Director, BD & Commercial Strategy - Canada

ENGIE North America Inc.; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 168,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Domestic & international travel

Benefits package

Job summary

ENGIE North America in Canada seeks a Business Development & Commercial Director to accelerate growth across Canada. You will shape markets, build strategic partnerships, create new business lines, and position Tractebel as a trusted partner for energy and infrastructure programs.

You should know the Canadian energy sector, especially nuclear and hydropower, excel at relationship building, and convert opportunities into sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in a similar function, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong understanding of complex project environments in energy, nuclear, hydropower, transmission, or major infrastructure.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of French is a strong asset.
• Proven experience in business development, commercial leadership, partnerships, or strategic growth in engineering, energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and develop strategic business opportunities in Canada, leveraging international expertise and partnerships.
• Lead the commercial strategy for major pursuits from early positioning to proposal submission and contract negotiation.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, utilities, developers, public stakeholders, engineering partners, and industrial players.
• Develop market intelligence, competitor analysis, client mapping, and commercial action plans.
• Contribute to pricing strategy, contractual positioning, and commercial risk assessment.
• Coordinate with global business areas to bring the best expertise to Canadian clients.
• Support the Managing Director in shaping Tractebel Canada’s growth strategy and long-term market positioning.
• Support executive-level client engagement and represent Tractebel in key industry forums.

Skills

Strategic business development

Commercial leadership

Partnerships

Client relationship building

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent

Job description

What You Can Expect

Tractebel Inc. is expanding its presence in Canada and looking for a Business Development & Commercial Director to accelerate growth across Canada.

Tractebel Inc. is expanding its presence in Canada and looking for a Business Development & Commercial Director to accelerate growth across Canada. Ranked 1st in Hydropower design and 4th in Nuclear by Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) 2025 annual ranking, Tractebel is a global engineering and consulting company dedicated to engineering a carbon‑neutral future. Backed by over 150 years of expertise, we deliver top-tier solutions in the Energy, Water, Infrastructure sectors. With 6,000+ passionate experts worldwide, we are part of the ENGIE Group, global leaders in low‑carbon energy and services.

In Canada, we combine the agility of a growing business with the strength of a global engineering leader.

This is a unique opportunity to join a global engineering group at a pivotal moment of its Canadian expansion. You will have the mandate to shape markets, build strategic partnerships, create new business lines, and position Tractebel as a trusted engineering partner for some of Canada’s most ambitious energy and infrastructure programs.

If you know the Canadian energy sector, particularly nuclear and hydropower, by heart, and if you are a natural relationship builder who can create trust quickly, open doors with clients and partners, and convert market opportunities into sustainable growth, this role was designed for you.

Essential Job Functions

• Identify, qualify, and develop strategic business opportunities in Canada, while leveraging Tractebel’s international expertise and selected global partnerships.
• Lead the commercial strategy for major pursuits, from early positioning to proposal submission and contract negotiation.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, utilities, developers, public stakeholders, engineering partners, and industrial players.
• Develop market intelligence, competitor analysis, client mapping, and commercial action plans.
• Contribute to pricing strategy, contractual positioning, and commercial risk assessment.
• Coordinate with Tractebel’s global business areas to bring the best expertise to Canadian clients.
• Support the Managing Director in shaping Tractebel Canada’s growth strategy and long-term market positioning.
• Support executive-level client engagement and represent Tractebel in key industry forums, conferences, and strategic discussions.

What You’ll Bring

• You will possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• You will have a Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in a similar function, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• You have a strong understanding of complex project environments, in energy, nuclear, hydropower, transmission, or major infrastructure.
• You will be fluent in English Knowledge of French is a strong asset.
• Proven experience in business development, commercial leadership , partnerships, or strategic growth in engineering, energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
• Proven ability to convert strategic relationships into signed contracts, and long‑term client partnerships.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, high autonomy, and willingness to contribute to the growth of a fast‑developing Canadian business.
• Natural ability to build trust and establish partnerships with clients, partners, and senior stakeholders. You know how to listen, connect people, structure opportunities, and turn relationships into concrete business.
• Ability to connect technical expertise with client needs and translate strategy into commercial action.
• Experience leading proposals, strategic pursuits, commercial discussions, and partnership agreements.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with executives, technical experts, and external stakeholders.
• Flexible in your time schedule (cross‑time‑zone Client engagement).

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• Must be available to travel domestically frequently with the possibility of some international travel for meetings or training.
• Must possess a valid Canadian license/clean driving record
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• Proven experience in business development, commercial leadership , partnerships, or strategic growth in engineering, energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
• Proven ability to convert strategic relationships into signed contracts, and long‑term client partnerships.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, high autonomy, and willingness to contribute to the growth of a fast‑developing Canadian business.
• Natural ability to build trust and establish partnerships with clients, partners, and senior stakeholders. You know how to listen, connect people, structure opportunities, and turn relationships into concrete business.
• Ability to connect technical expertise with client needs and translate strategy into commercial action.
• Experience leading proposals, strategic pursuits, commercial discussions, and partnership agreements.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with executives, technical experts, and external stakeholders.
• Flexible in your time schedule (cross‑time‑zone Client engagement).

Compensation

Salary Range: $168,000.00– $ 257,945.00 CAD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we prioritize your health and wellness. ENGIE’s comprehensive benefits packages includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health spending account, short‑term and long‑term disability. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a Registered Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. We offer generous paid time off including wellbeing days, holidays and leave programs. Our commitment extends to your family’s wellbeing, with supporting emotional and physical health across life stages. Explore your benefits package to discover how we can support you.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

This role is eligible for sponsorship for internal employees only.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

Business Unit: Tractebel

Division: Tractebel Div2

Legal Entity: TRACTEBEL Inc

Company Name: ENGIE North America

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Pay Basis: Annual