Project Coordinator, Business Development

at  Solarbank Corporation

JOB OVERVIEW – PROJECT COORDINATOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - CANADA

In this role, your main tasks as a project coordinator include managing the day-to-day operations of a project. You will be responsible for coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and communicating with team members and stakeholders on various renewable energy projects across Canada, including solar, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and energy storage systems. Your role will be pivotal in organizing project-related activities, managing documentation, and facilitating communication between internal teams and external partners to ensure the smooth progression of project development efforts.
You will collaborate with business development managers, project developers, and technical teams to streamline processes, maintain schedules, and support the preparation of project proposals as well as the project development cycle. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about renewable energy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in project coordination, business development, or renewable energy project management.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for internal and external correspondence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with familiarity with project management tools an asset.
• Analytical skills to assist in feasibility analysis and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of renewable energy markets or project development processes is a plus but not required.

• Assist the Business Development team in organizing and maintaining project schedules, action plans, and milestone tracking.
• Support site identification efforts by coordinating research activities, compiling data, and organizing site assessment reports.
• Schedule meetings with landowners, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders; prepare agendas and track follow-up actions.
• Organize and maintain project documentation, including contracts, permits, and project proposals, ensuring timely updates and accessibility.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and engineering teams to gather necessary inputs for project feasibility studies and financial analysis.
• Provide support in drafting and assembling responses for Request for Proposals (RFPs), government incentive applications, project proposals, budget tracking and management, and other procurement-related processes.
• Monitor and summarize market research findings to support the team in identifying new business opportunities.
• Prepare and distribute reports, presentations, and project status updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication between project team members to ensure alignment and smooth coordination of activities.
• Support event planning and preparation for conferences and networking engagements attended by the Business Development team.