Business Development Analyst

Status: Regular Full Time 
Working Conditions: Hybrid Working Environment  
Education Level: 4- Year University Degree in relevant discipline
Location: Toronto, ON
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: Yes - approximately 5-10%
Deadline : March 21, 2024
 
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 to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.
Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job.
ACCOMMODATIONS
OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.
If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please # :  All Toronto positions are moving to OPG Corporate Headquarters: In Summer 2025, OPG will officially welcome employees to our new Corporate Headquarters located at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario. This new space will enable teamwork, collaboration and innovation that will help us to achieve our mission to electrify life in one generation.
 
JOB OVERVIEW
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Business Development Analyst.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives, in the New Nuclear Growth division, this position is responsible for the oversight/management of contracts and projects with internal & external representatives, external business clients, consultants, and sponsors, supporting the implementation of OPG’s new nuclear growth strategy.  In addition, the position will be responsible in supporting the development of that strategy, including analysis and communications of the needs to executive sponsors and external stakeholders.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  
-Assist in the development and negotiation of projects such as processing facilities, conceptual design development, and site infrastructure, with outside partners that will support the goals of the Nuclear Sustainability division of OPG.
-Assess and manage the risks associated with such projects/initiatives.
-Assist in the identification of partnership and joint venture opportunities, including Indigenous partnerships, to increase company profitability and waste reduction.
-Assist with rapid high-level opportunity assessments in support of quick-turnaround queries from Senior Management and support of communications with shareholder.
-Assist with the continuous improvement of the business, including a knowledge of commercial contracting experiences, technological developments, practices and related experience that add value to the business.
-Assist with the writing of minor agreements, such as non-disclosure agreements and memoranda of understanding, and support the negotiation those agreements with external counterparties.
-Responsible for the management and administration of contracts and projects.
-Manage contracts to ensure adherence to all contractual agreements between clients such as agencies, businesses, and individuals within the parameters of profitability, effective resource utilization and overall benefits.
-Provide advice, guidance and expertise to stakeholders with respect to contract management.
-Prepare annual budget data, periodic restatements, billing information, and other information as required.
-Visit project locations to facilitate the work function as required.
-Participate in cross-functional teams with other business units in the development of new business opportunities.
-Coordinate team activities to ensure that the appropriate expertise can participate on critical business issues.
-Perform analysis of ongoing business opportunities and analysis of new Business Development opportunities.
-Perform studies, investigations, analysis and the preparation of reports and recommendations related to business opportunities.
-Provide support and analysis for market assessments of services and technologies. Collect, analyze, report and present market and competitive intelligence information. Provide advice to project managers on issues that affect their projects using knowledge of energy industry and energy legislative/policy/regulatory framework.
-Support the development project-level and broader program-level business plans, including analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats (SWOT).
-Support the identification and assessment of new business opportunities for Ontario Power Generation.
-Support the preparation of Business Case Summaries and Memoranda for senior management.
-Work other business units, and other divisions to ensure timely and effective assessment and execution of Business Development opportunities.
EDUCATION
-4- Year University Degree
QUALIFICATIONS
-Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.
-Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a flexible hybrid office environment.
-Experience with the development and negotiation of commercial agreements with outside parties
-Experience with development of client-facing Business Development
-Experience in development of analysis to support business strategy
-Experience with contract management policies and procedures to provide advice, and guidance to stakeholders.
-Experience with assessments of business opportunities and dealing with activities of competition and coordinating preparation presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
-Executive communications experience (developing communications materials and presenting to executive audiences on topics of strategy and Business Development)
The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.
What Makes a Career at OPG Different?
As Ontario’s largest clean energy generator, we’re building, expanding, and innovating the equipment and technology that keeps Ontario powered with clean, reliable energy.
At OPG, our values are our strengths.  They are fundamental truths about our organization that don’t change: 
Safety – it’s our business Integrity – always lead with integrity
Excellence – never satisfied with good enough
Inclusion – working together for powerful outcomes
Innovation - creativity accelerates possibility
Here's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:
-Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
-Long-term career growth and development opportunities
-Electricity is vital to the province and OPG’s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.
Our promise to you:
-We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
-A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
-Opportunities to stretch and develop.
-Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.
-Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
-We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.
Are you ready to start a career that has the power to electrify life on and off the job? Apply now.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your application online at jobs.opg/ by 11:59 PM E.S.T., March 21, 2024.  OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.