Sr Mgr, SMR Development in Oshawa

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

Shift: Days

Travel Required: 10%

Salary Range: $134,000.00 - $214,500.00 annually

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Job Overview: We are looking to hire a strategic and results-driven business development professional to join our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Services team. Reporting to the Head of Strategy and Business Development for SMR Services, the Western Canada Client Manager will be responsible for driving the growth of OPG’s SMR Services business in Saskatchewan and supporting SMR projects across Canada and Europe.

The role requires the ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels in a business that delivers consulting services and pursues large, complex, multi-year partnerships within the emerging SMR sector. Working closely with technical, commercial, legal, and executive stakeholders, the Client Manager will contribute to business development initiatives, overall growth strategy, contract negotiations, and communications supporting the expansion of OPG’s SMR Services business.

The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated experience in business development within a complex industry, with a proven ability to independently represent their organization to senior external stakeholders, including government officials and C-suite executives. Strong client relationship management, proposal development, negotiation, and executive communication skills are essential.

This role involves regular travel throughout Western Canada, approximately one week per month, as well as attendance at industry conferences and events. Experience and established relationships within Saskatchewan’s business and government communities are considered strong assets.

Key Accountabilities:

• Drive the growth of OPG’s SMR Services business by identifying, developing, and securing revenue-generating opportunities that support the deployment of Small Modular Reactor technology in Western Canada.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders across power generation organizations, infrastructure investors, project developers, and government stakeholders to advance business opportunities and strengthen OPG’s market presence.
• Lead client engagement activities, including opportunity development, proposal support, and the negotiation of contracts and commercial agreements in collaboration with Commercial and Legal teams.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of SMR technologies, electricity markets, generation assets, and industry trends to effectively represent OPG’s capabilities and provide strategic business and commercial advice.
• Monitor and assess developments in the nuclear, energy, and policy landscape, integrating market intelligence, business insights, and analysis into strategic planning and decision-making.
• Support strategic development initiatives by conducting opportunity assessments, preparing business cases, briefing materials, and executive communications, and providing recommendations to senior leadership on emerging opportunities, challenges, and policy matters affecting OPG.
• Lead or support cross-functional project and deal teams, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to evaluate and advance strategic growth opportunities.
• Deliver presentations, briefings, and recommendations to senior leadership, shareholders, clients, and partners, translating complex information into clear business insights and actionable strategies.
• Provide professional leadership by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance, while promoting best practices, employee development, and succession planning.
• Ensure teams remain engaged, aligned with business objectives, and committed to delivering exceptional results in support of SMR Services’ growth and long-term success.
• Champion a safe, healthy, and inclusive work environment while supporting the continued expansion of the SMR Services business.

Qualifications: We are seeking an entrepreneurial, tenacious, and curious professional with a passion for business building, innovation, and growth. The successful candidate will possess:

• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; an MBA, Master of Finance, or other relevant graduate degree is considered an asset.
• A minimum of six years of progressive experience in business development, strategy, investment banking, corporate development, or a related field, preferably within the energy, nuclear, utilities, infrastructure, or comparable sectors.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, evaluating, and advancing growth opportunities, with nuclear industry experience considered a strong asset.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities, including experience leading, influencing, and motivating high-performing teams in dynamic and complex environments.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess opportunities, navigate ambiguity, and develop practical business solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting demanding timelines.
• Exceptional interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills, with the ability to establish credibility and collaborate effectively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives.
• A strong sense of urgency, initiative, and accountability, coupled with the drive, energy, and resilience to succeed in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Experience and exposure within energy, power generation, utilities, infrastructure investment, or other capital-intensive industries is preferred.

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact AODA@opg.com.