Over 5 years of experience in project development, preferably in renewable energy.
University degree in engineering, environmental studies, urban planning, social sciences, or a related field.
Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects in regulated environments.
Strong understanding of environmental, land use, and social issues related to energy projects.
Demonstrated leadership, political acumen, and excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Experience in partnership management and contract negotiation is a plus.
Ability to adapt in dynamic environments and manage multiple priorities.
Bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken.
Responsibilities
Lead all stages of project development, including scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
Manage the environmental assessment process and secure necessary permits.
Develop and implement community consultation strategies and lead public information sessions.
Oversee land acquisition and manage relationships with landowners and Indigenous communities.
Structure and manage business partnerships with local project partners.
Collaborate on interconnection strategies and engage with relevant authorities.
Ensure smooth hand-off to the Construction team while maintaining responsibility for development aspects.
Provide post-commissioning support for ongoing environmental or social matters.
Benefits
Competitive salary and annual bonus.
Three weeks vacation to start, plus paid holidays.
100% employer-funded medical insurance from day one, including telemedicine services.
Group retirement plans with employer participation.
100% employer-funded Wellness Account.
Electric vehicle incentive program.
Hybrid work model.
Career development opportunities.
Offices accessible by public transportation.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Your contribution!
Reporting to the Director - Advanced Development, you will play a key role in the development of hydro, wind, solar, and storage projects. You will be fully responsible for leading a project from end to end, assuming full coordination and demonstrating leadership across all dimensions - from the signing of the power purchase agreement to commissioning. You will orchestrate all aspects of the project, including land, regulatory, environmental, partnership, and social acceptability components, to deliver a project that is well rooted in its host territory, socially accepted, technically sound, and financially viable.
Your day-to-day!
Lead all stages of project development: scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and coordination of internal and external stakeholders.
Manage the environmental assessment process, coordinate studies with consultants, and secure all required permits (municipal, provincial, federal).
Develop and implement strategies for community consultation and engagement. Organize and lead public information sessions. Build trust-based relationships with stakeholders.
Oversee the acquisition, control, and management of land required for projects. Manage relationships with landowners, local partners, and Indigenous communities where applicable.
Take responsibility for structuring and managing business partnerships with local project partners, ensuring successful collaboration during both advanced development and construction phases.
Collaborate in the development of interconnection strategies and engage with relevant authorities.
Ensure a smooth hand-off to the Construction team while maintaining responsibility for all development aspects through to project commissioning (land, permits, community relations, environmental compliance during construction, and partnerships).
Provide post-commissioning support for any ongoing environmental or social matters.
Closely track project progress and report to management. Maintain open and proactive communication with all stakeholders.
Your skills, our requirements!
Over 5 years of experience in project development, ideally in the renewable energy sector.
University degree in engineering, environmental studies, urban planning, social sciences, or a related field.
Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects in regulated environments.
Strong understanding of environmental, land use, and social issues related to energy projects.
Demonstrated leadership, political acumen, sound judgment, and excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Experience in partnership management, contract drafting and negotiation is an asset.
Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment, manage multiple priorities, and navigate diverse contexts (urban, rural, Indigenous).
Willingness to travel across Canada and North America (approximately 30%).
Bilingualism (French and English, written and spoken) is required to ensure collaboration with different stakeholders outside of Québec on a regular basis.
Additional considerations!
The position can be based in the company's Longueuil (Quebec) headquarters, office.
This position is a P4 level.
Our benefits!
Competitive salary and annual bonus;
Three weeks vacation to start and paid vacations during the holiday season;
100% Innergex-funded medical insurance from day one of employment, including primary care services through dialogue (or telemedicine) for permanent positions;
Group retirement plans with employer participation;
100% Employer-funded Wellness Account;
Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program;
Hybrid work model;
Career development opportunities;
Offices accessible by public transportation.
About Innergex
Innergex Renewable Energy is a renewable energy company that specializes in developing, owning, and operating hydroelectric, wind, and solar power facilities. Their projects are located in Canada, the United States, France, and Chile. Innergex Renewable Energy was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec.
