Job Description

Manager, Development (Non-Union)
Full-time, 35 hours/ week, Hybrid
Location: Vaughan, Ontario (Cityview Blvd)
Status: This position is to fill a current vacancy
Salary Grade: 17 ($116, 368 - $130, 914 annually)

At Alectra, we energize a brighter future by empowering our workforce through the talent of tomorrow's bright minds. We promote a culture that encourages collaboration, celebrates innovation and supports lifelong learning. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone succeeds and has the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

Are you a dynamic and experienced professional passionate about advancing distributed energy solutions?

Alectra Energy Solutions is seeking a Manager, Development, to spearhead the identification, development, and enhancement of our distributed energy asset portfolio. This role focuses on cutting-edge technologies, including solar PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), natural gas generation, and microgrid solutions, serving both behind-the-meter (BTM) and front-of-the-meter (FTM) applications.
The Manager, Development, will guide greenfield projects through their entire lifecycle—from origination and site selection to permitting, construction, commissioning, and transition to operations. This will be achieved while adhering to corporate governance, risk management, and project controls expected within a utility environment.

What you’ll do

Project Development & Origination
• Identify and assess opportunities for developing distributed solar, storage, natural gas, and microgrid projects across North America.
• Lead site selection and early development phases, including land control, feasibility assessments, interconnection screening, and preliminary system design.
• Analyze customer, utility, and system needs for both BTM and FTM projects, focusing on resiliency, capacity, and decarbonization.
Technical, Commercial & Regulatory Evaluation
• Oversee preliminary engineering and technology selection with internal teams and external consultants.
• Develop and sustain project business cases, financial models, and internal approval documentation.
• Assist in commercial structuring, including PPAs, energy services agreements, capacity contracts, and utility/customer-partnered models.
• Manage permitting, environmental assessment, Indigenous engagement, and regulatory approvals in Canada in coordination with internal experts.
Project Management & Execution
• Provide leadership in project management throughout development and execution stages.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, risk registers, and stage-gate deliverables aligned with corporate standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, construction, legal, finance, procurement, regulatory, and operations.
• Ensure project execution governance, including detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover to operations, meeting scope, cost, and schedule goals.
• Prepare regular project status reports for senior management and governance committees.
Stakeholder & Utility Interface
• Cultivate relationships with customers, landowners, utilities, municipalities, regulators, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders.
• Lead utility interconnection processes and coordinate technical studies and agreements.
• Represent the organization in discussions with partners, customers, and regulatory bodies.
Portfolio & Continuous Improvement
• Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, incentive programs, and technology advancements relevant to distributed energy and microgrids.
• Contribute to portfolio planning, standardization of development practices, and enhancement of project delivery processes.
Corporate Values and Conduct:
• Demonstrate professional conduct and align with Alectra’s core values of safety, teamwork, and customer focus.
Other Duties:
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support operational objectives

Who you are

Education & Technical Knowledge
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business, Planning, or related field.
• Post-graduate degree or MBA is advantageous.
• Professional engineering designation (P.Eng.) or project management certification (e.g., PMP) is beneficial.
Specialized Knowledge
• Comprehensive understanding of distributed solar, battery storage, natural gas generation, and microgrid systems.
• In-depth knowledge of Ontario electrical distribution systems and the regulatory environment.
• Familiarity with electricity markets, energy project permitting, and interconnection requirements in Canada.

Experience
• At least 10 years in greenfield energy project development, preferably within a utility, IPP, or large infrastructure organization.
• Experience with both BTM and FTM project structures.
• Proven track record in business development, including lead conversion, proposal development, and customer relationship management.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing projects from origination through construction to operations in a leading role.
• Experience in navigating municipal, provincial, and federal regulatory approvals for new projects.
• Proficient in managing schedules, budgets, risks, and governance approvals in a structured corporate environment.
Skills/Abilities/Competencies
• Expertise in managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects using formal project management methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to diverse audiences.
• Sound judgment and ability to balance technical, commercial, regulatory, and stakeholder considerations.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable working within established processes and controls.
• Experience with simulation tools like PVSyst is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, and Word.

Compensation
• At Alectra, Compensation for non-union positions is determined within a defined salary range for each role. Placement within the salary range depends on several factors, including qualifications, relevant experience, and alignment with the role’s requirements. We consider internal equity and market competitiveness to ensure fairness and consistency across the organization.
• This position is eligible to receive an annual incentive payment based on a combination of individual and Company performance.

Where you will work

• Hybrid: This role is based in a hybrid environment, allowing for a mix of remote and in-office work to support team collaboration and business needs.

Who we are
As the largest municipally owned electric utility in Canada, we are committed to growing, evolving and remaining innovative to build a sustainable and brighter future. Our values set us apart and are our fundamental beliefs about our organization:

Safety: Stay aware, prevent risks and protect each other.
Respect: Value everyone, act honestly and foster inclusion.
Customer Focus: Be reliable, anticipate needs and deliver exceptional solutions with care.
Excellence: Elevate performance, embrace diversity and deliver quality through collaboration.
Innovation: Drive growth by embracing change, creativity and continuous improvement.

Here’s why Alectra might be your ideal workplace:
• We offer comprehensive benefits. From health and wellness programs to financial security though our Defined Benefit Pension Plan – we offer a robust benefits package that supports you and your family.
• We invest in your career development. At Alectra, we care about our team’s future through offering ongoing trainings, mentorship and learning opportunities.
• We care about you work-life balance. Understanding that taking time off is essential to employee well-being, sustained productivity and high performance, we offer the following:
◦ Time off: At Alectra, we offer various time off options for our employees including vacation time, personal days, milestone parental leave top-up, volunteer days and bereavement days.
◦ Disconnecting from work: We prioritize your well-being through our “Disconnect from Work” policy which ensures you can maintain a healthy work-life balance.
◦ Hybrid work environment (if applicable): Based on operational requirements, we offer flexible working arrangements that include working remotely or on-site.
At Alectra, your unique contributions matter and help drive our collective success to a more sustainable and brighter future.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like you and gets you excited, we’d love to hear from you! Simply click the apply button to submit your resume and take the first step toward joining our team. *Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept resumes via email. All applicants must apply through our careers page to be considered.*
At Alectra, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process that honours the dignity and independence of all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability during the process, please contact careers@alectra.com. We will work with you to ensure your needs are being met to the point of undue hardship.
Thank you for your interest in building a career with us. While we appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note: We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or agency referrals. Alectra does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies for any open positions unless a valid contract is in place.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment
At Alectra, we’re committed to energizing a brighter future through innovation and responsible technology use. While we may use digital tools to support the efficiency of our recruitment process, we do not use AI to identify or screen candidates. Applications are personally reviewed by either a member of the Talent Acquisition team or one of the hiring leaders, ensuring a fair and human-centered experience for all applicants.