Manager, Energy Developer

Job Description

Job Title: Manager, Energy Developer & First Nations Community Stakeholder. Location: Toronto, ON. As the Manager, First Nation, Community, and Stakeholder Relations, you will lead and manage relationships with all stakeholders during the development, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind and solar projects in Central & Western Canada. This role is based in our Toronto office, with regular travel required.

Responsibilities:  

• Develop & implement engagement strategies aligned with Invenergy’s long-term goals.  
• Build & maintain strong relationships with Indigenous communities, municipalities, & stakeholders.  
• Represent Invenergy in meetings with customers, landowners, officials, & regulators.  
• Lead community engagement activities throughout all project phases.  
• Oversee the acquisition of local, provincial, and federal permits & authorizations.  
• Manage consultation processes with Indigenous communities, including negotiations for capacity & partnerships.  
• Secure site control by negotiating leases & agreements with landowners.  
• Coordinate landowner communication efforts.  
• Manage tasks according to budgets & schedules, coordinating internal & external support.

Required Skills:  

• Bachelor’s degree.  
• 8+ years of experience in Indigenous, community, and stakeholder engagement for large infrastructure or energy projects.  
• Ability to travel to communities in Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia (~25% of time).  
• Valid driver’s license required.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with renewable projects is an asset.  
• Familiarity with provincial & municipal engagement requirements for large energy projects.  
• Proven track record of building trusted relationships with Indigenous communities.  
• Experience in complex negotiations.  
• Strategic thinking & implementation of engagement plans.  
• Strong organizational, networking, leadership, & time management skills.  
• Exceptional collaboration, facilitation, verbal, written, & presentation skills.