Intern – Canada and North East Development

Jobtailor; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an undergraduate or graduate student to assist in renewable energy project development in Canada. You will help with permitting, land control, and project management for wind, solar, and energy storage initiatives.

This role includes supporting business development, financial analysis, and preparing presentations for review and approvals. You will work with cross‑functional teams, gain exposure to Power Purchase Agreements, GIS analyses, and community engagement, and build a

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an Undergraduate or Graduate Student
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, PowerBI
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Curious and not afraid to ask questions or dig deeper into an issue
• High attention to detail and ability to effectively prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

Responsibilities

• Support project development tasks for wind, solar, and energy storage projects
• Assist with permitting, land control, and project management tasks
• Support investment thesis development, cost-benefit and financial analyses
• Assist in building review presentations for team and management
• Read and understand Power Purchase Agreements and related impacts
• Identify potential project locations using GIS and assist value assessments
• Support community engagement and draft responses to inquiries
• Prepare content for marketing and stakeholder communications
• Perform other tasks as required

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Curiosity

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or graduate student in Business, Science, Renewable Energy, Engineering or related field

Tools

Power BI

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

• Project Development: various tasks, including helping with permitting, land control, and project management tasks for new wind, solar, and energy storage projects.
• Business Development: supporting the investment thesis for new projects and markets; cost-benefit analysis and financial analysis of project and contract design for new projects.
• Presentation and Approvals: assisting in the buildup of project review and approval presentations; opportunity to present to team of subject matter experts and management.
• Power Marketing: reading Power Purchase Agreements and understanding how contractual obligations impact project development and economics.
• Competition Tracking: following news outlets and market reports to identify competitor sites and quantify the risk they may pose to the success of EDFps’ portfolio.
• Greenfield Development: identify potential locations for new projects using GIS software and working with team to assess value of sites.
• Community Engagement: providing research and drafting responses for questions and concerns that come from the community, for both solar, wind and energy storage projects.
• Land Use Justification for Solar: researching benefits and opportunities for siting solar projects on farmland and creating content that helps market in a positive way.
• Other tasks as required.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or Graduate Student
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or Graduate Degree in Business, Science, Renewable Energy, Engineering or related discipline.
• Prior knowledge of the renewable energy industry is an asset, but not a requirement.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, PowerBI.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Curious and not afraid to ask questions or dig deeper into an issue or a problem.
• High attention to detail and ability to effectively prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all activities.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong capabilities in project development and business analysis within the renewable energy sector, with proficiency in GIS software and financial analysis. Excels in community engagement and communication, supporting project approvals and stakeholder interactions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Financial Analysis
• GIS Software Proficiency
• Interpersonal Communication
• Community Engagement

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Development
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Power Purchase Agreements
• Land Use Justification
• Energy Storage Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Curiosity
• Collaboration
• Professionalism

Industry Keywords

• Renewable Energy
• Greenfield Development
• Community Engagement
• Energy Economics
• Market Analysis

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• PowerBI