Director, Business and Community Energy Development

This position is located in Yellowknife, NT

Reporting to the CFO, and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) the Director, Business and Community Energy Development is responsible for developing community electricity plans which includes, Integrated Resource Planning, Indigenous government and community electrification engagement with the potential for project development. Is the corporate lead to identify and execute potential business development opportunities and identifies and secures funding for projects and/or programs. The Director Business and Community Energy Development is responsible for leading the consultation, engagement and relationship building with Indigenous governments and communities on a broad range of corporate projects and initiatives. These activities include the negotiation on project agreements for new energy projects, consultation and engagement to build and maintain a strong, respectful and productive relationship with Indigenous governments and communities. As a member of SLT, the incumbent plays a key role in developing and executing corporate goals, financial plans, business plans and strategies to achieve the corporate mandate.

• Develops and updates Integrated Resource Plans (IRP) for increased electrification to meet the GNWT’s energy and climate change goals.
• The IRP shall be developed in consultation with other NTPC divisions in compliance goals established by the NWT Public Utilities Board. The IRP shall consider long-term capital plans, demand side management, load growth, electrification of end uses, generation mix scenarios to future milestones to 2030 and 2050.
• Through the IRP, engages with Indigenous governments, communities and other utilities on their electricity and energy future.
• Develops business partnerships with Indigenous governments and communities for possible renewable energy investment by NT Energy or NTPC.
• Leads the consultation and engagement and negotiates project agreements with Indigenous governments to secure support for new energy projects. Works with internal resources and external advisors to structure and negotiate investments by Indigenous governments.
• Identifies appropriate consulting services by NT Energy to assist Indigenous government and communities in their IRP and renewable energy investment decisions.
• Supports community leaders and energy stakeholders to understand proven technologies that are applicable to site and regionally specific opportunities.
• Corporate lead to identify business opportunities for industrial and commercial customers. This includes working with GNWT departments to identify economic and/or social benefits to rate payers and residents of the NWT through mineral mining opportunities, commercial activities, manufacturing operations and residual heat use.
• Primary contact with the GNWT for business development opportunities that require government support and reporting. This includes working with other members of Senior Leadership on changes to NWT energy policies and reporting.
• Manages and maintains the non-regulated investment matrix and reports regulatory to the Board of Directors using the Industrial Investment Matrix.
• Pursues funding opportunities and is the corporate contact with the GNWT to obtain Federal or Territorial funding for NTPC and NT Energy capital and operational projects.
• Represents the Corporation in various venues such as conferences, community boards, and business chambers and community events to ensure effective and productive customer and community relations are maintained in all client communities.
• Prepares or assists in preparing position papers, briefing notes, and presentations on corporate issues and proposals to ensure the effective communication of corporate strategies.
• Participates on the Senior Leadership Team in the development, implementation and achievement of corporate goals, objectives and policies and makes appearances or presentations before the Board of Directors or other Boards and Agencies to ensure the effective communication of regional positions, programs or issues.
• Maintains effective liaison with peers, head office managers and staff, and participates on management and working committees as required to represent the region and ensure a coordinated approach to the development and delivery of programs, policies, and procedures throughout the Corporation.
• Coordinates the implementation of corporate policies, procedures, and initiatives, defends, and promotes all directives, and provides advice and assistance to staff in their interpretation and application.
• As part of the senior leadership team ensures the development and implementation of short- and long-term strategies, work plans, and budgets to achieve desired objectives of NT Energy.
• Directs the planning and administration of operating and capital budgets and ensures that effective procedures are in place to monitor and control appropriately.

• Undergraduate Degree in Business, Economics, Science, Engineering or a related field WITH associated post-secondary certification (MBA, CPA, CFA, P.Eng) AND a minimum five years senior management experience in electricity marketing, customer engagement, renewable energy business development and/or renewable project development. This includes experience negotiating Power PPA’s. Equivalencies may be considered.
• Knowledge of lands and resources and self-government agreements in the NWT, their intent, purpose and implications would be considered an asset.
• Excellent skills relating to communications, marketing, human relations, negotiations, strategic operational and financial planning, and problem solving.
• Proven written and oral communication skills to develop and present reports, position papers and proposals.
• Ability to foster and maintain effective relationships among various community and/or stakeholder groups.
• Must be adept at consensus building and developing cooperative environments.
• Requires a high level of interpersonal communication skills. Must be an excellent motivator in a wide range of circumstances and diverse situations.
• Requires the ability to handle confrontational situations in the government, corporate and public sectors and to defend the actions and programs of the Corporation.
• Requires sensitivity to the political, legal, safety and environmental concerns facing the Corporation.
• Computer skills to operate software programs related to word processing, spreadsheet, databases, electronic mail, Internet, etc.
• Requires the ability to adapt general policy directives into specific tasks, monitors the progress and initiates corrective measures to achieve the desired result.
• A comprehensive understanding of local, regional, and northern political and social economic conditions and values.
• Class 5 driver's license is required.
• Satisfactory criminal record check is required prior to commencing work.

Salary for this position ranges from $95.82/hr to $119.78/hr. plus location and accommodation allowances of approximately $8,023 per annum. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental benefits, long-term disability, life insurance, paid sick days and a defined benefits pension plan. This position is located in Yellowknife, NT. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Indigenous Employment Policy - Candidates must clearly identify eligibility status in order to receive priority consideration.

We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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