Permitting Project Manager

3 days ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada DNV careers Full time

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 world's 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 You'll 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 DNV's thought leadership activities to organize publications, presentations, white papers, and other scientific and regulatory knowledge-sharing activities.


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