Director, Power Procurement and Real Estate | Directeur de l'approvisionnement en énergie et de l'immobilier
HybridToronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Lead end-to-end site selection, land acquisition, and power procurement for national data center expansion. Negotiate purchase agreements, options, and utility-scale Power Purchase Agreements while managing power expenses and long-term energy outlooks. Execute grid interconnection strategies by securing substation capacity and on-site power generation, conducting load analysis and feasibility studies before capital commitment. Represent the company at provincial regulatory hearings to influence energy policy and optimize wholesale electricity market participation. Oversee inventory strategy and delivery schedules for critical equipment, aligning procurement with aggressive site expansion goals through cross-functional collaboration with construction, operations, and finance leadership.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years in senior roles including investment banking / M&A, consulting, energy procurement, utilities, or heavy industrial power systems
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Business or a related field
- Deep knowledge or willingness to learn Canadian electricity markets (AESO, IESO, HQ, BC Hydro) and wholesale market participation
- Experience supporting executives and cross-functional teams with data-driven recommendations
- Proven track record of negotiating and closing high-value, long-term commercial contracts
- Comfortable handling sensitive or confidential information during PPA and land acquisition negotiations
- Strong commercial acumen paired with analytical rigor and sound judgment
- Ability to connect disparate data points and translate them into clear, actionable recommendations
- Ability to operate at both a strategic and tactical level, with strong attention to detail
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills
- Strong communication skills and the ability to present clearly to senior leadership
- Strong organizational, project management, and change management capabilities
- Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modeling capability
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and manage stress
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in the data center, colocation, telecom, cloud, managed services, infrastructure, or broader B2B technology sectors is an asset
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