Renewable Energy Project Planner
3 weeks ago
**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NATURAL FORCES SERVICES INC. RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT PLANNER**
Natural Forces is a privately-owned, high growth, leading Canadian clean energy developer that delivers projects in partnership with Indigenous Communities and Nations, CEDCs, Municipalities and other local communities across Canada, and Ireland. Natural Forces is an asset owner and retains ownership in our projects long term. Our passion is to build relationships that allow us to harness renewable energy resources in an environmentally and economically responsible way.
You will be joining a team that places a high value on employee growth, sustainability, and a healthy work environment.
**WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?**
Natural Forces is seeking a recent graduate to fill a position as Renewable Energy Project Planner. This is a full-time position based in Halifax, NS that will require occasional travel. The primary responsibilities of the role will be:
- Support the development of various renewable energy projects across Canada
- Writing technical reports and assisting with local and provincial permitting
- Assisting with the identification of new project sites
- Contributing to wind resource campaigns
- Participating in public engagement sessions
**KEY TASKS/DUTIES**
**Mapping and modelling**
- Assisting in the identification of suitable new project sites using various software, such as ArcGIS, WindPro, Google Earth, etc.
- Producing maps showing new project sites
- Creating preliminary project layouts using a diverse set of datasets and constraints
- Modelling sound, shadow, and visual impact assessments for new projects
- Conducting greenhouse gas reduction assessments for new projects
**Real property work**
- Scoping the necessary real property work required for new projects
- Producing maps required for landowner discussions and negotiations
- Drafting and editing of contracts to secure land agreements
- Contacting and negotiating contracts with landowners
- Working with solicitors to ensure the contracts are appropriate
- Managing the payment of land rental fees
- Identifying, reviewing, and understanding the legislation, regulation, and policy documents related to all permits required for renewable energy projects in various jurisdictions
- Working with local and regional planning staff and Councils on project permitting requirements
- Liaising with the local utility to prepare and submit appropriate documentation for project interconnection studies
**Stakeholder and rightsholder relations and outreach**
- Assisting with public relations, education, and engagement activities
- Supporting relationship building and engagement with special interest groups
- Researching new studies and findings concerning renewable energy projects
- Drafting stakeholder engagement and consultation documents
**Wind resource instrumentation and assessments**
- Assisting in identification of appropriate locations on new project sites for the installation of wind monitoring equipment, including meteorological towers and remote sensing devices
- Traveling to new sites to assess the proposed locations for wind monitoring equipment
- Obtain the necessary permits to install wind monitoring equipment in various jurisdictions
- Set up and monitor communications for wind monitoring equipment
- Liaise with landowners for the installation, decommissioning, and maintenance of wind measurement equipment on their lands
**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**
- Experience with GIS software, such as ArcGIS, would be an asset to this position but is not considered mandatory
- Post-secondary degree with background in planning, engineering, environmental science, geography, sustainability or other relevant degree
- Previous experience in planning and/or infrastructure would be considered an asset.
**SKILLS AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS**
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Growth mindset and problem solving skills
- Strong focus on detail
- Easily motivated and can execute tasks independently
**APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS**
- Applications must include a cover letter and resume
**OTHER INFORMATION**
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to our clean energy mission. Natural Forces provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement. We are committed to an inclusive environment where all voices are valued and heard. We strive to make an equitable organization for our staff, stakeholders and partners._
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
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