Director – Advanced Development

Why should you join our team?

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities.

For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.

Your contribution!

Reporting to the Senior Director – Development, the Director – Advanced Development leads all renewable energy project development activities from the award of a bid to the notice to proceed. This is a strategic role in the implementation of wind, solar, hydroelectric, and energy storage projects, while ensuring stakeholder alignment, risk management, and the achievement of business objectives.

This position combines leadership, complex project management, partnership development, and collaboration with numerous internal and external teams to ensure the successful implementation of projects that directly contribute to the energy transition.

Your day-to-day!

• Lead the progress of renewable energy projects, from securing a contract to breaking ground, while meeting deadlines, budgets, and quality objectives.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the teams involved in project development and execution.
• Manage a team of development professionals responsible for project implementation in Quebec.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, communities, investors, government authorities, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure that all stakeholders are aligned on project objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to support project progress.
• Manage relationships with local project partners, from the signing of power purchase agreements through to commercial commissioning.
• Support pre-development and pre-origination activities, including identifying business opportunities, conducting negotiations, and responding to requests for proposals.
• Oversee the activities necessary to secure land rights, permits, and authorizations required for project construction and financing.
• Contribute to the social acceptability of projects by developing and maintaining positive relationships with host communities.
• Ensure a smooth transition of projects to construction teams by providing support for matters related to permits, land acquisition, community relations, and other development issues.
• Collaborate with operations and asset management teams on environmental and community initiatives following the commissioning of projects.
• Coordinate studies and development activities with internal experts, external consultants, and various company departments to ensure projects progress according to established plans.

Your skills, our requirements!

• A university degree in business administration, finance, engineering, environmental studies, project management, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in the management and development of renewable energy projects with a proven track record of project delivery.
• Excellent understanding of renewable energy technologies, including wind, solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and/or hydroelectric power.
• Solid knowledge of energy project development processes, including land acquisition, permits and authorizations, environmental considerations, grid connection and power transmission, as well as financing.
• Experience in project development in Eastern Canadian markets.
• Experience in partnership management and contract negotiation.
• Knowledge of key project contracts, including power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, land agreements, and partnership and acquisition agreements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written. Knowledge of French is required to collaborate with partners, consultants, suppliers, and teams located outside Quebec, as well as to participate in project development and the negotiation of agreements across North America.

Additional considerations!

• The position is based at the company’s headquarters in Longueuil, a few steps away from the Longueuil-Université de Sherbrooke metro station.
• This position is at the M3 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.

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted.