Senior Manager, Development & Origination

Potentia Renewables Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

RRSP matching program

Paid parental leave

Professional development support

Job summary

Potentia Renewables Inc. seeks a Senior Manager, Development & Origination to lead renewable energy project development including wind, solar, and storage opportunities in Canada.

The role focuses on sourcing, negotiations, permitting, stakeholder engagement, and due diligence for North American opportunities. The position reports to the Managing Director, Growth, and operates within a hybrid model in Toronto, Ontario.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in renewable energy field, focused on development or development related matters.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in an environmental field, engineering, business or related field.
• PMP designation considered an asset.
• Experience in Quebec and/or British Columbia considered an asset.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Project management activities from concept to operations, coordinating internal and external teams and mitigating risks.
• Identify prospective sites with suitable resource and transmission capacity.
• Land acquisition and coordination activities.
• Establish and manage relationships with key stakeholders.
• Local, provincial/state and federal permitting; interconnection processes.
• Prepare proposals/bids to potential offtakers and lead commercial negotiations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental field, engineering, business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Potentia Renewables Inc. (Potentia) is a Canadian, fully integrated developer, asset manager, and operator of renewable energy and energy storage facilities. Potentia manages over 1,500 MW of renewable energy assets across North America.

About Us

Potentia Renewables Inc. (Potentia) is a Canadian, fully integrated developer, asset manager, and operator of renewable energy and energy storage facilities. Potentia manages over 1,500 MW of renewable energy assets across North America.

At Potentia, we’re not just a company; we’re visionaries in the renewable energy sector, dedicated to leading the way toward a sustainable future. Our journey, driven by a dynamic and entrepreneurial spirit, is guided by our unwavering commitment to excellence, passion, integrity and agility.

As leaders in renewable energy development, operations, and asset management, we are not only contributing to the present but also paving the way for a cleaner, more sustainable world for future generations.

Potentia is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario and wholly owned by Power Sustainable Capital Inc., an affiliate of Power Corporation of Canada.

POSITION

Senior Manager, Development & Origination

LOCATION

Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid)

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

As part of Potentia’s Growth team, this position reports to the Managing Director, Development & Origination, and has no direct reports.

Accountabilities And Key Functions

The Senior Manager is responsible for the development of renewable energy generation (wind and solar) and energy storage projects. The Senior Manager will identify risks and recommend strategic paths forward to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Focusing on the Canadian renewable energy market, this position leads all aspects of project development including site prospecting, negotiation of commercial agreements, public consultation, permitting, working with subject matter experts such as environmental and technical advisors, communication with project partners, and preparation of proposals to source offtake opportunities (e.g. power purchase agreements). The position will also support due diligence efforts on acquisition opportunities throughout North America.

Role & Responsibilities

• Project management activities from project concept to the commencement of operations – coordinating internal and external functional teams, working proactively to identify project barriers and risks and implementing strategies to overcome them.
• Identify prospective sites with suitable resource, transmission capacity and favourable site characteristics.
• Land acquisition and coordination activities.
• Establish and manage relationships with key stakeholders.
• Local, provincial/state and federal permitting.
• Initiate interconnection processes.
• Prepare proposals/bids submitted to potential offtakers.
• Participate in (and sometimes lead) commercial negotiations, including Power Purchase Agreements, Indigenous partnerships, equipment supply contracts, early-stage project acquisition agreements and other commercial agreements.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors and third parties.
• Work closely with strategic sourcing team to select major equipment and set commercial terms.
• Develop and maintain project budgets and schedules.
• Support the financial analysis and modeling of the project by providing key inputs to the modeling team.
• Draft reports to management, including project status updates.
• Communicate information continuously and effectively to internal and external cross-functional teams.
• Participate in policy outreach efforts to governmental officials regarding industry issues (providing recommendations and feedback to the VP, Government Affairs).
• Due diligence activities to identify risks and opportunities for potential acquisitions.
• Contribute to best practices and documentation of lessons learned for future projects.
• Such other development activities may reasonably be required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Good natured, dedicated, team player able to work under pressure when required.
• High level of judgment – able to synthesize multiple data points, apply to relevant problems and take decisive action.
• Strong interpersonal skills, high attention to details, organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Project management skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, curious, agile, professional and trustworthy.
• Passionate about renewable energy, energy storage and the environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years in renewable energy field, focused on development or development related matters
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in an environmental field, engineering, business or related field
• PMP designation considered an asset
• Experience in Quebec and/or British Columbia considered an asset
• Valid driver’s license.

Compensation

• Base salary range: $125,000 to $150,000 CAD, commensurate with experience.
• Target annual bonus: 20% of base salary.
• Compensation will vary depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Extended health and dental benefits.
• RRSP matching program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Professional development support.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Potentia Renewables is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage candidates from underrepresented communities to apply.

AI IN OUR HIRING PROCESS

As part of our commitment to an efficient and fair recruitment process, Potentia may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help screen and assess applications. These tools support our team’s decision-making, and all final hiring decisions are made by people.

DEADLINE

Applications will be accepted until a qualified talent pool is compiled.