Business Development Manager / Director – Power Transmission

Calibre Global Consulting; Toronto; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Job summary

Calibre Global Consulting seeks a seasoned Business Development Manager/Director to lead opportunities in Canada's power transmission market. This senior role requires building strategic relationships with utilities, EPCs, and developers, and steering a robust pipeline across multiple provinces.

The position offers remote work anywhere in Canada, autonomous leadership, and exposure to major HV transmission projects, with travel as needed to advance key initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the Canadian power transmission industry.
• Strong knowledge of overhead transmission line projects (115kV–735kV).
• Established relationships with key decision-makers at Canadian utilities, EPC contractors, engineering firms or transmission developers.
• Proven track record in business development, project acquisition or commercial management.
• Willingness to travel across Canada as required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the Canadian high-voltage transmission market.
• Build and maintain relationships with utilities, EPC contractors, engineering firms and developers.
• Identify upcoming transmission projects, tenders and infrastructure investment opportunities.
• Lead commercial negotiations, customer engagement and strategic partnership development.
• Develop and manage a strong pipeline of transmission infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with engineering and commercial teams to support customer requirements and project acquisition.
• Drive business growth and expand market presence across assigned Canadian provinces.

Skills

Business development

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication

English (fluent)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Business Development Manager / Director – Power Transmission

Location: Canada (Remote)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Sector: Power Transmission & Distribution | Energy Infrastructure | Utilities

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager / Director to join a growing international business within the power transmission and energy infrastructure sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional with a strong network across the Canadian power transmission market to develop new business opportunities, build strategic relationships and drive growth across key provinces.

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of high-voltage transmission projects, established industry connections and a proven track record in business development or commercial leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across the Canadian high-voltage and extra-high-voltage transmission market.
• Build and maintain relationships with electric utilities, transmission owners, EPC contractors, engineering consultancies and developers.
• Identify upcoming transmission projects, tenders and infrastructure investment opportunities.
• Lead commercial negotiations, customer engagement and strategic partnership development.
• Develop and manage a strong pipeline of transmission infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with engineering and commercial teams to support customer requirements and project acquisition.
• Drive business growth and expand market presence across assigned Canadian provinces.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience within the Canadian power transmission industry.
• Strong knowledge of overhead transmission line projects (115kV–735kV).
• Established relationships with key decision-makers at Canadian utilities, EPC contractors, engineering firms or transmission developers.
• Proven track record in business development, project acquisition or commercial management.
• Previous experience in transmission project management or engineering is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of Canadian transmission project development, tendering and procurement processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Fluent English; French language skills would be advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Willingness to travel across Canada as required.

Why Apply?

• Remote working – Based anywhere in Canada.
• Opportunity to lead business development across key Canadian markets.
• Work on major high-voltage transmission and grid infrastructure opportunities.
• Senior-level role offering autonomy, responsibility and international exposure.
• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing business.

Interested?

If you have a strong network within the Canadian power transmission industry and experience developing business with utilities, EPC contractors or transmission developers, we'd love to hear from you.