Business Development Analyst, New Technologies & Innovation
Top Benefits
About the role
Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: Hybrid
Education Level: 4 year University degree
Base Location: Oshawa, Ontario
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: August 15, 2025
Salary Range: $1,704.68 - $2,924.93 Per Week
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 as we work 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.
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, New Technologies & Innovation.
Reporting to the Manager, Strategy & Resource Planning, this position is responsible to prepare, coordinate and issue technical and financial evaluations of potential business development opportunities with new clean energy technologies and innovation initiatives e.g. Fusion nuclear energy, Advanced nuclear technologies, Long duration energy storage.
Key Accountabilities
- Identify and assess new business opportunities, with a focus on advanced clean energy technologies such as advanced nuclear and fusion energy, to drive profitable growth for Ontario Power Generation.
- Coordinate with internal business units and external partners to ensure timely and effective execution of nuclear and energy-related projects, including joint ventures and Indigenous partnerships.
- Prepare and present business case summaries, market intelligence, and opportunity assessments to senior leadership and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to support strategic decision-making.
- Perform studies and provide insights on emerging technologies, market trends, and regulatory frameworks relevant to the energy sector, with an emphasis on nuclear innovation.
- Support the drafting and negotiation of agreements such as MOUs and NDAs, ensuring alignment with project goals and stakeholder expectations.
- Contribute to project- and program-level business plans, including SWOT analysis and risk assessments, to ensure alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee contract administration and project execution, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and performance expectations while providing guidance to stakeholders.
- Promote innovation and continuous improvement by integrating lessons learned, commercial contracting experience, and technological advancements into business development practices.
Qualifications
- 4 year degree, preferably in Engineering or Business.
- Over 6 years of progressive experience in the clean energy innovation sector, with a focus on emerging technologies such as fusion energy, tritium applications, and advanced reactor R&D.
- Experience supporting the development and negotiation of commercial agreements, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), and partnership frameworks with external stakeholders, including Indigenous communities, private industry, and government agencies.
- Proven ability to prepare and deliver strategic presentations and business case summaries to senior leadership and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
- Demonstrated ability to conduct market research, feasibility studies, and competitive analysis to support the development of domestic nuclear innovation ecosystems and strategic site deployment planning.
- Familiarity with contract management practices and the ability to provide guidance to stakeholders on policy, compliance, and performance expectations across multi-party projects.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including provincial and federal governments, international partners, research institutions, and academic collaborators.
The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.
OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact AODA@opg.com.
What makes a career at OPG different? With operations across Ontario and the United States, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.
As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation , OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history.
Please submit your application online at jobs.opg.com. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
The base salary range considers many factors including, but not limited to experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range, and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles, the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.
OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.
In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose, priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.
About Ontario Power Generation
At Ontario Power Generation (OPG), our power is changing the world as we strive to electrify life in one generation. As the province’s largest clean power generator, OPG operates one of North America’s most diverse generating fleets. We are now advancing several clean energy innovations, including Small Modular Reactors, low-carbon hydrogen, and energy storage, to help set Ontario and the world on the path to an electrified future, where more aspects of life – from cars to homes and industries – are powered by clean electricity. As part of this vision, we’re also focused on becoming a net-zero company by 2040 and enabling a net-zero economy by 2050. We have already made major strides to a sustainable future. In 2014, OPG burned its last piece of coal to make electricity, which represented one of the world’s single-largest climate change-specific actions. Today, through the dedication of more than 9,500 employees, OPG generates almost half of the electricity that Ontario’s homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses rely on each day. We are committed to ensuring our energy production is reliable, safe, and environmentally sustainable for Ontarians today and for the future. In Ontario, our diverse fleet includes two nuclear stations, 66 hydroelectric stations, two thermal generating stations, one solar facility, and four combined-cycle gas generating stations, which are operated by our subsidiary, Atura Power. Additionally, we own two other nuclear generating stations in Ontario, which are leased on a long-term basis to Bruce Power L.P. In the United States, OPG owns and operates 85 hydroelectric stations in 18 states through our subsidiary, Eagle Creek Renewable Energy. Some of the actions OPG is taking now to prepare for our electric future include the ongoing refurbishment and upgrades of our hydro fleet, refurbishment of our Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, which will secure 30 more years of clean, reliable, low-cost power.
Business Development Analyst, New Technologies & Innovation
Top Benefits
About the role
Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: Hybrid
Education Level: 4 year University degree
Base Location: Oshawa, Ontario
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: 10%
Deadline to Apply: August 15, 2025
Salary Range: $1,704.68 - $2,924.93 Per Week
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 as we work 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.
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, New Technologies & Innovation.
Reporting to the Manager, Strategy & Resource Planning, this position is responsible to prepare, coordinate and issue technical and financial evaluations of potential business development opportunities with new clean energy technologies and innovation initiatives e.g. Fusion nuclear energy, Advanced nuclear technologies, Long duration energy storage.
Key Accountabilities
- Identify and assess new business opportunities, with a focus on advanced clean energy technologies such as advanced nuclear and fusion energy, to drive profitable growth for Ontario Power Generation.
- Coordinate with internal business units and external partners to ensure timely and effective execution of nuclear and energy-related projects, including joint ventures and Indigenous partnerships.
- Prepare and present business case summaries, market intelligence, and opportunity assessments to senior leadership and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to support strategic decision-making.
- Perform studies and provide insights on emerging technologies, market trends, and regulatory frameworks relevant to the energy sector, with an emphasis on nuclear innovation.
- Support the drafting and negotiation of agreements such as MOUs and NDAs, ensuring alignment with project goals and stakeholder expectations.
- Contribute to project- and program-level business plans, including SWOT analysis and risk assessments, to ensure alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee contract administration and project execution, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and performance expectations while providing guidance to stakeholders.
- Promote innovation and continuous improvement by integrating lessons learned, commercial contracting experience, and technological advancements into business development practices.
Qualifications
- 4 year degree, preferably in Engineering or Business.
- Over 6 years of progressive experience in the clean energy innovation sector, with a focus on emerging technologies such as fusion energy, tritium applications, and advanced reactor R&D.
- Experience supporting the development and negotiation of commercial agreements, memoranda of understanding (MOUs), and partnership frameworks with external stakeholders, including Indigenous communities, private industry, and government agencies.
- Proven ability to prepare and deliver strategic presentations and business case summaries to senior leadership and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
- Demonstrated ability to conduct market research, feasibility studies, and competitive analysis to support the development of domestic nuclear innovation ecosystems and strategic site deployment planning.
- Familiarity with contract management practices and the ability to provide guidance to stakeholders on policy, compliance, and performance expectations across multi-party projects.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including provincial and federal governments, international partners, research institutions, and academic collaborators.
The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.
OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact AODA@opg.com.
What makes a career at OPG different? With operations across Ontario and the United States, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.
As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation , OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history.
Please submit your application online at jobs.opg.com. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
The base salary range considers many factors including, but not limited to experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range, and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles, the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.
OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.
In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose, priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.
About Ontario Power Generation
At Ontario Power Generation (OPG), our power is changing the world as we strive to electrify life in one generation. As the province’s largest clean power generator, OPG operates one of North America’s most diverse generating fleets. We are now advancing several clean energy innovations, including Small Modular Reactors, low-carbon hydrogen, and energy storage, to help set Ontario and the world on the path to an electrified future, where more aspects of life – from cars to homes and industries – are powered by clean electricity. As part of this vision, we’re also focused on becoming a net-zero company by 2040 and enabling a net-zero economy by 2050. We have already made major strides to a sustainable future. In 2014, OPG burned its last piece of coal to make electricity, which represented one of the world’s single-largest climate change-specific actions. Today, through the dedication of more than 9,500 employees, OPG generates almost half of the electricity that Ontario’s homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses rely on each day. We are committed to ensuring our energy production is reliable, safe, and environmentally sustainable for Ontarians today and for the future. In Ontario, our diverse fleet includes two nuclear stations, 66 hydroelectric stations, two thermal generating stations, one solar facility, and four combined-cycle gas generating stations, which are operated by our subsidiary, Atura Power. Additionally, we own two other nuclear generating stations in Ontario, which are leased on a long-term basis to Bruce Power L.P. In the United States, OPG owns and operates 85 hydroelectric stations in 18 states through our subsidiary, Eagle Creek Renewable Energy. Some of the actions OPG is taking now to prepare for our electric future include the ongoing refurbishment and upgrades of our hydro fleet, refurbishment of our Darlington Nuclear Generating Station, which will secure 30 more years of clean, reliable, low-cost power.