Holland College
Job Summary:
Job Description:
PEI Energy Corporation is seeking to hire an experienced Director for the province’s new Cleantech
Innovation Centre.
The Government of PEI has committed to achieving net zero targets and building PEI’s cleantech sector. As
part of this commitment, the Province will develop a suite of programs for business development or existing
businesses to scale up in clean technology solutions; tax-free development zones that provide
opportunities for cleantech businesses to cluster; and a research and development fund for ideas and
solutions. The Cleantech Innovation Centre will be part of Cleantech Park based in Georgetown PEI, which
shall support the Province’s journey to a net zero future.
The Cleantech Innovation Centre will be PEI’s future home for cleantech innovation, business, energy and
education. The Centre will serve as a destination for students, industry, researchers and government to
collaborate, learn and innovate and will also house the Cleantech Academy, a joint initiative of Holland
College and the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI). The space will include graduate pods and
incubation space as well as collaborative areas allowing students to connect and learn from industry.
Through UPEI and Holland College, the Cleantech Academy and will offer a one-year post-graduate
Certificate and a one-year Professional Master’s in Cleantech Leadership. The first intake of students for
the certificate program offered through Holland College is intended for September 2024, while the first
intake for the Master’s program offered through UPEI is intended for September 2025.
The Director will be employed by PEI Energy Corporation. Reporting to the Management Committee
comprised of leaders and partners from provincial government, UPEI, and Holland College, the Director will
be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Cleantech Innovation Centre, including
the Cleantech Academy. The Director will work closely with key stakeholders on developing and executing
the Cleantech Academy’s vision and strategy. Focus areas will include strategy, operations, funding,
stakeholder engagement, finance and budgeting, and HR. This role will be highly collaborative and will be
key to achieving the goal of becoming a state-of-the-art facility. The Director will work closely with UPEI
and Holland College who will be responsible for academic learning and delivery of the academic programs
within the Cleantech Academy.
The Director will work closely with external consultants on developing and implementing an effective
governance model for the Cleantech Academy and long-term operational plan and budget forecast, and
will oversee the implementation of the newly developed governance model and evaluate the need for any
supporting policies, guidelines and standards. The Director will champion initiatives to support industry
engagement, internships, and applied research and will work collaboratively with the Province to ensure
alignment of the Academy with provincial priorities. To support the Centre and all of its initiatives, the
Director will identify resource requirements, prepare a long-term budget plan and lead and/or support the
development of funding proposals for submission to the government and other sources, as applicable, and
ensure compliance with contractual funding requirements.
As the ideal candidate, you have at least five years of management experience and have a track record of
providing strategic leadership and development and implementation of strategic planning and engagement
practices. You have experience working with science and technology-based industries, coupled with
experience working within or a strong understanding of the post-secondary environment. You are a
relationship builder and are adept at working with industry and building industry partnerships. You have
outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, and are a problem solver and strategic thinker. A
Graduate degree, MBA or equivalent would be preferred and experience working with start-ups would be
considered an asset.