Development Manager

TL;DR

Development Manager: Supporting development activities for utility-scale solar, wind, and hydro projects with an accent on Ontario-based project development across early-stage inception/acquisition through bid submission and handover to construction. Focus on evaluating project viability and economics, coordinating permitting/interconnection/regulatory work, and leading negotiations of commercial agreements.

Location: Ontario (Remote)

Salary: $100,000–$130,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is an independent renewable energy producer developing, acquiring, owning, and operating hydro, wind, solar, and energy storage assets.

What you will do

• Identify, initiate, and pursue new utility-scale solar, wind, and hydro development opportunities (greenfield and early/mid-stage acquisitions).
• Lead Indigenous partnership activities and support ongoing relationship building.
• Coordinate all development workstreams with internal specialists and outside consultants, including land acquisition, resource analysis, environmental studies, permitting, outreach, interconnection/transmission, regulatory, legal, engineering/design, and financial modeling.
• Maintain development timelines and budgets; evaluate project viability and economics and recommend outcomes to management.
• Prepare documentation for senior management approvals and report development status through written/oral updates and weekly management meetings/calls.
• Manage handover to the construction team and support engineering/construction during construction; support Finance and Legal in third-party interactions (e.g., tax equity, construction financing) and lead/assist commercial agreement negotiations.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience developing utility-scale wind, hydro, and/or solar projects.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience navigating local government processes and structures, and ability to explain technical topics clearly to stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Experience developing projects within Ontario markets.
• Must be based in Ontario; role requires frequent travel within Ontario and other Canadian provinces or the United States if needed.

Nice to have

• Experience working with Indigenous groups/partners.
• Experience with partnership management and contract negotiations.
• Knowledge of key project contracts (Power Purchase Agreements, Generator Interconnection Agreements, equipment supply agreements, partnership/purchase & sale agreements, and Operations & Maintenance Agreements).
• French and English bilingualism (written and spoken).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and GIS software.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with offices accessible by public transportation.
• Three weeks vacation to start and paid vacations during the holiday season.
• 100% hirify.global-funded medical insurance from day one for permanent positions, including primary care via dialogue or telemedicine.
• Group retirement plans with employer participation and a 100% employer-funded Wellness Account.
• Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program and career development opportunities.

Hiring process

• Interview selection for shortlisted candidates.
• Compensation offer determined based on skills, education, and experience, with internal equity considered.