The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Investment Officer, the Managing Director (“MD”) plays a leadership role in driving the Building Ontario Fund’s (BOF) strategic vision, growth, and operations, with a primary focus on the development and support of key priority sectors: long-term care, energy, housing, transportation, and infrastructure.

The MD will work closely with a diverse group of stakeholders, government agencies, and private sector partners to drive impactful investment and development initiatives that contribute to Ontario’s economic and social infrastructure. As part of this position, and working closely with other functions within the BOF, the MD will have oversight of all aspects of origination, screening, development, negotiation, and execution of investment opportunities, including implementing the investment framework and processes in alignment with relevant functions such as risk management.

Key responsibilities for the position include:

Transaction Execution & Investment Management

• Investment Evaluation & Triage: Lead a team of investment professionals in the evaluation of pipeline transactions and prioritizes execution in alignment with the strategic and policy objectives of the BOF.
• Transaction Structuring & Negotiations: Lead the negotiation and structuring of priority transactions to optimize the balance of return to the BOF, achievement of policy objectives, and management of risk.
• Transaction Close & Reporting: Work closely with BOF Legal and Finance functions respectively to fully document all transactions/closing conditions and ensure that they are appropriately recorded in BOF financial systems.
• Transaction Monitoring & Management: Work closely with BOF Legal and Finance functions to monitor investment performance, manage emerging risks, execute contract amendments as required, and document investment performance.
• Transaction Structuring Innovation: Through engagement with key market participants and stakeholders, identifies novel transaction structures to address key policy objectives of the BOF and drive infrastructure delivery.

Strategic Leadership

• Vision and Strategy: Support the development and execution of the strategic vision for BOF, aligning objectives with the needs of Ontario’s priority sectors.
• Sector Expertise: Lead transactions and initiatives within the aforementioned priority sectors, ensuring investment and growth are responsive to sector-specific demands and community needs.
• Innovation and Development: Champion innovative transaction approaches to funding and development within these sectors, identifying opportunities to maximize resources and impact.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partnerships: Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, private sector partners, and community organizations to advance Ontario’s infrastructure goals.
• Public and Private Sector Liaison: Serve as the primary liaison between BOF and industry stakeholders, advocating for sustainable and equitable investment strategies.
• Community Relations: Engage with local communities and municipalities, fostering trust and collaboration around infrastructure projects and social initiatives.

Operational Management

• Financial Stewardship: In tandem with the Finance team, provide oversight of the Fund’s financial health, ensuring sound budgeting, fiscal responsibility, and effective use of resources.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, promoting a culture of innovation, integrity, and accountability.
• Policy Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and best practices, including sustainable development and ethical investment standards.

Performance and Impact Evaluation

• Project Oversight: Guide and monitor the progress of funded projects across priority sectors, ensuring they meet performance standards and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Impact Measurement: Establish metrics and processes to evaluate the social and economic impact of investments, reporting findings to stakeholders and guiding continuous improvement.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with project investments and operations to safeguard the Fund’s resources and reputation.

The Individual

• Minimum 15 years of senior leadership experience, with demonstrated expertise executing financing transactions in at least one of the Fund’s priority sectors (long-term care, energy, housing, transportation, or infrastructure).
• Proven track record in managing large-scale investment portfolios or infrastructure projects.
• Strategic thinking with a focus on sustainable growth and public benefit.
• Strong financial acumen and knowledge of public-private financing models.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in evaluating project impact, managing risk, and driving performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, public administration, urban planning, or a related field. A master’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field is preferred.

Preferred Attributes

• Leadership in Priority Sectors: Demonstrated experience and thought leadership within Ontario’s priority sectors, with the ability to advocate for and advance strategic initiatives.
• Public Policy Acumen: Knowledge of Ontario’s regulatory environment and public policy landscape, with experience navigating government relations.
• Commitment to Equity and Sustainability: A track record of promoting inclusive, sustainable, and community-oriented development initiatives.

Application

• To apply for this position, please email your resume to HR@buildingonfund.ca. We thank you for your interest in the Building Ontario Fund. Applicant selection is based on, but not limited to technical competence, in-depth experience in relevant sectors and educational background.  Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part of the recruitment process.
• At Building Ontario Fund, we are committed to diversity, transparency and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process.  We actively encourage applications from people regardless of nationality, religion gender, race, disability or sexual orientation.