Associate Development

Innergex; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

100% medical insurance

Wellness account

EV incentive program

Career development opportunities

Public transit access

Job summary

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. in Vancouver, BC is seeking an Associate, Development to support the end-to-end development of utility-scale solar, wind, and hydro projects, including stakeholder engagement and permitting in Ontario.

The successful candidate will assist senior team members throughout the full development cycle, from inception to handover to construction. You will gain broad exposure to all aspects of project development while working closely with internal specialists, external

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years’ experience developing utility-scale wind, hydro and/or solar projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a focus in Renewable Power.
• Experience with solar simulators including PVSyst.
• Experience with GIS software including ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience with Python for data analysis.
• Experience with Visual Studio Code (VS Code).
• Exposure to Ontario’s energy market and regulatory processes.
• Experience working with Indigenous partners or community stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating consultants, technical studies, or permitting processes.
• Familiarity with development contracts: Land Lease, Partnership LOI, Capacity Funding, Power Purchase Agreements, Interconnection Agreements, Turbine Supply, BOP/EPC, O&M.
• Ability to travel 25%.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the identification and evaluation of new project opportunities (greenfield, acquisition, and partnership prospects).
• Assisting in building and maintaining relationships with Indigenous partners, municipalities, landowners, and community stakeholders.
• Coordinating with internal teams and consultants on land acquisition, environmental studies, permitting, interconnection, engineering, and financial assessments.
• Providing research, analysis, and administrative support for project RFP submissions and bid processes.
• Tracking and maintaining project documentation, schedules, and budgets under the guidance of senior developers.
• Preparing presentations, reports, and briefing materials for management review.
• Supporting senior team members during project handover to Construction and liaise with internal Finance and Legal as required.
• Preparing required documentation to submit projects to senior management for approval.
• Contributing to project risk assessments and assist in preparing recommendations for management decision-making.

Skills

Wind/Hydro/Solar development

PVSyst

ArcGIS Pro

Python

VS Code

English communication

French asset

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Renewable Power)

Tools

PVSyst

ArcGIS Pro

Python

VS Code

Job description

Why should you join our team?

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities.

For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.

Your contribution!

The Associate, Development position is based out of our offices in Vancouver, British Columbia, and will work closely with a Development Manager to support the development of utility-scale solar, wind, and hydro projects in Ontario. The successful candidate will assist senior team members throughout the full development cycle, from early-stage inception or acquisition through bid submission, advanced development, and eventual handover to the construction team.

The Associate will gain broad exposure to all aspects of project development while working closely with internal specialists, external consultants, and stakeholders.

Your day-to-day!

• Supporting the identification and evaluation of new project opportunities (greenfield, acquisition, and partnership prospects).

• Assisting in building and maintaining relationships with Indigenous partners, municipalities, landowners, and community stakeholders.

• Coordinating with internal teams and consultants on land acquisition, environmental studies, permitting, interconnection, engineering, and financial assessments.

• Providing research, analysis, and administrative support for project RFP submissions and bid processes.

• Tracking and maintaining project documentation, schedules, and budgets under the guidance of senior developers.

• Preparing presentations, reports, and briefing materials for management review.

• Supporting senior team members during project handover to Construction and liaise with internal Finance and Legal as required.

• Preparing required documentation to submit projects to senior management for approval.

• Contributing to project risk assessments and assist in preparing recommendations for management decision-making.

Your skills, our requirements!

• 1 to 3 years’ experience developing utility-scale wind, hydro and/or solar projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with a focus in Renewable Power.

• Experience with solar simulators including PVSyst.

• Experience with GIS software including ArcGIS Pro.

• Experience with Python for data analysis.

• Experience with Visual Studio Code (VS Code).

• Exposure to Ontario’s energy market and regulatory processes.

• Experience working with Indigenous partners or community stakeholders.

• Experience coordinating consultants, technical studies, or permitting processes.

• Familiarity with development contracts: Land Lease, Partnership LOI, Capacity Funding, Power Purchase Agreements, Interconnection Agreements, Turbine Supply, BOP/EPC, O&M.

• Ability to travel 25%.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to prepare clear reports and presentations.
• Ability to communicate in French is an asset.

Additional considerations!

• This position is a P1 level.
• The position is based out of our offices in Vancouver, British Columbia, and will work closely with a Development Manager to support the development of utility-scale solar, wind, and hydro projects in Ontario.

Our benefits!

• Competitive salary and annual bonus;
• Three weeks vacation to start and paid vacations during the holiday season;
• 100% Innergex-funded medical insurance from day one of employment, including primary care services through dialogue (or telemedicine) for permanent positions;
• Group retirement plans with employer participation;
• 100% Employer-funded Wellness Account;
• Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program;
• Hybrid work model;
• Career development opportunities;
• Offices accessible by public transportation.

This is a full-time permanent position. The language of operation in the Vancouver office is English, however ability to communicate in French is an asset. The salary range for this position is CAD$90,100- $95,000.

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Address : 888 Dunsmuir Street, Suite 1100, Vancouver, BC V6C 3K4