Associate, Transaction Execution

Corporate Profile

Canada Enterprise Emergency Funding Corp. (CEEFC) is a subsidiary of Canada Development Investment Corp. (CDEV) established in 2020 and whose mandate is to administer the Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility (LEEFF) and the Large Employer Tariff Loan (LETL) facility since March 2025.

CEEFC was originally tasked with launching and administering the LEEFF program in response to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. LEEFF made emergency loans available to Canada’s large employers that were unable to access traditional sources of capital at the time to keep them solvent and to support retention of tens of thousands of Canadian workers. LEEFF stopped taking new applications in 2022.

In March 2025, CEEFC was mandated to establish and administer the LETL facility to support large Canadian enterprises affected by actual and potential new tariffs and countermeasures and which face challenges accessing traditional sources of market financing.

CEEFC’s loan programs protect Canadian jobs and the Canadian economy by helping Canadian businesses remain solvent in times of significant economic shock. Loans provided under these programs are intended for otherwise viable large organizations that are unable to quickly access traditional sources of capital to manage and bridge liquidity needs through a period of significant economic uncertainty.

CDEV is a self-sustained federal Crown corporation that has become the entity of choice for critical financial transactions needed to help the federal government achieve its goals and maximize the value of its corporate assets. With a more than 40-year long history of operations, CDEV has seen its mandate expand over time to provide a breadth of financial advisory services and expertise to support the country’s broader economic objectives.

CDEV provides a unique and valuable perspective with deep financial expertise on the country’s most complex and diverse commercial transactions. Headquartered in Toronto with an office in Ottawa and subsidiary offices across the country, it is governed by an independent board of directors. CDEV has five key pillars of expertise:

1. Asset Monetization
2. Managed Assets
3. Capital & Funding Solutions
4. Special Situations & Strategic Reviews
5. Indigenous Economic Reconciliation

Position overview

CEEFC is hiring an Associate to join its nimble team of highly experienced professionals. The Associate will report to a Director, Transaction (or higher grade) and is expected to work across the executive team. The selected candidate will be based in either Toronto or Ottawa, currently with a hybrid work option.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and financial analysis related to CEEFCs assets, ongoing transactions, projects and sector trends, working both independently and as part of a team to deliver insights and to support decision making
• Develop financial models related to ongoing transactions and projects, based on research / analysis drawing on a variety of sources, using standard operating procedures and industry best practices
• Support the CEEFCs project execution team in the management of transactions and projects, including working closely with key advisors, such as investment banks, management consultants and lawyers
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for internal and external parties
• Manage projects from initiation to completion within your area of responsibility, adjusting priorities, as necessary, to ensure timely execution of deliverables
• Maintain well organized and up-to-date project files and documentation, ensuring easy access to documents
• Design, develop and maintain internal databases to support data analysis and reporting needs, ensuring data integrity and accuracy
• Work on special projects with the Executive Team, as required
• Provide coaching to the Analyst and Intern team, as required, supporting them in developing their technical, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Support the design, stand up and operationalization of new programs and subsidiaries
• Support other projects and requests which may arise
• As requested by the project lead / Executive Team, attend and support, as needed, in external meetings with advisors, clients and Government of Canada staff

Education, key skills and attributes

• Bachelors degree, ideally in a discipline related to the position e.g. Finance, Accounting, Business / Commerce, or Economics
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience, which could include transactions and deals; debt financing, including project finance; major capital projects; valuations and investment appraisal, etc.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to build and manipulate integrated financial models
• Strong proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Excel (including e.g. Power Query, Power Pivot, Power BI, VBA etc.), Word and Bloomberg; other digital enablement and coding related skills are also an asset
• Ability to create professional reports for senior management and Board of Directors, with oversight
• Ability to exercise discretion and engage tactfully when interacting with external parties, e.g. CDEVs subsidiary teams (and their stakeholders), the Government of Canada and external auditors
• A team player who is flexible, enjoys variability and can work on a diverse range of projects, including those that are highly sensitive and confidential
• Lead by example, demonstrating a high standard of accuracy, diligence and ethical conduct in the performance of responsibilities and inspiring colleagues through a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and collaborative approach to teamwork
• Proficiency in coaching and mentoring practices
• CPA, CFA, or MBA is an asset
• Proficiency in both official languages is an asset
• Understanding natural resources, energy and industrial sectors and trends including decarbonization, oil/gas, pipelines, critical minerals; transport; technology e.g. data centers, is an asset

CEEFC welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and is committed to providing accessibility accommodation throughout the recruitment process upon request. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.