Your job: Achieve a sustainable future while preserving the environment!

Do you have a passion for seeing your efforts manifest into tangible creations?

Do you like office work, but also enjoy putting on your outdoor gear to get things done?

Are you interested in a lucrative career that offers development prospects without compromising the well-being of communities and the environment?

Then join us in developing and building renewable energy projects.

You will be involved in many aspects of the development of wind and solar energy projects. You will work with an inspiring team composed of experts in renewable energy policy and incentives, real estate, GIS, legal, design, permitting, site preparation, finance and construction. We acknowledge that the most valuable resource for our business is the confidence of the communities that are willing to host our projects and our ability to find the equilibrium between the communities interests, the financial viability of our undertakings and the needs of our environment.

The only real requirement to get this job: Passion!

Please don't bore us with your application! Rather, try the following:

Tell us about achievements in your professional and personal life that make you proud;

Make our team smile when reviewing your application; and most importantly

Show us your passion for renewable energy!

Responsibilities

You:

• have a track record in the development of solar and / or wind energy projects;
• don't mind state policy, legislation, compliance filings, contracts, etc. in order to dissect whether they contain exciting project opportunities;
• are energized by identifying strategic points of interconnection on the grid based on available capacity and managing interconnection requests with various ISOs and RTOs;
• don't mind getting your boots dirty in order to assist our construction team as necessary to bring projects into operation;
• are able to distinguish from real expertise and select, manage and direct third party consultants accordingly;
• are familiar with project management procedures, project scheduling, budgeting and financial modelling;
• are comfortable with community outreach, public presentations, contract negotiation, and communications across a spectrum of external partners (landowners, local and state government representatives, community members, suppliers, etc.);
• have a solid sense of humor;
• are extremely organized and able to manage a myriad of competing priorities with a hands-on mentality and ability to manage projects, people, and strategic objectives,
• enjoy a challenge and independently seek solutions to problems;
• have the ability to summarize complex issues and convey information to enable efficient decision making;
• respond well to pressure and know how to prioritize self-care and seeking support;
• are full of energy when working independently and with a team
• love to get to know like-minded people;
• have experience with energy storage;
  
  

Are you interested?

We offer more than just a desk and a salary!

• Possibility of a 4-day work week - because we know you have a life outside your job;
• S.ponsorship W.ith E.mployee's B.lessing - you name the good cause you want to support and we will sponsor it;
• Extended paid parental leave - because there is no point in working for future generations without future generations;
• Up to five weeks of holidays per year for your loyalty based on the duration of your service;
• No dress code - we will judge your accomplishments, not your outfit;
• A bonus program tied to the team's achievements;
• RRSP-matching;
• An employer that loves to improve based on your thoughts and opinions and that actively and regularly seeks your feedback;
• Continuing education and training opportunities;
• International work environment with inspiring colleagues in eight countries on two continents;
  
  

We care that you care!

We don't care how you look, where you come from, who you love and how you live your life. The only thing we care about is that you care - about our environment, future generations and your colleagues!

Interested?

The position is 100 % remote. Candidates based or willing to relocate to Ontario will be considered;

You will report to Rory Cantwell;

The position will be primarily based in the field, with a balance of travelling to project sites and office work, as well as occasional travel to the US and Europe if necessary;

Start date: TBD. ASAP is preferred;

Please note your salary expectations and your favorite food in your application, so we can check right away, whether you actually made the effort to read this job post carefully before applying;

We'd love to hear from you!

Sincerely,

Melissa, Rory & the SWEB-team