Environmental Planner
APPLICATION DEADLINE : APRIL 29,2022
Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team.
At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.
Purpose
The Planner, Environmental supports Liberty Power's business development (unregulated) projects with a focus on leading environmental permitting, compliance and regulatory planning activities for a wide range of renewable energy projects (e.g., wind, solar, storage, renewable natural gas, and hybrid projects) in the United States, Canada and internationally. The role will be focused on all aspects of project development, including due dilligence and acquisition, project origination, and development, leadig up to construction. The role requires the ability to thrive in a fast paced and team-oriented environment while utilizing strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. This position will require a motivated individual that has strong attention to detail and an elevated understanding of environmental and permitting issues for renewables projects. The role will report directly to the Director, Project Planning and Permitting.
Accountabilities
Advancing multiple renewable energy development projects (e.g., wind, solar, renewable natural gas, hydro, storage), including electrical interconnection components, through stage gates ranging from origination (Project Stage Gate 0/1) through to construction (Project Stage Gate 3/4).
Obtain local, state/provincial and federal permits necessary for project development and/or construction
Understanding regulatory planning and approvals requirements for projects (e.g., site plans, environmental assessments, species at risk)
Document regulatory approval activities evidencing compliance with policies, regulations, agreements, legislation, etc.
Communicate with local, provincial/state and federal agencies to provide project information, advocate for company development objectives, and negotiate resolution of issues and project permit/approval conditions.
Manage environmental consultants, planners, and other external Subject Matter Experts
Develop permitting strategies, identify planning and permits risks and communicating these to Project Managers using internal Project Management processes
Maintain project status and activity reports for communicating with the Director and senior management
Contribute to the development of stakeholder management plans, with the support of the Project Team
Develop consultation and engagement plans for projects, including details for stakeholder events (e.g., public open houses, etc), working with broader lands and project team
Manage project websites (ie: provide content, project updates etc.)
General knowledge of erosion and sediment control and stormwater management regulations and implementation
General knowledge of species at risk, wetland and watercourse permitting and compliance
Able to interpret regulations and approvals; develop solutions to development issues and provide recommendations to the Director and Project Team
Scoping of environmental impacts and developing Requests for Proposal
Support the upstream development projects
Support the project financing activities (ie: responding to environmental due diligence questions)
Participate in team meetings and contribute to business improvement initiatives
Education and Experience
Must possess a college diploma or university degree in an applicable area of study (environmental science, regulatory and permitting practices).
Strong written and oral presentation skills are required.
Minimum five years post secondary work experience in permitting and project coordination or project management role,
Candidates either holding, or in the process of obtaining, additional Project Management certification/ training such as the Project Management Professional (PMP) designation are considered assets.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs
Valid driver’s license
Able and flexible to travel (20-35% of the time) within Canada and the United States as needed. (Note - if necessary comply with company COVID travel protocols)
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Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally.
For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged – Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.
Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction.
With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our “Think Global, Act Local” business model.
What we offer
Company funded Pension program
401k with Company match
Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)
Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
Share purchase/match plan
Defined Contribution savings plan
Top Talent Program
Volunteer paid days off
Employee Assistance Program
Achievement fund
Free parking, including free electrical charging
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.