Jobs in Wood Buffalo, Kanada

This is an opportunity to join an industry leading renewable energy venture with strong private equity backing that is focused on the development, execution, and operations of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. They are at the forefront of the industry, have accumulated over 9GW of projects in a relatively short period of time, and are currently in an accelerated expansion phase which includes the growth of their Project Development Team in Canada.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading utility-scale renewable energy project development initiatives in the Greater Toronto, Canada area. This should include full life-cycle portfolio management of solar, wind, or battery storage projects and proven experience taking projects to NTP. Another key aspect of the role will be handling the negotiations / agreements that take place with land owners as well as other key stakeholders (local governments, economic development entities, utilities…etc.) involved in the acquisition and development of the land. Any experience with land permitting is a HUGE plus.

They are committed to creating more renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and are offering comprehensive compensation packages to their employees leading the drive to meet company goals. Other perks include a competitive base salary, open PTO policy, flex work hours, benefits, and the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team.

• The Renewables Project Development Manager / Project Developer will lead identification, research, prospect, and site land opportunities for utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects through collaborative community efforts with land-owners.
• The Renewables Project Development Manager / Project Developer will manage all initiatives related to site acquisition, financing, and development of utility-scale energy storage and renewable energy projects including initiating as well as responding to RFPs (request for proposals).
• The Renewables Project Development Manager / Project Developer will drive negotiations with landowners on site control agreements for utility-scale renewable and energy storage projects.
• The Renewables Project Development Manager / Project Developer will take ownership of development activities for both new and ongoing utility-scale renewable and energy storage projects in the company's portfolio with an emphasis on tax abatement, permitting, and environmental compliance.

• 4-5+ years of utility-scale renewable energy, energy storage, battery storage, LNG, and/or natural gas experience working with IPPs / Developers / Owners.
• Team and Commercial Management experience leading utility-scale renewable energy project development initiatives.
• MUST have a breadth of hands-on experience with real estate transactions and contracts for projects with developers in the renewables, natural gas, LNG, or energy storage space.
• Solid understanding of the RFP / RFI process as it relates to project development initiatives.
• Well versed in project siting, permitting, prospecting, and other due diligence initiatives for utility-scale renewable (solar, wind, battery storage) projects.
• Hands-on experience utilizing site prospecting, land negotiations, and support of project financing initiatives.
• Any exposure or project experience with energy storage, battery storage, or solar + storage is a HUGE PLUS.
• Strong communication skills is a MUST and needed to be efficient in this role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic team-oriented environment.