Analyst or Associate, Corporate Development

The Opportunity

You will be a key member of the Corporate Development team, supporting the evaluation and execution of investments and strategic growth opportunities across North America, including development projects, partnerships, acquisitions, and P3 opportunities. The role will work across financial modeling, underwriting, due diligence, and internal approval processes in support of Creative Energy’s low-carbon energy and energy infrastructure growth strategy.

We are seeking a candidate with strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and an interest in energy infrastructure and the energy transition. We seek EITHER a Corporate Development Analyst OR a Corporate Development Associate. Please indicate in your cover letter which position you are applying for.

CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT ANALYST

What You Will Do

Build and maintain corporate and project finance financial models to evaluate development, partnership, acquisition, and other growth opportunities.

Conduct due diligence and synthesize findings from internal teams and external advisors.

Support screening and underwriting of opportunities, including review of market, customer, regulatory, technical, and commercial factors.

Prepare investment committee materials, management presentations, and other internal approval materials.

Support live transaction and development workstreams by coordinating inputs, tracking issues, and advancing deliverables.

Maintain internal trackers covering opportunity pipeline, and outreach initiatives.

Support the application of AI-enabled tools and workflow automations.

Conduct market and sector research across district energy, utilities, decarbonization, and adjacent infrastructure sectors.

As required and on an ad-hoc basis, support the regulatory processes which require financial analysis as part of the approval process for projects subject to British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) regulation.

Skills / Capabilities We Need

Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.

Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.

Ability to review and synthesize commercial, financial, technical, and regulatory information.

Strong written communication skills and ability to prepare clear internal materials.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to manage multiple assignments and deliver against deadlines.

Interest in infrastructure, utilities, energy transition, and project development.

Experience / Background

Undergraduate degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, mathematics, or a related field.

1-2 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, corporate development, transaction advisory, consulting, or project finance.

Experience with financial modeling, valuation, business case development, or transaction execution.

Exposure to infrastructure, energy, utilities, renewables, real estate development, or related sectors is an asset.

Exposure to AI tools and automation platforms, including building and applying AI agents, workflow automations using Power Automate, Copilot, GPT, or similar tools, is an asset.

Progress toward CFA, CPA, CBV, or similar designation is an asset.

CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

What You Will Do

Develop and maintain corporate and project finance financial models to evaluate development, partnership, acquisition, and other growth opportunities.

Lead the drafting and coordination of proposals, qualification packages, and other strategic submissions, including responses to RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and related procurement processes.

Evaluate project economics, commercial structures, key assumptions, and risk allocation across potential opportunities.

Manage/own of diligence workstreams, including coordination with internal teams and external advisors.

Lead the preparation and refinement of business cases, investment committee materials, management presentations, and recommendation materials.

Manage multiple live workstreams and drive execution across internal stakeholders including finance, legal, engineering, operations, and regulatory teams.

Maintain and refine internal pipeline materials, and trackers.

Advance opportunities by engaging with developers, partners, municipalities, and other counterparties as required.

Support structuring, negotiation, financing, and execution of strategic and transactional opportunities.

Support the application of AI-enabled tools and workflow automations.

Conduct market and sector analysis to support origination, screening, and strategic decision-making.

As required and on an ad-hoc basis, support the regulatory processes which require financial analysis as part of the approval process for projects subject to British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) regulation.

Skills / Capabilities We Need

Strong corporate and project-level financial modeling, valuation, and business case development skills.

Strong understanding of transaction processes, due diligence, and investment analysis.

Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to prepare clear recommendations and decision materials for internal stakeholders.

Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams with limited oversight.

Strong judgment and ability to work through complex issues in a lean team environment.

Interest in infrastructure, utilities, energy transition, and project development.

Experience / Background

Undergraduate degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, mathematics, or a related field.

2-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, corporate development, transaction advisory, consulting, or project finance.

Direct experience with financial modeling, valuation, diligence, and transaction or development execution.

Experience in infrastructure, energy, utilities, renewables, public-private partnerships, or related sectors is preferred.

Exposure to AI tools and automation platforms, including building and applying AI agents, workflow automations using Power Automate, Copilot, GPT, or similar tools, is an asset.

Progress toward CFA, CPA, CBV, or similar designation is an asset.

About Us

Recognized as a leader in innovative energy solutions, Creative Energy is the developer, owner, and operator of sustainable district energy systems across North America. Our team has a client-focused, community-driven approach to projects that deliver outstanding quality and service while providing clear, measurable benefits that direct long-term growth and sustainability.

As developer, owner, and operator of one of Canada’s largest thermal networks in downtown Vancouver, we provide significant value to developers, landowners, end-users, and the broader community through flexible thermal energy solutions by reducing carbon emissions, lowering energy costs, and improving energy reliability. With sixteen bespoke projects across Ontario, British Columbia, and Washington State, we are helping communities transition to cleaner, more resilient energy infrastructure.

Our projects focus on innovation, resiliency, and sustainability, and span across a broad spectrum of technologies including geo-exchange, ocean exchange, sewer heat recovery, thermal storage, and microgrids.

Utilizing experience and expertise developed through over 56 years of service, Creative Energy is advancing a wide portfolio of new low-carbon district energy systems across North America, including the revitalization and decarbonization of our downtown Vancouver steam energy centre. This will be one of North America’s largest thermal fuel-switch projects and will provide downtown Vancouver with renewable energy infrastructure for decades to come.

What We Offer

Be part of a team that values ingenuity, tenacity, partnership, agility and integrity.

Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.

Competitive starting salary and performance-based bonus program.

Comprehensive benefits package, including an RRSP matching program at 5%.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only be contacting selected candidates for follow-up.