Head of Development, Canada & US

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking a Head of Development to lead North American renewables growth, focusing on Canada and the USA, via acquisitions and greenfield development. The role oversees project development from origination to construction, managing two verticals: Business Development and Project Development.

You will build strategic relationships with bankers, developers, and stakeholders, lead due diligence, financing, and transaction execution, and shape the greenfield strategy while

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in the power/renewables sector with senior management exposure.
• Experience in acquisition due diligence and interfacing with internal SMEs.
• Deep knowledge of NA renewable energy markets and project development.

Responsibilities

• Grow NA renewables portfolio via acquisitions and greenfielding to construction.
• Lead two development teams: Business Development and Project Development.
• Originate opportunities by networking with bankers, advisors, developers and stakeholders.
• Lead deal processes: bid submissions, structuring, valuation, due diligence, financing.
• Prepare investment materials and present to senior leadership and risk committee.
• Develop and execute greenfield strategy to expand pipeline.
• Ensure on-schedule preconstruction activities and budget control.
• Guide negotiations with developers, lenders, and government bodies.
• Maintain stakeholder relations with government, communities, investors.
• Collaborate on technical, financial, and tax assumptions with teams.
• Participate in handoffs from BD to PD and PD to EPC.
• Support project financing with due diligence and required documents.
• Develop insights on local renewable markets, regulations, and players.

Skills

Strategic leadership

M&A

Business development

Project development

Financial modeling

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Regulatory & permitting

Risk assessment

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Economics/Business

MBA or numerate masters (a plus)

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.

Job Description Head of Development, Canada & US 22/09/2026 Job Description:

We are currently looking for aHead of Development to join our M Renewables team in Canada. The person filling this position would be responsible for growing the renewables portfolio in Canada and the USA via acquisition/greenfielding and progressing projects development activities through to construction. This role manages two key development verticals: Business development and project development.

Your role will encompass:

• Responsible for growing the renewables portfolio in North America (focus on Canada) via acquisition/greenfielding and progressing development activities through to construction.

• Accountable for managing, leading, and supervising managers and analysts of the two segmented Development 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 inform the Country Manager (Canada) of new opportunities, market insights and trends

• Lead transaction processes from origination through execution and handoffs: bid submissions, deal structuring, valuation, coordinating due-diligence with internal SMEs, financing, and executing definitive documents.

• Prepare pitch books / investment memoranda and presenting the transaction’s investment thesis/rationale to the Country Manager (Canada), the Regional Managing Director – North America,and Metlen's internal investment and risk committee ensuring clear communication of risks, opportunities, and strategic alignment.

• Develop and execute North American (focus on Canada) greenfield strategy to grow renewables project pipeline.

• Ensure projects pipeline continues advancement of preconstruction activities on schedule, within budget, and with risks routinely identified and 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 and validate technical, financial, taxation and structuring assumptions.

• Participate in project handoffs from Business Development to Project Development and Project Development to EPC teams.

• Participate in project financing answering relevant diligence questions and providing required documents.

• Develop and maintain insights on the local renewable energy markets (regulations, trends, key players)

What you bring to the role:

• Minimum of 10 years in the power industry (preferably renewables) with experience in a similar senior management capacity overseeing project development and acquisition/investment activities
• 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 of North American renewable energy markets and utility-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 record of leading 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 of renewables energy industry participants in the Canada and/or US markets

• Strong leadership skills, critical thinking, and time management

  Able to periodic regional travel

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills while managing multiple projects in a fast paced environment

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

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

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