Sr. Manager, Business Development

Northland Power Inc. • Toronto, ON

108d

About The Position

At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future. Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape. We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset. While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people. As Senior Manager, Business Development- Americas, you will lead origination, evaluation, and advancement of development and acquisition opportunities across the Americas region, including wind, solar, storage, hybrid, and gas generation. You will oversee complex commercial analyses, and shape strategy across multiple markets. You’ll work with Energy Market Analysis, Energy Origination, Project Finance, Engineering, and regional development teams to advance Northland’s pipeline.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of progressive experience in project development, corporate development/M&A, investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or power/renewables.
• Strong understanding of valuation, risk assessment, and financial modeling methodologies; comfort overseeing financial model outputs and assumptions.
• Experience leading due diligence, negotiating commercial terms, or executing energy transactions.
• Deep familiarity with U.S. and/or Canadian energy markets

Responsibilities

• Strategy, Origination & Market Development Lead identification, assessment, and prioritization of new development, M&A, and partnership opportunities across Canada
• Develop regional market-entry and growth strategies informed by market fundamentals, policy changes, and competitor intelligence.
• Build and maintain external networks—including developers, landowners, partners, utilities, and corporate buyers—to source and progress opportunities.
• Commercial Structuring & Financial Leadership Oversee development of business cases and financial models for valuation, risk assessment, and scenario planning across assets and markets.
• Translate financial and commercial insights into clear recommendations for investment decisions, portfolio prioritization, and corporate strategy.
• Lead or supervise due diligence processes, coordinating technical, financial, legal, and commercial workstreams, and framing associated risk/return outcomes.
• Deal Execution & Governance Lead/support negotiations on development partnerships, land agreements, JV structures, or acquisition terms, working closely with Business Development team lead, regional hub leadership, Legal and Corporate Finance.
• Oversee preparation of Investment Committee materials, including memos, presentations, and deal documentation.
• Ensure alignment between Development, Origination, Project Finance, and regional teams on commercial structure, market assumptions, and value drivers.
• Project Development Oversight Support cross-functional coordination to ensure project milestones are achieved on time and within budget, escalating risks early when needed.
• Work with Market Analysis and Energy Origination to interpret market fundamentals and offtake landscape for each project.

Benefits

• Thoughtful benefits – A competitive RRSP matching scheme of 8%; extended health, dental and vision benefits for yourself and your immediate family from day one; paid parental leave; Accident and Life Insurance and disability benefits are just a few of the benefits you’ll be able to access.
• Wellbeing first – Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources.
• Floating days and Birthdays off – As part of our commitment to promoting a healthy work-life balance, you will get your birthday off so you can celebrate however you choose! You will also receive three additional days off annually to observe any other events that are important to you.

What This Job Offers

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