Director, District Energy Development (Vancouver, BC)
Contact – Dave Banns ([email protected])
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an accomplished business development leader to drive the growth of innovative district energy and thermal energy infrastructure projects across Western Canada.
This is a unique opportunity for a highly visible, entrepreneurial individual who combines strong commercial instincts with a passion for sustainable energy solutions. As a senior leader, you will play a pivotal role in identifying, shaping, and advancing district energy opportunities while strengthening our presence and influence within the market.
The ideal candidate is a recognized professional within the architecture, engineering, development, or energy sectors—someone with an established network, strong industry credibility, and a reputation for building lasting relationships. They are a natural hunter, energized by creating opportunities, opening doors, and leading strategic pursuits from concept to commitment.
You will be part of an organization committed to transforming how communities are heated and cooled, helping accelerate decarbonization efforts and supporting the transition to more resilient, sustainable energy systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the identification, origination, and advancement of district energy and thermal infrastructure opportunities throughout Western Canada.
- Develop and execute market growth strategies that expand the organization's presence and influence within the energy and infrastructure sectors.
- Build and maintain senior-level relationships with developers, municipalities, utilities, institutional clients, architects, engineers, and industry partners.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and market ambassador, representing the organization at industry conferences, committees, stakeholder meetings, and public forums.
- Champion complex business development pursuits, leading multi-stakeholder engagement strategies and opportunity advancement efforts.
- Collaborate with technical, operational, commercial, and financial teams to develop compelling project solutions and business cases.
- Provide leadership and strategic direction throughout the opportunity lifecycle, from early market engagement through project development.
- Monitor industry trends, policy developments, and emerging technologies that influence district energy and sustainable infrastructure markets.
- Mentor and influence internal teams while contributing to the organization's long-term growth strategy and leadership objectives.
What the Successful Candidate Will Bring
- 10+ years of experience in business development, infrastructure, engineering consulting, energy, utilities, or real estate development.
- Engineering degree, PEng an asset
- Demonstrated success leading complex business development initiatives and securing high-value project opportunities.
- Experience within a mechanical, electrical, civil, building systems, or infrastructure consulting environment is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of district energy systems, thermal energy infrastructure, building energy systems, or community energy planning.
- An established network within the AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction), development, municipal, utility, and sustainability sectors.
- Outstanding leadership, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to gain credibility across executive, technical, and public-sector audiences.
- A strategic mindset and the ability to create momentum in evolving and often undefined market environments.
- Strong commercial acumen, negotiation capabilities, and a passion for creating long-term value through innovative energy solutions.
- A highly driven, self-directed professional who thrives on building markets, developing partnerships, and delivering results.
In Return, You Can Expect
- Competitive salary of $120,000 – $150,000, plus performance-based bonus.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- Employer RRSP matching program.
- Flexible hybrid work environment.
- A high-impact leadership role with significant visibility and influence.
- The opportunity to shape the future of district energy and sustainable infrastructure across Western Canada.
- A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that values innovation, initiative, and strategic thinking.
- Long-term career growth and leadership advancement opportunities.
This role is ideal for a respected industry leader who combines a passion for district energy with the drive to build relationships, create opportunities, and influence the future of sustainable community infrastructure.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.
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