Join OREC’s Board of Directors for 2026-27
Help shape the future of community energy in Ontario.
OREC is inviting expressions of interest from individuals who want to help lead one of Ontario’s most successful community energy co-operatives. Since 2010, OREC has financed and managed more than 30 local solar, wind, and energy retrofit projects, giving residents the opportunity to own part of the clean energy transition.
We’re looking for 1 or 2 new Directors to join our volunteer Board for the 2026-27 term.
Who we’re looking for
OREC’s strength comes from the diversity of its members and the communities we serve. This year, we are targeting specific skill sets to support our upcoming strategic and operational priorities:
Engineering: Project definition, development, technical evaluation, and asset operations.
Advocacy & Regulatory Affairs: Pushing for policy and market design changes with the Ministry of Energy, OEB, IESO, and clean energy associations.
Finance & Commercial: Deal structuring, capital management, contract terms, and commercial negotiations.
Technology & Cybersecurity: Guiding the stewardship, architecture, and security of our proprietary digital platforms and member-facing applications (including MyOREC, OREx, and Spark).
We also continue to encourage applications from candidates who enhance our diversity and regional representation (particularly Kingston).
What the Board does
OREC’s Board oversees strategy, risk, and governance, working closely with the General Manager, the Executive, and contractors. Our committees reflect the range of our activities:
Membership – communications, outreach, events, and member engagement
Business Development – finding and evaluating energy projects and partnership development
Finance – capital raises, investment management, and financial oversight
Operations – technical performance and asset management
Advocacy – policy engagement, lobbying, and community energy leadership
Serving on the Board is an opportunity to make a direct contribution to the growth of community-owned renewable energy, while learning from others who share that vision.
How to apply
If you’re passionate about community energy and want to play a part in OREC’s next chapter, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send a short expression of interest (a paragraph or two about your background and why you’d like to join) to recruiting@orec.ca by Nov. 15th. Selected candidates will be invited for a brief interview to ensure a good mutual fit.
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