Vice President Commercial

AtkinsRéalis; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible benefits

Generous time-off policies

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Canada is seeking a Vice President Commercial to lead the Commercial function within the Nuclear Canada Business Unit, guiding strategy, governance and risk management across major programs. You will shape contracting models, drive performance culture, and mentor future leaders to support growth and prudent risk management.

You will represent the organization in complex negotiations with clients and partners, influence senior stakeholders, and ensure governance and controls align

Qualifications

• Executive-level leadership in commercial, contractual, risk and governance functions within complex projects.
• Proficiency in commercial strategy, contract management, claims, procurement, risk allocation and delivery assurance.
• Ability to influence senior executives, clients, partners, suppliers and external stakeholders on critical decisions.
• Experience leading high-performing teams, developing talent pipelines and driving accountability and excellence.
• Ability to translate complex commercial, contractual and risk matters into clear recommendations aligned with strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership to the Commercial function to ensure capability, structure, succession and performance culture.
• Lead commercial, contractual, proposal and risk management strategies across a portfolio of complex nuclear projects.
• Develop and implement forward-looking commercial strategies, contracting models, procurement approaches and risk controls.
• Advise executive leadership on commercial risk, liabilities, margin protection, governance and strategic decisions.
• Represent AtkinsRéalis in complex negotiations with clients, partners, suppliers, regulators and other senior stakeholders.
• Oversee commercial governance frameworks, including bid approvals, contract approvals and risk reviews.
• Develop future commercial leaders through recruitment, mentoring, succession planning and performance management.

Skills

Executive leadership

Commercial strategy

Contract management

Procurement

Risk allocation

Stakeholder influence

Team development

Governance

Communication

Project delivery

Job description

Overview

Join AtkinsRéalis as Vice President Commercial and lead a critical function within our Nuclear Canada Business Unit during a period of significant growth and transformation. This executive leadership role offers the opportunity to shape commercial strategy, strengthen governance, support major nuclear programs, and develop high‑performing teams that drive sustainable business success across domestic and international markets.

Your Role

• Provide executive leadership to the Commercial function, ensuring the organization has the capability, structure, succession plans, and performance culture required to support growth.
• Lead commercial, contractual, proposal, and risk management strategies across a portfolio of complex nuclear projects throughout their full lifecycle.
• Develop and implement forward‑looking commercial strategies, including contracting models, procurement approaches, risk allocation, and commercial controls.
• Advise executive leadership on commercial risk, liabilities, margin protection, governance, and strategic decision‑making.
• Represent AtkinsRéalis in complex negotiations and engagements with clients, partners, suppliers, regulators, and other senior stakeholders.
• Oversee commercial governance frameworks, including bid approvals, contract approvals, risk reviews, and major commitment assurance processes.
• Develop future commercial leaders through recruitment, mentoring, succession planning, and performance management.

About You

• Ability to provide executive‑level leadership in commercial, contractual, risk, and governance functions within complex project environments.
• Proficiency in commercial strategy, contract management, claims, procurement, risk allocation, and project delivery assurance.
• Ability to influence senior executives, clients, partners, suppliers, and external stakeholders on critical business decisions.
• Aptitude for leading high‑performing teams, developing talent pipelines, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Ability to translate complex commercial, contractual, and risk matters into clear recommendations that support strategic business objectives.

Rewards & Benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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