Business Development Analyst, New Technologies & Innovation

Ontario Power Generation; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major energy provider is seeking a Business Development Analyst to identify opportunities in clean energy technologies. The ideal candidate will coordinate projects and engage with stakeholders, ensuring effective execution of innovative energy initiatives. This full-time role is based in Oshawa and offers a hybrid working model. Applicants should possess a degree in Engineering or Business and over 6 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Over 6 years of experience in clean energy innovation.
• Experience in negotiating MOUs and agreements.
• Ability to prepare business cases.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities.
• Prepare and present evaluations to senior leadership.
• Manage contract administration and project execution.

Skills

Clean energy innovation sector experience

Commercial agreements development

Strategic presentation skills

Market research skills

Cross-functional team management

Education

4-year degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

Status : Regular Full Time

Working Conditions : Hybrid

Education Level : 4-year University degree

Base Location : Oshawa, Ontario

Shifts : Days

Travel : 10%

Deadline to Apply : August 15, 2025

Salary Range : $1,704.68 - $2,924.93 per week

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders, and change-makers. Join us as we work to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, ideas, and people. Join OPG and make history.

Whether you work in skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on and off the job.

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven professional to join as a Business Development Analyst, New Technologies & Innovation.

Reporting to the Manager, Strategy & Resource Planning, this role involves preparing, coordinating, and issuing technical and financial evaluations of potential business opportunities in clean energy technologies and innovation initiatives such as fusion nuclear energy, advanced nuclear technologies, and long-duration energy storage.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities focusing on advanced clean energy technologies like advanced nuclear and fusion energy to promote profitable growth.
• Coordinate with internal units and external partners to ensure effective execution of nuclear and energy-related projects, including joint ventures and Indigenous partnerships.
• Prepare and present business cases, market intelligence, and opportunity assessments to senior leadership and ELT to support strategic decisions.
• Conduct studies and provide insights on emerging technologies, market trends, and regulatory frameworks, emphasizing nuclear innovation.
• Support drafting and negotiating agreements such as MOUs and NDAs, ensuring project and stakeholder alignment.
• Contribute to business plans and risk assessments to align with corporate and regulatory objectives.
• Manage contract administration and project execution, maintaining scope, budget, and performance standards.
• Promote innovation by integrating lessons learned and technological advances into business practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-year degree, preferably in Engineering or Business.
• Over 6 years of experience in the clean energy innovation sector, focusing on emerging technologies like fusion energy and advanced reactors.
• Experience in developing and negotiating commercial agreements, MOUs, and partnership frameworks with stakeholders including Indigenous communities, industry, and government.
• Ability to prepare and deliver strategic presentations and business cases to senior leadership.
• Skills in market research, feasibility studies, and competitive analysis for nuclear innovation ecosystems and site planning.
• Familiarity with contract management and stakeholder guidance on policy, compliance, and project performance.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder relationships at provincial, federal, and international levels.

The successful candidate will demonstrate integrity and a commitment to corporate values and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. For accommodation requests during application or interviews, contact [e-mail].

What makes a career at OPG different?

OPG operates across Ontario and the U.S., being one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As Ontario’s largest generator, we supply approximately 50% of the province’s electricity, mainly from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.

As we strive to electrify life in one generation, we are also advancing low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to meet growing demands. Join OPG and make history.

Please submit your application online at jobs.opg.com. We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The salary range considers factors like experience, education, and training, including collective agreement requirements for union positions. Salary is not typically at the top of the range and depends on various factors. For management roles, the total compensation includes pay-for-performance programs. We promote a high-performance culture rewarded through our compensation framework.

OPG values employment equity and encourages applicants from diverse communities, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women. Priority may be given to qualified individuals who self-identify as part of these groups during the application process, under the Human Rights Code / Canadian Human Rights Act.