Head of Development, Canada & US

Metlen Plc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals in Canada seeks a Head of Development to grow the renewables portfolio across Canada and the USA, leading two development teams and driving acquisitions, greenfield projects and progress from concept to construction.

You will coordinate business development and project development activities, manage stakeholders, and steer strategic negotiations with investors, developers and government bodies, while ensuring timely delivery, rigorous risk management and alignment with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in the power industry with senior management experience.
• Degree in Engineering / Economics / Business; MBA or similar is a plus.
• Experience in acquisition due diligence and interfacing with internal SMEs.

Responsibilities

• Grow the renewables portfolio in North America, focusing on Canada, through acquisitions and greenfield projects.
• Lead two development teams: Business Development (M&A, partnerships, financial modeling) and Project Development (greenfielding, permitting, interconnection).
• Originating opportunities by building relationships with bankers, advisors and developers.
• Lead deal processes from origination to execution and due diligence.
• Develop and present investment theses to Country Manager Canada and committees.

Skills

Power industry leadership

Senior management experience

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Economics/Business

MBA or Master’s degree (numerate)

Job description

AtMETLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, andchange, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

We are currently looking for aHead of Developmentto join our M Renewables team in Canada. The person filling this position wouldberesponsible forgrowing the renewables portfolio in Canada and the USA via acquisition/greenfieldingandprogressing projectsdevelopment activitiesthrough to construction. This role manages two key development verticals: Business development and project development.

Your role will encompass:

Responsible for growing the renewables portfolio inNorth America (focus onCanada)via acquisition/greenfieldingand progressingdevelopment activitiesthrough to construction.

Accountable for managing, leading, and supervisingmanagers and analystsof thetwosegmenetedDevelopment teams; Business Development (M&A, partnerships, financial modeling) and Project Development (greenfielding,site control, permitting, environmental studies, interconnection, stakeholder relations, and regulatory matters).

Originate acquisition opportunities in North American markets by developing and cultivating relationships with bankers, advisors, developers, and key stakeholders and informthe Country Manager(Canada)of new opportunities, marketinsightsand trends

Leadtransaction processes from origination throughexecution and handoffs: bid submissions, deal structuring,valuation,coordinatingdue-diligencewith internal SMEs, financing,andexecuting definitive documents.

Prepare pitch books / investment memoranda and presenting the transaction’s investment thesis/rationale to theCountry Manager (Canada),the Regional Managing Director – North America,andMetlen'sinternal investment and risk committeesensuring clear communication of risks, opportunities,and strategic alignment.

Developand execute North American(focus on Canada)greenfield strategy to growrenewablesproject pipeline.

Ensure projects pipelinecontinuesadvancement of preconstruction activities on schedule, within budget, and with risks routinelyidentifiedand mitigated.

Provide guidance in negotiations and strategies with external parties (developers, PPA off-takers, co-investors, lenders, and government stakeholders) and internal stakeholders (EPC, PPA and Origination, O&M, Project Finance, Legal, and Treasury/Accounting teams).

Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including government agencies, local communities, developers, and investors to support project development strategy

Co-ordinate with internal and external stakeholders to define andvalidatetechnical, financial,taxationand structuring assumptions.

Participate in project handoffs from Business Development to Project Development and Project Development to EPCteams.

Participate in projectfinancingsanswering relevant diligence questions and providing required documents.

Develop andmaintaininsightsonthe local renewable energy markets (regulations, trends, key players)

What you bring to the role:

• Minimum of10 years inthe power industry (preferably renewables)with experience ina similar senior management capacityoverseeingproject developmentand acquisition/investmentactivities
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering / Economics / Business or related fields. MBA or master’s degree in a numerate discipline would be a plus.
• Experience managing acquisition due diligence processes and interfacing activities with internal SMEs (EPC, legal, tax, finance, project finance, etc)
• Extensive knowledge ofNorth American renewable energy markets andutility-scale solar/wind/BESS project development including permitting, environmental, interconnection, regulatory, and stakeholder management.
• Experience developing greenfield strategies for solar/wind/BESS in new markets for targeted project siting and forming standard operating procedures to standardize execution.
• Track recordofleading the origination, structuring, negotiation, and execution of utility-scale renewable energy acquisitions and/or similar energy investments in the North America market

Extensive personal network ofrenewablesenergy industry participants in the Canada and/or US markets

Strongleadership skills, critical thinking, and time management

Able to periodic regional travel

Strong analytical and problem-solving skillswhile managing multiple projects in a fast pacedenvironment

Diligent, execution-focused,ability to “think outside the box”,humbleleadership, team-player, and results-oriented

• Fluent English speaker. Working knowledge of Spanish and/or French is a plus

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