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VP, Corporate Development & Innovation

Burnaby, BC
Hybrid
Posted Aug 13, 2026
1 position

$180,000–$210,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Vice President will lead corporate development, M&A, and strategic innovation initiatives to drive long-term organizational growth. They are responsible for evaluating acquisition targets, managing transaction structuring, and developing business cases for new market opportunities.

Job details

BCAA VP, CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION Burnaby, BC British Columbia Automobile Association [https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcaa/] (BCAA) is one of British Columbia’s most trusted organizations, providing insurance, roadside assistance, auto repair, Evo Car Share and Evolve E-Bike Share to members and customers across the province. As the organization looks to its next phase of growth, BCAA is seeking a strategic and commercially minded Vice President, Corporate Development & Innovation. Reporting to the Chief Transformation & Technology Officer and serving as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Vice President will play a pivotal role in shaping long-term growth through corporate development, M&A, strategic partnerships and innovation. The incumbent will establish and lead BCAA’s corporate development capability, identifying and evaluating acquisition targets, strategic partnerships and new business opportunities. The role will lead preliminary due diligence, valuation analysis, financial modelling, risk assessment and transaction structuring, while partnering closely with leadership across the Finance, Legal and Executive teams. The mandate also includes developing business cases, assessing emerging markets, advancing BCAA’s Strategic Ventures pipeline and identifying opportunities created by changing consumer behaviour, technology and industry trends. The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate development, strategy, M&A, investment banking, management consulting, venture development or a related field. They will have demonstrated experience evaluating or executing transactions, strong financial modelling and business case development skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders across a complex organization. Strong executive presence, commercial judgment, communication skills and a collaborative leadership style will be essential. An undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a related discipline is required, with an MBA or equivalent graduate education considered an asset. This is an 18-month contract role. Located in Burnaby, BC, this is a rare opportunity to build and lead BCAA’s corporate development platform within one of the province’s most recognized organizations. This is a highly influential leadership mandate that offers the successful candidate the opportunity to shape enterprise-wide investment decisions, drive strategic growth initiatives and play a meaningful role in defining BCAA’s future direction. COMPENSATION The expected base salary range for this role is CAD$180,000-$210,000, with flexibility for candidates who bring exceptional and highly relevant experience. The role also comes with an excellent total compensation package including a bonus, vacation, and an award-winning corporate culture. The final offer will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience. Talent Edge and BCAA believe in pay equity, fairness, and transparency. NEXT STEPS If you are interested in exploring this opportunity further, reviewing the Executive Brief, or having a confidential conversation, please click Apply or contact Emily Kwan at Talent Edge (emily@talent-edge.ca [emily@talent-edge.ca]), who is the Search Lead responsible for this mandate. All discussions will be treated with the strictest confidence and conducted directly with Emily. ABOUT TALENT EDGE As trusted Executive & Professional Search partners, Talent Edge [https://talent-edge.ca/] brings deep expertise in talent acquisition and advisory across industries. We leverage cutting-edge research and market mapping tools to deliver exceptional candidate matches for our clients. Our team is committed to thoughtful, relationship-driven recruitment and to helping outstanding professionals find meaningful opportunities where they can thrive.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate development, strategy, M&A, or related fields. An undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or Economics is required, with an MBA or equivalent graduate education considered an asset.