Permitting Project Manager Renewable Energy
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17 hours ago
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Job Summary
Join Us in Leading the Future of Renewable Energy
Are you an experienced permitting project manager passionate about advancing renewable energy and driving decarbonization Do you thrive in collaborative purpose-driven teams and want to make a meaningful impact on climate change
Why DNV At DNV our culture is rooted in equity respect and diversity. We are committed to shaping a sustainable future for generations to come. Our EPS team works daily to accelerate the deployment of renewables support our customers success and innovate with purpose.
DNV is seeking a Permitting Project Manager - Renewable Energy in Ontario to join our rapidly growing Environmental Permitting and Sustainability (EPS) team. This is a unique opportunity to lead permitting efforts for renewable energy projects across Ontario and North America while working with the worlds largest renewable energy consultancy. You will be responsible for leading project development and environmental and permitting activities including the preparation of local provincial and federal energy permit applications associated environmental and social impact studies stakeholder engagement sessions and land use and zoning permit applications for energy projects located in Ontario and beyond. You will also be engaged in leading proposal efforts business development for wind solar battery storage and hydrogen facilities across Canada and the United States as well as assisting with project due diligence activities.
This position will be based at our Toronto office presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend at least three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.
Our team
The EPS team is comprised of siting environmental permitting and sustainability specialists who work directly with our Customers to help identify and address project risks. Our mission is to guide the sustainable responsible growth of the renewables industry by providing innovative environmental permitting and sustainability expertise.
What Youll Do
- Support energy project site selection and characterization studies.
- Lead the preparation and submission of permit applications (REA Class EA for Minor Transmission ESAR ECA) coordination of environmental fieldwork authoring of environmental reporting documentation including critical issues analyses technical permitting studies and management plans Phase I ESAs environmental impact assessments mitigation and monitoring plans technical project proposals agency consultation development of process efficiencies through digitalization and innovation and stakeholder engagement programs.
- Provide support for technical due diligence reviews of environmental permits for project financing activities.
- Organize consulting activities with different stakeholder groups including federal and provincial regulatory agencies such as the MECP or MNRF local communities and Indigenous People.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Ontario regulatory agencies (and other US regions);
- Assist in business development activities including preparing proposals for each client/project maintaining strong client relationships and attending client meetings to support further service offering expansion.
- Participate in DNVs thought leadership activities to organize publications presentations white papers and other scientific and regulatory knowledge-sharing activities.
Responsibilities
- Generous paid time off (vacation sick days company holidays personal days)
- Medical Dental and Vision benefit plans available to all employees
- Special programs Employee Assistance Program and accident and critical illness options for you and your family
- Workplace strategies for mental help resources available to all employees
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match
- Company provided life insurance short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Education Assistance Program
- Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
- Consumer discounts and rewards through our BenefitsHub
- Advancement opportunities
**Benefits may vary based on position tenure location and employee election**
Qualifications
What is Required
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field namely environmental science/engineering environmental law/policy biology (wildlife ecology conservation focus) or land planning
- At least 5 years of environmental and/or permitting experience in Canada
- Advanced knowledge of environmental assessment regulatory frameworks as applied to the energy sector
- Experience engaging with the federal and provincial regulatory agencies such as the MECP local communities and Tribes or First Nations
- Demonstrated skills in project management agency consultation environmental analysis and business development including experience building and maintaining relationships with a client base
- Experience utilizing AI for work applications and ability to create AI or other digital tools
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- We conduct pre-employment background screenings
- Proficiency with Microsoft suite
- Valid drivers license
What is Preferred
- Masters degree in a relevant field namely biology (wildlife ecology conservation focus) land planning environmental science/engineering or environmental law/policy
- 8 years of relevant experience preferred in Ontario in the renewable energy industry
- Advanced knowledge of environmental assessment regulatory frameworks as applied to renewable energy (wind solar or battery storage)
- Experience with preparing or leading Renewable Energy Approvals for wind or solar projects (REAs) Class EA for Minor Transmission wildlife management plans reviewing wildlife survey methodology and design mitigation options and quantitative is a plus
- Experience leading winning proposal efforts for Customers in the renewable energy industry
- Comprehensive understanding of the Ontario wind solar and battery storage markets (or other regions in North America)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or other technical accreditation such . . etc.
- Oral and written communication skills in French
**Immigration-related employment benefits for example visa sponsorship are not available for this position**
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Electrical Engineering
- Management Experience
- HVAC
- Territory Management
- Project Management
- Quality Control
- Contract Management
- Budgeting
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Contracts
About Company
Driven by our purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, DNV enables organizations to advance the safety and sustainability of their business.
