Senior Manager, Canada Growth Fund Investment Management
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ABOUT US
We're one of Canada's largest pension investors, with CAD$320.6 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2026.
We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.
Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world's top companies. At PSP, you'll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before. In Budget 2023, the Government of Canada announced that PSP Investments would act as the independent and exclusive investment manager for the Canada Growth Fund (CGF) a $15 billion public investment vehicle that was established to support the growth of Canada's clean economy and help to meet its national economic and climate policy goals. Following this, PSP Investments has incorporated CGF Investment Management (CGFIM) for that purpose. CGFIM is providing the full suite of investment management services to CGF covering the entire investment process pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement (IMA).
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Canada Growth Fund Investment Management team was created within PSP to manage the C$15 billion Canada Growth Fund. CGF's mandate is to catalyse substantial private-sector investment in Canadian low-carbon projects, technologies, businesses and supply chains through innovative funding structures that help mitigate risks and uncertainties inherent in the low-carbon economy. CGF invests in Canadian projects and companies across themes such as carbon capture, hydrogen, renewable natural gas, clean technology and critical minerals.
ABOUT YOUR ROLE
As Senior Manager, CGFIM , based in Calgary, you will act as a senior investment professional and work leader on investments that support the Canada Growth Fund mandate. You will lead investment activities end to end, shape sector priorities and tactical plans, provide authoritative advice, and influence business development, investment and asset‑management decisions across CGFIM.
In this role, you'll:
- Actively contribute to the analysis of relevant sectors/industry (including relevant regulatory and policy frameworks) and developments to help identify potential investment opportunities
- Perform preliminary analysis of investment opportunities against the CGF mandate and its impact criteria, demonstrating consistent investment judgement and ability to challenge opinions
- Actively contribute to the execution and due diligence of investments in large-scale Canadian projects aligned with CGF's strategic objectives including Canadian clean growth
- Take ownership of several diligence workstreams (commercial, regulatory, impact etc.) and be ultimately accountable for valuation/analytical work including the review of financial & operational models, calibration of key assumptions, scenario design & analysis as well as sensitivity analysis for example
- Lead the preparation of investment recommendation papers for internal approval
- Start leading discussion and take ownership of investment documentation. Build an understanding of bid tactics and start demonstrating negotiation skills
- Take lead role in project management aspects of deal execution including budget planning & approval, management of timeline & deliverables within required cadence, design and management of the workplan (including allocation of work & responsibilities with expert consultants and within the team)
- Collaborate with senior members of the team and provide oversight/coaching/development to junior team members (analysts/associates)
- Provide support to team on internal projects to improve team performance and operational efficiency
- Monitor investments, assist on value creation/monitoring plans and assist in the disposition of portfolio investments as required
- Cultivate network of contacts within and outside of the investment & energy transition industries to assist with the identification and evaluation of investment opportunities
- Build relationships with key internal (risk, tax, legal, HR) and external stakeholders as required
Note: The position requires travel within Canada and potentially internationally.
This position is based in Calgary, Alberta.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Bachelor's degree in business, Finance or related fields
- Being a well-rounded investor, with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience within conventional energy, renewable energy, clean-tech i