About the Role
Egis Canada is a forward-thinking organization dedicated to shaping the future of cities through sustainable and innovative urban development. We collaborate with public and private sector partners to deliver impactful projects that drive economic growth, environmental stewardship and social well-being. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Business Development Director specializing in sustainable and urban development. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, developing and securing new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships and driving growth in our Environment and Urban Development portfolio.
The Business Development Director will report to the Business Leader leading the Energy & Sustainable Cities portfolio with a dotted line to the Canada Chief Commercial Officer. This role will develop and execute business development strategies to grow the company’s sustainable and urban cities in alignment with Egis’ growth priorities. Key responsibilities are highlighted below:
Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities in Environment and Urban Development (environment, buildings, municipal engineering, and related engineering consultancy services).
Build and maintain strong senior-level relationships with government entities, major clients, developers, and other key stakeholders.
Proactively identify new business opportunities and develop key strategies to secure high-value contracts and expand market presence.
Support the preparation of proposals, tenders, and EOIs by providing strategic input and guidance, while ensuring the execution team maintains ownership of the proposal process and final submission.
Manage the business development pipeline, ensuring accurate forecasting and effective resource allocation.
Manage Master Service Agreements (MSAs), including actively pursuing call-ups and the MSA.
Ensure the CRM data is updated to reflect Clients with which we have MSA/Standing Offer, or Rosters/Source List, or Retainer/Accord Cadre.
Provide market intelligence: monitor regulatory changes, client needs, sector trends, and competitor activities to inform strategy.
Collaborate closely with technical, commercial, operations, and delivery teams to craft compelling value propositions, ensuring solutions are technically sound, commercially viable, and responsive to client needs.
Mentor, lead, and structure the Business Development team; foster capability building within Business Development functions (pursuit, proposal writing, client management).
Represent Egis externally – participate in conferences, forums, industry associations, and networking to enhance brand visibility and generate leads.
Monitor and report on the progress of the transformation initiatives, providing regular updates to senior leadership.
Ensure effective communication and stakeholder engagement throughout the transformation process.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with the transformation journey, ensuring successful delivery of the targeted business plan.