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New Business Committee Member

Volunteer committee members will assist with recontracting, repowering, and business development for solar projects. They will contribute to strategic decisions for a community-owned renewable energy co-operative.

  • Remote
  • Canada
  • Posted Aug 17, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 16, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

We’re seeking New Business Committee Volunteers! Do you want to be involved in the future of solar energy? SolarShare is seeking volunteer new business committee members to recontracting, repowering, and business development. Help make vital strategic decisions, be involved with 51 solar projects, and contribute towards a community-financed, community-owned, and community-governed co-operative. SolarShare is a non-profit renewable energy co-operative. We believe in clean energy, and have over 2,000 members that have invested over $80 million, resulting in 51 solar projects, 140 million kWh electricity produced, and $17+ million paid back to our community. Visit solarbonds.ca/about-us/ to learn more! This is an unpaid, volunteer role, with committee members typically committing up to 5 hours per month. Experience in project development and operations in the electricity sector is particularly valuable. If you're interested, please email the General Manager at [email protected] with your resume and a brief statement of interest, and he or a member of the board will follow up with more details.

What you’ll do

Volunteer committee members will assist with recontracting, repowering, and business development for solar projects. They will contribute to strategic decisions for a community-owned renewable energy co-operative.

Requirements

Experience in project development and operations within the electricity sector is highly valued. Candidates must be willing to commit up to 5 hours per month in an unpaid capacity.

Other relevant skills

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  • Project Development
  • Electricity Sector Operations
  • Strategic Decision Making
  • Business Development
  • Repowering
  • Recontracting

Job areas

  • Energy
  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Management & Leadership
  • Manufacturing

Additional details

Minimum experience
5+ years
Apply by
Sep 16, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
20 hours per week
Location requirements
Country, Ontario, Canada
Seniority
Mid-Senior level
Application method
Direct apply is available