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                                                                   Job # AB-IT-CGY-0005
                                                             CLOSE DATE: August 27, 2008




POSITION DESCRIPTION
Senior Infrastructure Specialist
The Company

Canadian Hydro Developers, Inc. ("CHD") is Canada's premier independent producer of
green power, focusing on environmental stewardship and growth, empowering
employees, acting with integrity, and providing solid economic returns to investors. Our
goal is to exit 2011 with 900 MW of green power plants in production and have an
inventory of at least 1,632 MW to foster future growth. CHD is a publicly traded
company, listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol `KHD'.

CHD is a developer, owner, and operator of 20 renewable energy generation facilities
totalling net 364 MW in operation. In addition, CHD is in or nearing construction on an
additional 10 projects representing 517 MW of installed capacity with an aggregate
capital cost of up to $1 billion. The renewable generation portfolio is diversified across
three technologies (water, wind, and biomass) in the provinces of British Columbia,
Alberta, Ontario and Québec. This portfolio is unique in Canada as all facilities are
certified, or slated for certification, under Environment Canada's EcoLogoM Program.

Our values, which are upheld as an organization through our actions, are:
       Respect for co-workers, stakeholders and the environment
       Integrity in our pursuit of operational excellence
       Communication that is clear, constructive and considerate
       Entrepreneurship, including ownership of one's work, seizing the right
       opportunities and commitment to continuous learning and teaching

The Title

Senior Infrastructure Specialist

Note: this position is for a term of 6 months, possibly leading to a longer term contract or
employment. There will be a review of the position after 3 months.


Reporting Relationships

Reports to the IT Manager.

Responsible for developing, supporting and completing Corporate IT projects, Project
Management, and senior infrastructure design, support and administration

Works directly with the IT Manager and all other IT staff,

Accountability
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Complete all IT related projects and initiatives including the design, execution, delivery
and administration/support of projects as assigned, act as Project Manager on occasion.
In addition; ensure that all projects are implemented with careful design, testing, change
controls, backout procedures, communication plans and ensure minimal disruptions to
the business and its employees.

Assist the current IT team in support of the IT infrastructure at the senior level, and
provide assistance in developing long term IT related goals and systems.

Assist the current IT team to develop and implement IT systems that align with CHD's
strategic plan; proactively develop, implement and maintain existing and future IT
systems to ensure minimum disruption and downtime; oversee all and, when necessary,
provide, IT support.


Key Functions

       Ensuring CHD receives the best IT service and solutions, balancing the needs of
       the end users and best practices, while maintaining the Company's
       entrepreneurial spirit;
       Ensuring IT systems are reliable, effective, efficient, secure and recoverable;
       Clearly and effectively communicating all IT matters to end users in an easy-to-
       understand manner;
       Ensuring the IT plan is scalable and provides simple and effective solutions to
       users;
       Work with the IT manager regularly to ensure that the state of IT systems are
       secure, operating optimally and are always easily recoverable.
       Work with the IT manager on preventative maintenance, issues, follow up on
       past issues, progress towards goals set out in IT plan.
       Work with IT manager on change controls and change management to always
       ensure that any disruptions to the business are planned, scheduled,
       communicated and minimal.
       Be responsible for the overall accountability of the relationship with the various
       offices IT supports in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and other
       provinces as required.
       Senior support for the following Hardware:
                  · APC Uninterruptible Power Supply (Symmetra)
                  · Data Center working knowledge, design and support
                  · Cisco Switches
                  · LinkSys firewalls / routers
                  · Juniper / Netscreen firewalls
                  · IDS and IPS devices
                  · HP DL server class Hardware
                  · IDS and IPS devices
       Senior support for the following Software:
                      Firewalls: Juniper/ Netscreen IOS including hardware and
                      software VPN
                      Cisco IOS and GUI
                      Microsoft Windows XP
                      Microsoft Active Directory 2003/2008
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                     Microsoft Server 2000, 2003, Server (standard, advanced)
                     Microsoft SQL Server 2005/2008
                     Microsoft Sharepoint Server 2003/2007
                     Microsoft Exchange Server 2003/2007
                     Trend Micro Antivirus / Symantec Antivirus
                     Spam filtering software
                     DNS, DHCP
                     Symantec Backup Exec
                     Symantec Livestate
                     Microsoft IIS 5,6 including FTP, WEB services
                     Security architecture
                     Monitoring architecture
                     VMware ESX Server
                     Citrix Metaframe Server 4.x
                     IDS and IPS devices

Basic Attractions

       Working for a Company with a long track record of success;
       Being associated with a low-impact, renewable power company;
       Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the success of the Company;
       Working for a company with an aggressive growth strategy; and
       Assist the Company reach an enterprise level with respect to IT and IT related
       systems.

Location

Based at the corporate head office in Calgary, Alberta, but may be required to travel to
the Company's field offices on occasion, including: Vancouver, Grande Prairie, Pincher
Creek, Melancthon, Guelph and Matane.

Education

Undergraduate degree or college diploma in information technology is preferred;
however, demonstrated previous experience is more important. In addition, the following
certifications are an asset:

       Microsoft Certified Professional;
       Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer;
       Certified Information Systems Security Professional;
       Certified Citrix Administrator; and
       Juniper and Cisco certifications.

Experience and Skills

       10 or more years of proven and progressive experience in designing and
       supporting IT systems for medium to large sized companies;
       Previous experience with: Windows Server 2003, Lynksys routers and devices,
       Juniper and Netscreen devices, APC UPS Symmetra, MX Logic spam service,
       SCADA systems, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Exchange 2003/2007 Server,
       Blackberry Enterprise Server 4.1, Microsoft Active Directory 2003/2008, Microsoft
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      SQL 2005/2008 Server, Citrix Metaframe 4, Sage ACCPAC, IBM Maximo,
      Microsoft applications including all Office applications, Microsoft IIS including
      FTP and Web services and Microsoft Sharepoint Server
      Demonstrated ability to develop and execute an IT strategy and enterprise IT
      projects;
      Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining IT systems in a high
      growth, fast paced environment;
      Experience in small, large, decentralized and remote IT environments;
      Proven ability to organize and manage multiple demands and priorities;
      Experience in managing, guiding and mentoring direct reports;
      Strong organizational skills;
      Strong communications skills, both oral and written with superior active listening
      skills; and
      Highly flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities.

Personal Attributes and Characteristics

      Entrepreneurial spirit ­ ability to act in a timely fashion based on sound
      information;
      A process orientation ­ someone who can both see the high level, but be able to
      execute and deliver solutions and services in relation to the IT strategic plan;
      Someone who is able to earn the trust of others;
      Someone who is able to influence and easily wins the respect of others;
      Strong work ethic;
      Highly motivated and action oriented;
      Ability to work with minimal supervision;
      Highly accountable/responsible;
      A team player working in a multi-disciplinary environment; and
      Polite, professional, and respectful.

           PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME WITH COVER LETTER,
         EXPLAINING HOW YOU FIT THE POSITION DESCRIPTION, VIA
                            EMAIL OR MAIL TO:
                     Email address: hr@canhydro.com
                  CANADIAN HYDRO DEVELOPERS, INC.
                          500, 1324 ­ 17 Ave SW
                            Calgary AB T2T 5S8

             Attention: IT Manager, Calgary ­ Job # AB-IT-CGY-0005

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