Work with us on a sustainable energy supply!
ABO Energy, formerly known as ABO Wind, is a globally successful renewable energy developer that was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Wiesbaden, Germany. Out of its office locations in 16 countries worldwide, the company has developed and sold wind, solar, storage, and biogas projects with a capacity of nearly 6,000 megawatts. We have also constructed approximately half of these projects. Our team works with enthusiasm on site acquisition, planning, engineering, financing, and the construction of facilities for a sustainable energy supply.
ABO Energy Canada was founded in 2017, with offices in Calgary, Halifax, Toronto, and St. John’s. At ABO Energy, renewables are our DNA. We're currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our development team as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager in Toronto, Ontario. Other Ontario based locations may be given consideration
Project Manager - Renewable Energy Development – Toronto, Ontario
ABO Energy Canada values Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in all that we do, think, and pursue. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected - a workplace where every employee feels invited and safe to be and express themselves so they can reach their full potential and help ABO to achieve its business goals.
Your passion
1. Create and update schedules, budgets, and spend forecasts.
2. Identify sites with good renewable resources, access to electrical grid, landowner support, and high constructability to develop competitive projects.
3. Responsible for land lease negotiation and liaison with landowners, agents, and solicitors.
4. Develop and execute a permitting and engineering strategy for renewable energy projects including managing external consultants.
5. Consultation with local First Nations communities, government councils, grid operators and regulatory bodies.
6. Liaison with local communities, consultees, and other stakeholders.
7. Answering internal and external inquiries related to planning and technical project issues.
8. Review and assessment of technical documents from internal subject matter experts and external consultants.
9. Close cooperation with technical staff in Canada and Germany.
Your qualification
10. Minimum of 3 years of experience working in planning/development of Renewable Energy Projects. Experience in other power industries is helpful
11. Experience green fielding and permitting wind, solar and battery projects in Canada is considered an asset
12. Enthusiastic about the future of renewable energy and dedicated to pursuing a career in sustainable energy
13. An academic degree preferably with a discipline in sustainability, engineering, or environmental science
14. Strong knowledge of provincial and Canadian legislation regarding renewable energy development, specifically relating to the IESO, OEB, Hydro One, NRCan, Clean Energy Regulation, Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks (MECP), and municipal land use planning and regulations
15. Experience working with First Nations and Indigenous communities considered an asset
16. Ability to accurately record, review and prepare technical documentation
17. Excellent English language skills
18. Proven ability to perform interdisciplinary work
19. Strong time management and organizational skills
20. Strong entrepreneurial and negotiation skills, especially when dealing with landowners and consultants
21. Willing to travel on an as-needed basis, including travel to other ABO offices and Germany
Don't match all the qualifications?
At ABO Energy, we're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So if you're interested in a position, apply - even if your previous work experience doesn't match all the qualifications. You could be just the right candidate for this or any other position!
Severely disabled applicants will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.
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