Who We Are:
At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.
Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.
We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.
While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.
What You’ll Do:
As Senior Analyst, Business Development – Americas, you will play a critical role within the Business Development team in North America in the pursuit of growth opportunities across gas-fired generation, renewables and battery storage. The activities that this role would be part of include sourcing, structuring and executing long-term revenue contracts; acquisition of development and operating assets; and originating greenfield development opportunities.
This role will bring deeper analytical rigor, increased ownership of customer/counterparty engagement, and increase bandwidth in the Business Development team. You will work closely with cross-functional partners across Project Development, Market Analysis, Finance, and Operations.
The role will be required to work in the Toronto office four days per week with one flexible day to work from home
Key Responsibilities
Acquisitions and Revenue Contracts
- Manage acquisition processes – coordinating due diligence meetings, support collection of key inputs and support deal structuring and execution
- Manage RFP responses end‑to‑end—coordinating pricing, strategy, technical input, and bid documentation with development and financial modeling teams.
Analytical & Market Fundamentals Leadership
- Oversight and peer review of financial and market models supporting pricing, hedge structures, risk evaluation, capacity/REC valuation, and exposure analysis for both new builds and operating assets.
- Provide senior‑level analytics for long‑term plan cycles, budget impacts, and commercial assumptions that inform Investment Committee materials.
- Monitor market fundamentals, competitor activity, regulatory developments, and commodity trends to inform strategic positioning across Northland’s portfolio.
Cross‑Functional Coordination & Portfolio Support
- Partner with across the business to ensure all projects have a clear, aligned commercialization pathway that reflects local market design and buyer demand
- Support internal governance processes—including IC memos, commercial checkpoints, and energy marketing approvals—ensuring clear recommendations and commercial risk narratives.
Who You Are:
- A strategic commercial thinker with a deep understanding of North American power markets.
- Analytical and detail‑oriented , with exceptional modeling capabilities and a track record of translating complex market dynamics into clear commercial insights.
- Confident and relationship‑driven , able to lead conversations with buyers, intermediaries, and internal executives.
- Adaptable and collaborative , thriving in a fast‑paced environment with multiple, shifting priorities.
Qualifications and Experience
- 3–5 years of progressive experience in North American power industry
- Strong knowledge of Canadian electricity market regulations and supply/demand fundamentals
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power Point;
- Excellent communication skills, including experience preparing and delivering commercial presentations to senior leaders or external counterparties.
- Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related field required; Master’s degree or CFA/FRM is considered an asset.
Our employees are the driving force behind our achievements. We are unwavering in our commitment to not only recognise your contributions but also to empower you to excel in every aspect of your life. Here's a glimpse of why Northland is the place where you'll truly thrive:
Thoughtful benefits – A competitive RRSP matching scheme of 8%; extended health, dental and vision benefits for yourself and your immediate family from day one; paid parental leave; Accident and Life Insurance and disability benefits are just a few of the benefits you’ll be able to access.
Wellbeing first – Staying true to our taking care of ourselves and each other value, you will have access to our global Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program, including access to mental health resources.
Floating days and Birthdays off – As part of our commitment to promoting a healthy work-life balance, you will get your birthday off so you can celebrate however you choose! You will also receive three additional days off annually to observe any other events that are important to you.
We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments.
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Pay Range:
$96,800.00 - $121,000.00
This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.
Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.
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This is a replacement position.
