Vice President of Development

Prowind GmbH; Woodstock; Remote; CAD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $160K-$200K

Flexible working time

Home office possible

Participation in energy transition

30 days vacation

Technical equipment

Job summary

Prowind GmbH in Woodstock, ON seeks a Vice President for Land Acquisitions to lead Canada development activities and manage a team of about 5 professionals.

The role focuses on identifying land opportunities for wind, solar and battery projects, handling regulatory, financial analysis, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in renewable energy development or related industry.
• Proven experience in project development, preferably wind energy; strong understanding of renewable energy markets and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in financial analysis and evaluation of development projects.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• University degree in Business, Engineering, Energy Management, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development strategy for renewable energy projects in Canada and support growth of Prowind’s Canadian business.
• Manage and develop the Canadian team (approx. 5 people).
• Identify and secure new renewable energy project opportunities and advance wind, solar, and battery storage projects through development, permitting, and land acquisition.
• Conduct financial evaluations of project opportunities and review project economics and risks.
• Build and maintain relationships with landowners, communities, consultants, and development partners.
• Represent Prowind in discussions with stakeholders, regulators, and industry partners.
• Monitor policy developments and market trends affecting renewable energy in Canada.

Skills

Senior leadership

Wind energy

Renewable energy markets

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Willingness to travel

English proficiency

Education

University degree in Business/Engineering/Energy Management/Finance

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Vice President for Land Acquisitions to lead our team on a full-time basis at our location in Woodstock, ON.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Vice President for Land Acquisitions to lead our team on a full-time basis at our location in Woodstock, ON.

Requirements

• Senior leadership experience in renewable energy development or a related industry
• Proven experience in project development, preferably in wind energy and strong understanding of renewable energy markets and regulatory frameworks
• Experience in financial analysis and evaluation of development projects
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• University degree in Business, Engineering, Energy Management, Finance, a related field, or equivalent experience
• Fluency in English is required for business communication and stakeholder management
• German language skills would be considered an asset
• Willingness to travel

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development strategy for renewable energy projects in Canada and support the growth of Prowind’s Canadian business
• Manage and develop the Canadian team (approx. 5 people)
• Identify and secure new renewable energy project opportunities and advance wind, solar, and battery storage projects through the development process, including permitting and land acquisition
• Conduct financial evaluations of project opportunities and review project economics and risks
• Build and maintain relationships with landowners, communities, consultants, and development partners
• Represent Prowind in discussions with stakeholders, regulators, and industry partners
• Monitor policy developments and market trends affecting renewable energy in Canada

What we offer

• Salary Range - $160K-$200K
• Flexible working time system
• Homeoffice possible
• Participation in the energy transition
• 30 days of vacation
• Technical equipment

About us

Prowind GmbH is an international renewable energy developer headquartered in Germany with operations across Europe and North America. The company develops, finances, constructs, and operates renewable energy projects with a focus on long-term sustainable energy generation.

Prowind Canada Inc. is responsible for the development and expansion of renewable energy projects in Canada, primarily in the province of Ontario. The Canadian subsidiary focuses on wind energy development and is actively expanding into solar energy and battery storage technologies.

Prowind Canada is seeking an experienced executive to lead development activities and guide the strategic expansion of the Canadian business.

Accommodations will be made available upon request for candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.