California Driver’s License.
•Demonstrated experience implementing, or improving safety programs.
•Demonstrated experience with benchmarking.
•Demonstrated experience leading process improvement projects.
•Demonstrated experience developing presentations for senior management.
•Strong communication and writing skills.
•Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, and Project.
•Must demonstrate the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks appropriately, develop and execute business plans, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
•Must demonstrate effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building, and the ability to stay current with relevant technology and innovation.
•Must demonstrate strong ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, and the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.
•Demonstrated ability to follow Edison safety protocols and safe work practices.

Preferences:
•Master’s Degree in Business, Organizational Behavior/Psychology or in Mathematics.

Comments:
•Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work directly as employees for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.
•Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time.
•If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume in confidence by visiting www.edisonjobs.com.
•Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
•SCE provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities; please let us know if you require an accommodation for this appointment.

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Provitro/Booshoot/Mount Vernon, WA

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Position Overview
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the daily accounting of Provitro Booshoot. The position is responsible for overseeing most of the day-to-day accounting processes. The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of accounting, strong work ethic and an ability to grow with the business.

Responsibilities
• Review and enter accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Review and process bi-weekly payroll
• Manage fixed assets
• Conduct month-end closing of the general ledger including preparation and posting of appropriate journal entries for inventory, depreciation, reserves, accruals, and provisions
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts as assigned
• Work with CFO to establish and maintain inventory costing processes
• Assist the CFO and/or CEO/COO with preparation and presentation of forecasts and annual budgets
• Assist with the gathering and preparation of information and supporting schedules for various financial and regulatory audits, payroll, state and local tax returns
• Other duties as necessary

Proficiencies
• Understanding and application of U.S. GAAP
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to function effectively with little outside direction and in an environment of change
• Flexibility and sense of humor
• Good personal skills with the ability to effectively work with individuals and groups at all organization levels
• Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks using good time-management, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Possess a work ethic that includes neatness and punctuality

Education and Experience
• Bachelors degree in accounting/finance, CPA preferred
• Minimum 5 years work experience in accounting, including bookkeeping experience
• Experience with manufacturing and/or inventory processes & procedures
• QuickBooks experience preferred

About Provitro Booshoot
Provitro Booshoot is a biotechnology company with a passion for the natural world. This passion propelled nearly a decade of intensive scientific research that resulted in the groundbreaking technical capacity to rapidly and reliably propagate bamboo – without genetic modification.

Founded in 1998, Provitro Booshoot has built a strong reputation as the world’s leading producer of bamboo plants, supplying a wide variety of high quality bamboos for wholesalers in the ornamental bamboo market, as well as food crop starts for agricultural growers.

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MHPM Project Managers/Ottawa, ON, Canada (Burlington, Ontario)

Senior Sustainability Advisor
Burlington, Ontario

Does your definition of success begin with client satisfaction?

MHPM is actively growing its Sustainability Services offering in Southern Ontario, and we have an immediate opportunity for a seasoned Senior Sustainability Advisor to join our team in Burlington.

Are you a professional who has built your reputation advising clients on integrating sustainability into their corporate real estate and asset management business processes? Do you excel at developing and implementing energy management plans and projects? Does your track record of success include leading clients to achieve high performance in their building and infrastructure assets?

At MHPM we believe that Sustainability is Freeâ„¢ – that incorporating sustainability into the project lifecycle comes at no net cost. We believe that rigorous management systems, thorough planning and design are critical to creating a sustainable future. These are the hallmarks of our growing business in Sustainability Services to facility investors, owners and occupiers.

Our national team conducts feasibility studies, develops business cases and executes performance benchmarking to inform our client’s strategic business, project and investment decision-making. We strive to develop lasting tools such as our GAP for Buildingsâ„¢, sustainability management systems, procedures, plans and frameworks to maximize the performance of our client’s real estate assets.

Our ideal candidate will take on the challenge of ensuring growth and profitability of Sustainability Services in the region. This individual will lead the identification, competition and delivery of Sustainability Services assignments together with an Advisor, Sustainability – also based in Southern Ontario. On a project basis, they will manage other members of the national team.

Why MHPM?

Since 1989, MHPM has built a solid reputation as an unrivalled, trusted leader of facility projects. MHPM is founded on a single powerful idea: a dedicated project leader working on behalf of the facility owner to bring value and ensure project success. We hire the best and provide a work environment where excellence is cultivated, leadership is developed and vision is delivered.

What you’ll get to do as a Senior Sustainability Advisor:
• Grow, manage and operate the regional sustainability services offering
• Provide expert advice for the management of sustainability services projects such as strategy and management systems, energy & carbon management, high performance green buildings and green building certification.
• Assist the Business Development Manager in the planning and delivery of marketing and business development plans, proposal development, networking, lead generation, client meetings, and sales presentations.
• Represent the Region as part of the company wide Sustainability Services Team and contribute to growth, development, planning and delivery of sustainability services across Canada.
• Ensure client satisfaction for all projects.

What you’ll need to be successful:
• University degree in Sustainability, Applied Science or Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Economics or Finance, Business Administration, Environmental Science/Studies or a combination of related academic and practical experience.
• Graduate degree is an asset (i.e. M.Sc., MBA).
• P.Eng, PMP, CEM, LEED AP, designations an asset.
• Minimum 7-10 years’ experience leading consulting engagements within the sustainability, energy and/or green building industry, and extensive experience working with senior executive client groups and stakeholders.
• High level of competency with respect to sustainability, environmental management, energy management, GHG management, green building certifications and green buildings in general, all within the real estate, design and construction sectors.
• Demonstrated aptitude for business development, marketing and identifying opportunities for future business and opportunities.
• Recognized leadership in sustainability and the real estate, energy and/or green buildings sector (i.e. through invited speaking engagements juried/peer reviewed papers, articles and corporate board participation).
• Exceptional communication skills.
• A broad skill set including strong writing, organizational, analytical and strategic skills.

Learn more about MHPM’s Sustainability Services:
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MHPM is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive benefits package, and unlimited potential for professional growth and development.

MHPM is a member company of Colliers International, global leaders in the property services sector providing quality services in commercial real estate, residential property management, property improvement and project management consulting.

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