Posted 18 days ago
Senior Business Development Manager – Canada
@ Elia Grid International
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Elia Grid International (EGI) is hiring a Senior Business Development Manager for Canada, a full-time national role acting as the company's commercial lead in the Canadian electricity sector. The work involves developing senior client relationships, building the opportunity pipeline and closing consulting engagements, with 40-50% travel. The posting asks for a master's degree, 10+ years of energy, infrastructure or consulting experience and an established network in Canadian power.
Responsibilities:
- Build relationships with senior executives at utilities, regulators and governments
- Identify and qualify grid modernization and renewable opportunities across provinces
- Drive contract negotiations and oversee deals to closure
- Build partnerships with Canadian engineering firms and Indigenous organizations
Requirements summary:
- Master's degree and 10+ years in energy, infrastructure or consulting
- Strong knowledge of the Canadian electricity sector
- Established network in Canadian power industry
- Ability to engage senior decision-makers and convert opportunities
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-20
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business development |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: frequent · ground: frequent |
| Work setting | Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Master’s degree (required) |
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Elia Grid International
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Full company description
Elia Grid International (EGI) is a global engineering consultancy company specialised in complex power system challenges. With multidisciplinary team of experts, EGI offers strategic, technical and regulatory advice in all fields related to power transmission. EGI is an agile partner and trusted advisor of decision makers on managing the complexities of energy transition. Successfully delivering projects in over 20 countries, EGI has 7 regional offices across the globe, employs over 75 experts with more than (accumulated revenue) EGI is part of Elia Group (EBR:ELI), one of Europe’s top five transmission system operators and a key player in the European energy market and interconnected electricity system. With the support of two major European Grid Operators, EGI combines innovative and prove expertise with the hands-on experience. Elia Group is also an industry-renowned specialist in building interconnectors and integrating renewable energy generation. Our department/Services: Power Systems Planning & Operation Smart Grids Design & Digitalisation Asset Management & Operations Power Systems Economics & Policies Infrastructure Design & Specifications Owner’s Engineering Electricity Market’s Regulation Investment Advisory & Project Finance Technical Due Diligence For more information, visit eliagrid-int.com.
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- Electronics
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- Energy
- Other recorded names
- Elia Grid International
- Elia Grid International (EGI)
- Specialties
- Asset Management
- Power System Operation
- RES integration
- Electricity markets and the deregulation process
- Project Development
- Owner's Engineering
- Interconnectors
- Project Development
- HVDC
- EPCM
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Elia Grid International (EGI) is a global engineering consultancy company specialised in complex power system challenges. With multidisciplinary team of experts, EGI offers strategic, technical and regulatory advice in all fields related to power transmission. EGI is an agile partner and trusted advisor of decision makers on managing the complexities of energy transition. Successfully delivering projects in over 20…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Brussels |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2014 |
| Specialties | Asset ManagementPower System OperationRES integrationElectricity markets and the deregulation processProject DevelopmentOwner's EngineeringInterconnectorsProject DevelopmentHVDCEPCM |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
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Senior Business Development Manager – Canada
Customer Relationship & Engagement (CURE)
Company Overview
Elia Grid International (EGI) is a global power systems consultancy driving innovation and excellence across the global energy sector. Building on the expertise of Elia Group (Belgium) and 50Hertz (Germany) ,EGI delivers strategic, technical, and regulatory advisory services to tackle complex challenges of the energy transition.
With offices in Belgium, Germany, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Canada, EGI partners with clients across the globe to deliver high-impact projects in power system planning, smart grids design & digitalization, asset management, HVDC, FACTS, and renewable integration.
As we continue to scale up and expand internationally, our ambition is to become a global leader in power systems consultancy, helping build resilient and sustainable energy systems worldwide.
Role Summary
The Senior Business Development Manager Canada will play a key role in expanding EGI’s presence and business activities across the Canadian market. Acting as EGI’s commercial lead in Canada, the successful candidate will develop strategic client relationships, identify and pursue new business opportunities, and position EGI as a trusted partner in the transformation of the electricity sector.
The role involves engaging with utilities, system operators, regulators, governments, Indigenous organizations, developers, and investors while promoting EGI’s expertise in power system transformation and performance, grid modernization, HVDC, renewable integration, offshore wind, system operations, asset management, market design, and regulatory transformation.
Working closely with EGI’s international teams and Elia Group experts, the Senior Business Development Manager will identify, shape, and convert strategic opportunities into sustainable consulting engagements, supporting EGI’s long-term growth and impact in Canada.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Engagement and Thought Leadership
- Cultivate lasting relationships with senior executives and decision-makers across Canadian utilities, system operators, regulators, federal and provincial authorities, Indigenous organizations, developers and infrastructure investors.
- Translate Canadian client priorities into compelling business cases by connecting them with EGI's capabilities.
- Position EGI as a trusted peer-to-peer advisor by contributing relevant international benchmarks and practical transmission-system experience to Canadian sector discussions.
- Encourage key internal experts to engage more dynamically with clients, fostering a culture of active involvement and innovative problem solving.
- Opportunity Identification and Business Development
- Develop and maintain a Canada market strategy and opportunity pipeline, reflecting provincial differences in regulation, utility structures, procurement, investment priorities, and market maturity.
- Originate and qualify opportunities related to grid modernization, interprovincial and Canada-US interties, HVDC systems, offshore wind connections, renewable and storage integration, resilience, asset transformation, and electricity-market and regulatory reform.
- Contract Negotiation and Deal Closure
- Drive negotiations, leveraging a track record of impactful contract signings that contribute significantly to EGI’s growth and client satisfaction.
- Oversee the entire deal lifecycle, from initial engagement to deal closure, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals.
- Partnership and Team Collaboration
- Build and manage a strong ecosystem of Canadian engineering firms, specialist consultancies, academic and industry organizations, and Indigenous and local partners to complement EGI capabilities and strengthen project delivery.
- Act as a key team player within the organization, facilitating cross-functional collaboration to ensure the seamless execution of projects and initiatives.
Candidate Profile
- Master's degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience in the energy sector, infrastructure, or management consulting, including significant client-facing and/or business-development responsibilities. Strong knowledge of the Canadian electricity sector and an established professional network within the Canadian power industry are highly valued.
- Demonstrated ability to engage credibly with senior executives and decision-makers and to originate, shape and convert strategic opportunities into significant consulting assignments.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to connect client challenges with technical, regulatory, and business capabilities and develop compelling solutions.
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, combined with the ability to mobilize technical experts and multidisciplinary teams.
We Offer
Join EGI for more than a job—embrace a career filled with growth and learning opportunities in an exciting, professional international setting. We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits.
Location
The position can be based anywhere in Canada and carries a national mandate. EGI has an established Canadian office in Calgary.
The role requires frequent travel across Canada to develop and maintain senior client relationships, as well as occasional international travel to collaborate with EGI and Elia Group teams.
Overall travel is expected to represent approximately 40–50% of working time.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their CV in English, including key references and salary expectations.
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