Company Description Horizon New Energy is a Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) managed portfolio company focused on developing, constructing, and operating wind, solar, energy storage, and hydrogen projects across Canada. The organization combines an entrepreneurial, agile start-up culture with the resources and global expertise of a major renewable energy infrastructure sponsor. Horizon New Energy draws on deep knowledge of Canadian energy markets, project development, and regulatory frameworks to build long-term partnerships with energy off-takers, landowners, Indigenous communities, and municipalities. Supported by CIP’s global network of supply chain and industry partners, the company is positioned at the forefront of innovative clean energy technologies. Horizon New Energy is committed to accelerating grid decarbonization and delivering tangible, positive impacts on the environment and communities.
Role Description The Commercial Manager is a full-time, hybrid role based in Calgary, AB, with flexibility for some work from home. This role is responsible for leading commercial strategy and execution across Horizon New Energy’s renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, storage, and hydrogen. Day-to-day tasks include developing and evaluating business cases, negotiating and managing commercial contracts, supporting power purchase agreements and offtake arrangements, and contributing to project financing and risk assessments. The Commercial Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams, including development, engineering, finance, and legal, to ensure projects are commercially viable and aligned with corporate objectives. The role also involves market and competitor analysis, stakeholder engagement, and supporting senior leadership with commercial insights and reporting.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate business cases, financial models, project economics, and market data.
- Experience in commercial management, including pricing strategies, deal structuring, and revenue optimization.
- Proficiency in business planning, forecasting, and supporting strategic decision-making for renewable energy projects.
- Team management capabilities, including collaboration across disciplines and mentoring team members in a project-based environment.
- Contract management skills, including negotiation, drafting support, and lifecycle oversight of commercial agreements.
- Knowledge of Canadian energy markets, regulatory frameworks, and commercial structures in power and renewables.
- Relevant post-secondary degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees or professional designations are an asset.
- Experience in the renewable energy sector, infrastructure projects, or utilities, with exposure to wind, solar, storage, or hydrogen preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage internal teams and external stakeholders in a professional, inclusive manner.
- Proficiency with standard business and financial software tools and the ability to work effectively in a hybrid office/remote environment.
