Renewable Energy Project Developer

Solvest – Who we are:

Solvest began operations in the Yukon in 2015, and we have since established ourselves as the standard for renewable energy services in Northern and remote regions. Our core values are Innovation, Trust, Empowerment and Tenacity.

The Opportunity:

Our Business Development department is looking for a Renewable Energy Project Developer with experience relevant to large project sales within the construction or renewable energy industry — specifically microgrid, IPP, wind, and BESS systems.

This role focuses on lead generation, relationship building, and project development rather than product or software sales. The ideal candidate is commercially savvy, technically literate, and comfortable navigating long, consultative sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders.

As part of our Business Development team, you’ll identify new markets, originate opportunities, and guide clients from first contact through project development and handoff to operations.

This is a remote position, reporting to our Whitehorse head office from anywhere in Canada.

Note: This position focuses on energy project origination and development. Candidates with experience limited to software, SaaS, short-cycle product sales, or customer service are unlikely to be a fit.

Employment Status: Permanent Full Time trialing a 4-day work week – 36 hours per week

Wage Range: $45,000 - $65,000 per year + a competitive commission structure and annual profit sharing

Benefits: As part of our commitment to employee wellness, we provide the following benefits: Employer paid comprehensive health benefits package after 3 months (unlimited access to virtual health care, mental health care and wellbeing, and virtual pharmacy via Dialogue); flexible work

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and develop opportunities for community and utility-scale renewable projects, including microgrid, wind, and battery storage systems.
• Build and maintain relationships with utilities, Indigenous and municipal partners, landowners, and commercial clients
• Coordinate with internal teams to produce compelling proposals and presentations tailored to each client.
• Support the project development lifecycle, including proposals, community engagement, and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align project design, financial modeling, and delivery.
• Participate in industry events, trade shows, and stakeholder meetings to represent Solvest and expand market reach.
• Maintain accurate CRM data, track key metrics, and contribute to forecasting and strategy discussions.

Success Measures (KPIs):

· Pipeline volume and velocity

· New client engagement and rate of leads transitioning to project development

· New client/project qualification

· Rapid turn around of comprehensive proposals

· CRM data accuracy

· Well defined and smooth hand over to operations on closed won deals

Who You Are

As an experienced professional in construction or energy project sales and development, you’re a self-motivated seller who cares about matching clients with the most economic solution. You can build a pipeline from scratch and work seamlessly with the rest of the team.

As a superstar in this role, you’re a strategic, self-motivated relationship builder who thrives on developing new business opportunities and navigating complex stakeholder environments. You’re as comfortable in a boardroom with commercial leaders as you are collaborating with community partners and clients. You have a strong understanding of the full project sales cycle, from market analysis and proposal creation through to contract close and project handoff. Above all, you’re a team player who values clear communication, collaboration, and accountability in every part of your work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of B2B project sales experience (commercial construction, renewables, IPP, or energy infrastructure preferred) with a track record of new business generation and closing multi-stakeholder deals.
• Understanding of energy markets, interconnection, and PPA structures.
• Existing network or established relationships with potential clients, utilities, or community partners within your region is considered a strong asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to organization and follow-through.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and data-driven sales reporting.
• Willingness to travel within the region as required.

Additional Requirements:

• Background check.
• Driver’s license with a clean abstract and minimum 3 years claims experience history.

How to Apply:

Quoting the position title, please submit your resume and cover letter to the People Department at https://www.solvest.ca/careers .

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in this position. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.