Vice President, Canadian Operations - Renewable Energy

FirstLight Power is seeking a Vice President, Canadian Operations for Renewable Energy, based remotely in Toronto or Montreal. The role involves overseeing plant operations across Canada, driving productivity, risk mitigation, and fostering a culture of excellence. The ideal candidate should have experience and a passion for clean energy, contributing to the company's mission of decarbonizing the electric grid and supporting renewable energy development.
About Us First Light is a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company serving North America. With a diversified portfolio that includes over 1.65 GW of operating renewable energy and energy storage technologies and a development pipeline with 4+ GW of solar, battery, hydro, onshore wind and offshore wind projects, First Light specializes in hybrid solutions that pair hydroelectric, pumped-hydro storage (including Northfield Mountain, the largest energy storage facility in New England), utility-scale solar, large-scale battery, and wind assets.

The company's mission is to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid by supporting the development, operation, and integration of renewable energy and storage to meet the world's growing clean energy needs and deliver an electric system that is clean, reliable, affordable, and equitable. Based in Burlington, MA, with operating offices in Northfield, MA, New Milford, CT, Oshawa, ON and Montréal, QC, First Light is a steward of more than 14,000 acres and hundreds of miles of shoreline along some of the most beautiful rivers and lakes in North Canada, First Light operates through its subsidiaries H2O Power and the recently acquired Hydroméga which is headquartered in Montréal.

We operate 18 hydroelectric generating stations located in Ontario and Quebec and we are one of the largest providers of hydroelectric power in these provinces. First Light is wholly owned by PSP Investments, one of Canada's largest pension investment managers and we have over 200 employees in Canada and the US.We proudly serve our host communities and beyond through our clean energy assets, the recreation spaces we steward, the jobs we produce, and the economic benefit we deliver through our operations and charitable actions.

We are a team of caring, passionate professionals who are driven to deliver positive climate impact and to have fun while doing it! We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage people with diverse perspectives, skills and experiences to apply. Position Detail:

We currently have an opening for an experienced Vice President, Canadian Operations, Renewable Energy for this remote role based in the Toronto or Montreal areas in Canada.

The Vice President, Canadian Operations reports to the Senior Vice President, Plant Operations and is responsible for leading all aspects of Plant Operations at our generating facilities across Canada while also supporting various leadership functions across the organization. The VP, Canadian Operations is a key member of the leadership team and is integral to key decision making and execution. The role will encompass a comprehensive view of the Canadian plant operations, aiming to enhance productivity, mitigate risks, and foster a culture of excellence.

Our ideal candidate possesses the experience, passion and energy to be a driving force in First Light's continued evolution to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid to meet the clean energy needs of tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

Direct the activities of all senior managers and directors in their geographic area and maintain a positive employee relations climate for all employees through consistent application of all First Light programs;

Monitor the day-to-day operation, maintenance, fiscal, and administrative functions of each operating facility;

Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of company policy and procedures.

Responsible for the oversight and direction of plant compliance with company policies and procedures, governmental regulations, annual operating plans, and good engineering practices at each facility;

Work with local governments, First Nations, non-governmental agencies, provincial, municipal and federal regulatory agencies to address issues and concerns relating to the operation and maintenance of facilities and their impact on the communities and adjacent landowners;

Prepare, review, negotiate, and approve business contracts to ensure the reliable and profitable operations of all First Light generation facilities. Optimize…