Senior Business Development Project Manager

Work location: Gatineau, Quebec, or remotely from Quebec or a time zone between GMT-7 and GMT-3

Contract type: Employee contract in Quebec, consulting contract outside Quebec

Contract duration: permanent contract

Status: Full-time

Work schedule: 37.5 hours, Monday through Friday for an employee contract / 220 days per year for a consulting contract

Compensation: between CAD 58,000 and CAD 80,000 gross annually for an employee contract / between USD 200 and USD 275 per day for a consulting contract

Benefits: annual bonus based on individual performance; for a salaried contract in Quebec, 50% coverage of group health insurance, contribution to a retirement savings plan, 3 days of remote work per week, and a policy allowing remote work abroad

Start date: May 2026

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Director of Business Development and Head of the Environment Unit, the Senior Project Manager actively contributes to the growth of the company’s business by identifying business opportunities, responding to requests for proposals, and managing the administrative aspects of various projects for the Environment Unit. The Senior Project Manager seeks to develop business opportunities worldwide and must build trusting relationships with Baastel’s partners and clients.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Business Development

• Contribute proactively and strategically to Baastel’s growth by researching, identifying, and qualifying relevant opportunities for the environment unit.
• Lead the design and coordination of high-quality technical and financial proposals, ensuring their strategic alignment and competitiveness.
• Develop new markets in line with Baastel’s strategic priorities.
• Initiate, structure, and consolidate strategic partnerships.
• Develop, structure, and mobilize networks of experts to support opportunities and projects.

2. Project and People Management

• Ensure effective and comprehensive management of projects under their responsibility, from contract signing to project closure.
• Maintain and strengthen harmonious and lasting relationships with clients and consultants.
• Ensure compliance with contractual commitments and Baastel’s quality standards.
• Ensure rigorous budget monitoring of projects and oversee their financial performance.
• Anticipate and proactively resolve operational challenges and project-related risks.

3. Information Management and Process Improvement

• Optimize the management of project- and consultant-related information, ensuring a high level of data accuracy and reliability.
• Ensure the updating and strategic sharing of essential data with internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the improvement of internal processes to optimize the role and enhance organizational efficiency.
• Formulate recommendations and propose adjustments aimed at improving practices related to business development and project management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in management, business, administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development and writing business proposals, ideally in the field of international development or a related field.
• Preferably, prior work experience in environmental-related topics.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English – proficiency in French and/or Spanish is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word formatting is essential; comfort using Teams and OneDrive.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Independence, efficiency, and a sense of initiative.
• Coordination and teamwork.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $58,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gatineau, QC