Development Manager

Development Manager – Renewable Energy

Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Industry: Renewable Energy – Wind, Solar & Energy Storage

Travel: Approximately 20%

Work Location: Calgary preferred; candidates in other Canadian locations may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Position Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing Canadian renewable energy development company focused on delivering clean, renewable, and cost-effective electricity to the grid across Canada.

Our client is seeking a Development Manager to support the growth and execution of wind, solar, and energy storage projects. This individual will be responsible for managing renewable energy projects through all phases of development, from early-stage greenfield development through Notice-to-Proceed (NTP).

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality, profitable projects while meeting critical development milestones. This position involves managing multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating internal and external stakeholders, and building strong relationships with landowners, community members, regulators, Indigenous communities, and local government officials.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, organized, adaptable, and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Development & Management

• Manage wind, solar, and energy storage projects from early-stage development through construction readiness.
• Contribute to greenfield development initiatives and conduct due diligence on potential project acquisitions.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring development milestones, schedules, and budgets are achieved.
• Coordinate project permitting, land acquisition, resource assessments, GIS mapping, engineering, interconnection, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support power purchase agreement (PPA) origination, equipment procurement, technical assessments, and legal activities related to project development.
• Provide development support as projects transition into the construction phase.

Land Acquisition & Stakeholder Engagement

• Establish and maintain relationships with landowners, community members, local government officials, regulators, and other project stakeholders.
• Negotiate with potential landowners to secure site control through option-to-lease agreements and other land arrangements.
• Organize and participate in community open houses, landowner meetings, and public consultation activities.
• Manage stakeholder relations and consultation processes, including engagement with Indigenous communities and local government councils.
• Address stakeholder concerns and support initiatives that build community relationships and project acceptance.

Contractor & Consultant Management

• Oversee third-party contractors and consultants responsible for environmental studies, permitting, resource assessments, engineering design, and interconnection studies.
• Define and manage consultant scopes of work, deliverables, budgets, and timelines.
• Coordinate with technical, environmental, and legal advisors to ensure projects progress efficiently toward construction readiness.

Planning, Reporting & Risk Management

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project development plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Monitor project progress, identify critical-path challenges, and proactively address potential delays or resource constraints.
• Prepare and communicate project status updates, milestone reports, budget forecasts, and development schedules to senior leadership.
• Identify development risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and maintain project-specific risk registers.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, databases, SharePoint sites, and reporting systems.
• Assist with portfolio-level reporting and communication of project risks, challenges, and solutions.

Regulatory Compliance & Business Development Support

• Monitor provincial and federal renewable energy policies, regulations, and market developments.
• Support submissions for Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and renewable energy procurement processes or auctions.
• Collaborate with project development, engineering, construction, investment management, and commercial teams.
• Stay informed of relevant industry developments through trade associations and regulatory organizations.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in power generation, renewable energy, or complex energy project development across North America.
• Experience in at least one of the following areas:
• Land acquisition and landowner relationship management
• Renewable energy project design and engineering
• Environmental permitting and regulatory approvals
• Stakeholder relations and community engagement
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapping
• Wind or solar resource assessment
• Interconnection, transmission studies, or power system planning
• Demonstrated project management experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong ability to develop, track, and manage project schedules, deliverables, budgets, and milestones.
• Experience managing external consultants, contractors, and technical or legal advisors.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Energy, Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to navigate stakeholder concerns and resolve conflicts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with GIS/mapping software, SharePoint, and other project or document management platforms.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external partners, and project stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience developing utility-scale wind, solar, or battery energy storage projects.
• Knowledge of Canadian provincial and federal legislation governing renewable energy development.
• Experience working with landowners, Indigenous communities, government officials, or municipal councils.
• Experience supporting renewable energy projects from greenfield development through Notice-to-Proceed.
• Familiarity with renewable energy procurement processes, power purchase agreements, and interconnection requirements.
• Previous experience in an entrepreneurial or rapidly growing renewable energy organization.

Additional Requirements

• The position is based in Calgary, Alberta. Candidates located elsewhere in Canada may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20%, depending on project requirements.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Must be comfortable working in a lean, entrepreneurial environment with broad responsibilities across multiple areas of project development.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Canada's growing renewable energy sector while contributing to the development of wind, solar, and energy storage projects.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to the full renewable energy project development lifecycle, work collaboratively with experienced industry professionals, and take ownership of projects that support the transition to cleaner energy.

To Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and qualifications through this job posting.