Business Development Specialist

Work in Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

9h • CA$75,000 - CA$95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Fusion Fuel Cycles (FFC) is seeking a Business Development Specialist to support the Global Business Development Lead (GBDL) in advancing the company's commercial growth strategy. This role involves a variety of commercial activities, including proposal development, opportunity capture, sales planning and reporting, pipeline management, and customer engagement support. The position is hybrid, requiring a minimum of two days per week in the office in the Ottawa area. FFC is a growing company focused on building the global fusion fuel supply chain, combining national lab expertise, private-sector execution, and Japanese engineering excellence. The company is funded, scaling fast, and offers a mission-driven environment for individuals energized by building from the ground up and contributing to the development of fusion energy.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in a commercial, project coordination, engineering, consulting, or business operations role.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (particularly Excel).
• Collaborative attitude and ability to work cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams.
• Comfortable working in a growing and evolving organization where processes and priorities may continue to develop over time.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering degree or science degree (e.g., mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, or related field) is considered an asset but not required.
• Experience in fusion energy, nuclear energy, advanced technology, or other highly technical industries is considered an asset but not required.
• Experience supporting proposals, procurement responses, project coordination, or commercial operations is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the Global Business Development Lead (GBDL) in coordinating commercial bids and proposals across a range of procurement models, including public procurements, strategic partnerships, and sole-source opportunities.
• Coordinate and support small multidisciplinary teams in preparing proposal submissions, collecting technical inputs, tracking deliverables, and managing timelines.
• Maintain and improve FFC’s commercial pipeline and opportunity tracking tools to support visibility into business development activities, revenue forecasting, and future resource planning.
• Support the development and execution of commercial capture and win strategies for priority opportunities.
• Assist in preparing customer-facing materials including presentations, capability statements, conference materials, and other sales and marketing content.
• Support planning, reporting, and internal coordination activities related to business development and commercial operations.
• Collaborate with technical, operations, and leadership teams to ensure commercial activities align with organizational priorities and delivery capabilities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of commercial processes, tools, templates, and reporting practices as FFC continues to scale.
• Deliver assigned commercial and proposal activities within established timelines and expectations.
• Maintain accurate commercial pipeline and reporting information.
• Support effective coordination and communication across internal stakeholders involved in commercial pursuits.
• Represent FFC professionally in interactions with customers, partners, and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Competitive paid vacation and sick time.
• Small, tight-knit team with low barriers to action.
• Exposure to a wide variety of problems for unparalleled, hands-on professional growth.
• Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed