Project Manager - Renewable Energy
Durham-Community-Health-Centre
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Job summary
Durham Community Health Centre is seeking a Project Manager - Renewable Energy to lead a solar PV installation initiative. You will oversee feasibility, business case development, procurement, and project execution, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
The role reports to the CFO, works in Oshawa South with some location flexibility, and involves coordination with regulators, vendors, and internal teams to advance sustainability and efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
- 7+ years of progressively responsible project management experience.
- Experience with feasibility studies, business case development, procurement, and commissioning.
Responsibilities
- Lead feasibility assessment and board-approved business case.
- Develop project charter, plan, and governance framework.
- Oversee procurement, contracts, regulatory compliance, and construction.
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Job description
Job Posting Deadline for Internal Candidates: August 5, 2026
Employment Status: 12 – 18 Months Fixed-Term Contract
Position Status: This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.
Vacancy Status: This posting is for a new vacancy
Hours of Work/Schedule: Monday to Friday, 35 Hours per week
Annualized salary range: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 commensurate on skills and experience, plus participation in HOOPP.
Position Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Location: Oshawa South with flexibility to work or transition to other DCHC locations as needed and as required by the Agency
Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is a registered charitable organization that provides integrated, accessible, and equitable community-based primary care, wellness services, and health education for Durham community members facing barriers to health and well-being.
DCHC offers equity-focused programs and services for priority populations, including Indigenous peoples, Black communities, 2SLGBTQI+ community members, newcomers to Canada, seniors, and clients without a family doctor. This approach helps community members access both preventive care and care when they are ill.
Our interprofessional team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, counsellors, dietitians, outreach workers, medical secretaries, and administrative staff. Together, we place each client at the centre of care and respond to their needs through integrated clinical care, wellness supports, and health education.
This is an exciting time to join DCHC as we advance an energizing path toward greater impact in local health care. Guided by our Strategic Plan, Theory of Change, brand, client stories, and resources, we are diversifying, expanding, and strengthening how we serve the community.
The Project Manager - Renewable Energy is responsible for leading the planning, evaluation, implementation, and successful delivery of the organization's solar photovoltaic (PV) installation project.
The initial phase of the role focuses on preparing a comprehensive feasibility study and business case for presentation to the Board of Directors. The feasibility report will evaluate the financial, technical, operational, environmental, regulatory, and strategic implications of installing a solar PV system.
Upon Board approval, the Project Manager will assume overall responsibility for project execution, including procurement, vendor management, permitting, construction oversight, commissioning, stakeholder communications, budget control, risk management, and transition to operational status.
The Project Manager will ensure the project is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all regulatory and organizational requirements while supporting the organization's sustainability and operational efficiency objectives.
- Lead the development of a comprehensive solar energy feasibility assessment.
- Analyze current electricity consumption patterns and future energy requirements.
- Evaluate technical feasibility of rooftop, carport, and ground-mounted solar options.
- Assess opportunities for battery storage, EV charging integration, and future expansion.
- Identify applicable grants, incentives, rebates, and financing opportunities.
- Develop detailed financial models including:
- Capital costs
- Lifecycle costs
- Operating and maintenance costs
- Cash flow projections
- Payback period
- Net Present Value (NPV)
- Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
- Sensitivity analysis
- Identify project risks including:
- Regulatory approvals
- Structural integrity requirements
- Vendor performance
- Technology risks
- Construction impacts
- Cost escalation
- Operational disruption
- Prepare Board briefing notes, presentations, and recommendations.
- Present project findings to the Senior Leadership Team, Audit & Finance Committee, and Board of Directors.
- Facilitate responses to Board questions and information requests.
- Develop implementation options and recommendation reports.
- Develop a detailed project charter, implementation plan, and governance framework.
- Establish project scope, milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
- Create comprehensive project schedules and reporting mechanisms.
- Lead procurement activities in accordance with organizational policies.
- Coordinate RFP development, evaluation, vendor interviews, and contract negotiations.
- Ensure value-for-money procurement principles are maintained.
- Manage contractor and consultant performance.
- Coordinate all required approvals and permits.
- Liaise with:
- Municipal authorities
- Electrical Safety Authority (ESA)
- Utility providers
- Engineering consultants
- Other regulatory agencies
- Oversee installation activities and ensure compliance with approved designs.
- Monitor construction schedule, quality standards, and safety requirements.
- Coordinate site access and operational continuity requirements.
- Manage change orders and construction issues.
- Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets.
- Prepare regular budget forecasts and variance analyses.
- Review and approve contractor invoices and progress claims.
- Report financial status to executive leadership and project governance committees.
- Maintain project risk registers and mitigation plans.
- Escalate significant issues appropriately.
- Ensure project contingencies are monitored and managed effectively.
- Develop and implement a stakeholder communication plan.
- Coordinate communications with executives, staff, vendors, regulators, and community stakeholders.
- Prepare project updates for leadership and the Board.
- Lead commissioning and system acceptance activities.
- Coordinate performance testing and verification.
- Ensure all warranties, manuals, permits, and documentation are received.
- Establish monitoring and reporting systems.
- Transition the completed project to Facilities and Operations.
- Conduct post-implementation review and lessons-learned assessment.
- Prepare final Board report summarizing outcomes, benefits realization, and project closeout.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Master's degree is considered an asset.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) designation preferred.
- Engineering designation (P.Eng.) considered an asset.
- LEED, Solar Energy, Sustainability, or Renewable Energy certifications considered assets.
- Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible project management experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing capital construction or infrastructure projects.
- Experience leading projects through feasibility, business case development, procurement, implementation, and commissioning.
- Experience preparing reports and presentations for executive leadership and Boards of Directors.
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary consultants, contractors, and vendors.
- Experience with renewable energy, sustainability, energy management, or solar projects is preferred.
- Project planning and execution
- Financial analysis and business case development
- Capital budgeting and lifecycle costing
- Procurement and contract management
- Risk management
- Construction management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Regulatory compliance
- Board-level report writing and presentations
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project
Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position. DCHC will adhere to its duty to accommodate individuals who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason protected under human rights legislation.
DCHC encourages applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities served, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and other equity-deserving groups.
Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and celebrates diversity so all employees have the opportunity to thrive. DCHC will comply with all applicable standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the Ontario Human Rights Code, and any other applicable legislation. If you have accessibility needs and require alternate formats or other accommodations, please contact our Talent and Culture team at 905-723-0036 or by email at recruiting@durhamchc.ca.
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