Hydrogen Hub Growth & Partnerships Lead

Edmonton Global; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Edmonton Regional Hydrogen Hub is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead strategic and operational activities, strengthening relationships among industry, government, investors and Indigenous partners. You will translate regional hydrogen strengths into market-ready projects and investment opportunities, driving commercial outcomes in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.

The role requires navigating complex stakeholder groups, pursuing funding, and communicating the region’s hydrogen

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level education required; graduate degree preferred.
• Experience in economic development, energy transition, or commercialization is a plus.
• Strong relationship-building with diverse stakeholders is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
• Identify sustainability and funding opportunities for hydrogen hub initiatives.
• Lead a small team to advance focus areas and partnerships.
• Convene partner tables and coordinate project teams for hydrogen opportunities.
• Share market intelligence and coordinate regional policy positions.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Business development

Investment attraction

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Public Policy, Engineering, International Relations, Commerce or related field

Graduate degree or equivalent senior-level experience in economic development, energy transition or commercialization

Job description

Edmonton Regional Hydrogen Hub is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead strategic and operational activities, strengthening relationships among industry, government, investors and Indigenous partners. You will translate regional hydrogen strengths into market-ready projects and investment opportunities, driving commercial outcomes in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.

The role requires navigating complex stakeholder groups, pursuing funding, and communicating the region’s hydrogen