csmc
Business Development Lead (Nuclear Programs)
Toronto, Ontario
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About the role
- CSMC is advancing next‑generation micro‑nuclear systems for defence, remote operations, and sovereign energy capability.
- We need a leader with proven nuclear-sector experience, established relationships, and the ability to navigate federal departments, utilities, national labs, and defence stakeholders with credibility.
- You will shape partnerships, customer engagement, and strategic positioning for CSMC's nuclear and defence‑adjacent programs, working directly with senior leadership to advance mission‑critical opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Business Development Lead (Nuclear Programs)
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with nuclear-sector decision makers, program managers, and procurement authorities.
Requirements
- 5-10+ years of business development, partnerships, or program leadership in the Canadian nuclear sector.
- Strong understanding of nuclear procurement pathways, regulatory considerations, and industry dynamics.
- Experience with microreactors, advanced reactors, SMRs, or nuclear innovation programs.
- Familiarity with federal funding programs (SIF, SDTC, NSERC, IDEaS, DND programs, NRCan initiatives).
- Must‑Have
- Established relationships with at least several of the following: CNSC, CNL, AECL, NRCan, DND/DRDC, utilities, EPCs, or nuclear OEMs.
- Strong Assets
- Experience working with defence, remote power, or dual‑use energy technologies.
- Technical familiarity with nuclear systems, engineering workflows, or regulatory frameworks.
- Why Join CSMC
- CSMC is building technologies that will shape Canada's future in energy, space, and national security. You'll join a team of engineers, scientists, and mission‑driven builders who care deeply about solving hard problems that matter. We move quickly, support each other, and take pride in doing work that has real impact. Along the way, you'll have access to competitive compensation, benefits, and equity, and the chance to grow with a company that values ownership, curiosity, and technical excellence.
- Employment Eligibility CSMC works with highly sensitive nuclear, defence, and aerospace technologies, and all roles require eligibility for federal security screening and compliance with controlled goods and export regulations. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada, able to obtain and maintain Government of Canada security clearance, and eligible to meet foreign affiliation and export control requirements. These conditions are mandatory Bona Fide Occupational Requirements and reflect the need to securely develop and protect nationally significant capabilities.
Skills
- Demonstrated experience advancing nuclear‑related programs, technologies, or regulatory‑adjacent initiatives.
- Exceptional communication, relationship‑building, and executive‑level engagement skills.
Compensation
- Along the way, you'll have access to competitive compensation, benefits, and equity, and the chance to grow with a company that values ownership, curiosity, and technical excellence.
Company info
- We are seeking a Business Development Lead who is deeply embedded in the Canadian nuclear ecosystem - someone who already understands the players, the programs, the procurement pathways, and the regulatory environment.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada, able to obtain and maintain Government of Canada security clearance, and eligible to meet foreign affiliation and export control requirements.
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