Senior Director, Commercial Transactions

Description

• Lead the development of commercial and contractual deal structuring analysis, in conjunction with the PDP.
• Negotiate core PDP contract terms, including funding, payment methods, KPIs, risk sharing, and termination compensation.
• Prepare detailed briefings and reports on the status of activities for senior management, senior Government stakeholders, and the Board of Directors.
• Manage, negotiate, and oversee PDP contracts and agreements, including monitoring contractors, subcontractors, operators, lenders, and other external partners.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness and timely review of PDP invoices by the technical team and approve invoices from the PDP as per the terms of the PDA.
• Evaluate project delivery, risk allocation, costs, and long-term benefits.
• Provide training and development opportunities to build expertise within the team on contract negotiations and commercial strategies, while also mentoring and coordinating a large and diverse group of external advisors from multiple disciplines.
• Monitor market changes—including interest rates, supply limits, inflation, and escalation—to manage contract risks and inform commercial structuring.

Requirements

• Experience with public private projects (P3) and/or collaborative models (progressive P3, IPD, Alliancing, etc.).
• Bilingualism (English and French), both spoken and written, is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated detail-orientation, strong negotiation, problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Minimum 15 years experience in deal structuring and financing for major infrastructure projects, including expertise in public-private partnerships (P3) and collaborative delivery models.
• Flexibility is required, as the role involves travel between Toronto and Montreal.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, law, engineering, or equivalent. Relevant certification (e.g., CFA) is considered an asset.
• Proven ability to adapt to changing environments, drive results, and foster collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Benefits

• A retirement plan and savings options (RRSP and TFSA).
• An incentive compensation program.
• Basic paid group insurance for you and your family: medical, dental, life, disability, etc.
• Flexible hybrid work mode.
• Vacations based on experience, available upon hiring.
• Flex-Alto account of $500 to encourage a healthier approach and a more sustainable mode of transportation.
• Access to wellness and health accounts to support your lifestyle.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance