Business Development Manager

Ontario Clean Water Agency; Kirkland Lake; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible learning and development

Career advancement opportunities

Defined benefit pension plan

Comprehensive health plan

Life and disability insurance

Maternity and parental leave top-up

Job summary

Ontario Clean Water Agency is seeking a Business Development Manager for the Kirkland Lake, ON area. You will partner with municipalities and organizations to deliver water and wastewater solutions, drive regional partnerships, and renew or win contracts, while aligning local sales and marketing plans with corporate goals.

In this role you will enhance OCWA's visibility, engage with industry groups, and foster strong client relations with senior leadership support on strategic initiatives and

Responsibilities

• Act as or support the point person to municipalities and partners for water and wastewater solutions.
• Help management build partnerships in a geographic region and renew or win contracts with teams.
• Assist development and execution of local sales and marketing plans to meet goals.
• Increase OCWA visibility and position as leader in water/wastewater services.
• Support sales by engaging with industry groups to develop leads and opportunities.
• Maintain strong client relations through meetings and support senior leadership on projects.

Job description

Application Deadline: 2026-11-24 Position Title: Business Development Manager Division: Business Development (Natalie Baker, John Kingsbury) Location: 600 Archer Drive Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 2G5 Canada Location Hierarchy: North Worker Type: Regular Number of Positions: 1 Job Duration: Job Term: Full time Job Code: Job Code: 5A004 Salary: $80,089.00 - $115,402.00CADAnnual Posting Status: Post Internally and Externally & Post to OPS OPS Job ID: 250357

Water is our business and our passion. It can be yours too. The water professionals at OCWA know the value of water better than anyone. Our work benefits communities across Ontario every day. Our job (and possibly yours) is also to return treated and safe water back to our lakes and rivers. At OCWA, we have a deep respect for the environment and our responsibility for the health of the communities we serve drives us. A job at OCWA is an opportunity to make a positive impact on millions—a big responsibility. Are you ready? We think you are. So come on in. The water is perfect.

In this high profile fast-paced role, you will:

• Support or act as the point person to municipalities, commercial organizations and partners in providing expertise and solutions for water and waste water environments.
• Support the local management and help generate partnerships for a geographic territory/region while working with service delivery teams (such as our Operations and Engineering Teams); renew current contracts and obtain new business through close collaboration with these teams.
• Support the development of local sales and marketing plans and execute these plans to meet pre-set local and corporate goals for the organization.
• Ensure OCWA is highly visible in the geographic area and recognized as the leader in the water /wastewater services sector.
• Support OCWA’s sales and marketing activities through industry associations, conferences etc. to develop leads and sales activities.
• Provide exceptional client relations and customer service to OCWA clients and partners by participating in regular meetings and supporting senior leadership with strategic initiatives, contract management, and organizational change

What's in it for you?

• Flexible learning and development opportunities
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization with the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Ontario.
• Work with the partner of choice for more communities than any other water and wastewater service organization in Ontario for over 30 years.
• Work with an organization committed to innovation and advanced technology.
• A defined benefit pension plan; comprehensive health plan; life and disability insurance.
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits including for adoptive parents.

OPS/OCWA’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an inclusive employer and we offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions if you require a disability-related accommodation.

The Ontario Clean Water Agency is an agency of the Province of Ontario, reporting to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.

As the largest provider of water and wastewater services in Canada, we manage over 800 facilities from small well systems and lagoons to large water and wastewater treatment plants.

Consider this opportunity if you are a motivated, team oriented individual seeking a career in the water and wastewater industry.

We thank you for your interest, and we will only contact you if we choose you for further screening or an interview.

Career decisions can be murky and hard to navigate. OCWA makes it easy. If you’re looking for career potential through purposeful work, meaningful recognition and a lifetime opportunity for individual growth, OCWA is where you can thrive. Join an inclusive team environment and unlock your potential in a supportive, recognition-based culture. With water, your career path is clear. OCWA is an agency of the Government of Ontario, reporting to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. For more than 30 years, municipalities, First Nations communities, institutions and industry have put their trust in OCWA to provide water, wastewater and stormwater services. Our extraordinary work demands a community of remarkable people. A career at OCWA is an opportunity to achieve your potential through meaningful, important work.