Massey Henry is pleased to support the Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation (“CILGC”) in the recruitment for a Director, Transaction Execution (“Director”).
About CDEV
CDEV advances economic prosperity for Canada by delivering financial and commercial expertise the government relies on.
Canada Development Investment Corporation (“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.
Acting as a bridge between government objectives and the private sector, CDEV is positioned as the Government’s centre of excellence for financial advisory, and brings a commercial discipline to the evaluation, management, and divestiture of assets as well as other initiatives it executes in partnership with the Government of Canada.
CDEV provides a unique and valuable perspective with deep financial expertise to 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 accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Finance.
Mission
Advance economic prosperity for Canada through delivering financial and commercial expertise as the trusted advisor and active asset manager to government.
Vision
To be the Government of Canada’s primary resource for the evaluation, management and divestiture of its commercial assets.
About the CDEV Group of Companies
CDEV currently manages more than $75 billion in assets through eight subsidiaries forming the CDEV Group of Companies, including:
- Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation
- Canada Eldor Inc.
- Canada Enterprise Emergency Funding Corporation
- Canada Growth Fund Inc.
- Canada Hibernia Holding Corporation
- Canada Innovation Corporation
- Lender to Telesat Lightspeed
- Trans Mountain Corporation
About the Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation
Established in December 2024, the Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation (“CILGC”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of CDEV, bringing together financial, commercial, and Indigenous sector experts committed to fostering economic reconciliation. The CILGC is governed by an independent Board of Directors and brings together financial, commercial, and Indigenous sector expertise.
The CILGC manages the $10-billion federal Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program (“ILGP”), which provides government-backed loan guarantees that enable Indigenous ownership in major projects, while safeguarding public interest through robust governance and risk management.
By lowering the cost of capital, the ILGP helps Indigenous groups raise financing to invest in viable, revenue-generating major projects and participate as meaningful equity partners across a diverse range of sectors.
Guided by a shared vision of Indigenous economic empowerment, the CILGC works collaboratively with Indigenous groups, financial institutions, and key stakeholders to ensure communities across Canada benefit from access to affordable capital and long-term financial growth.
Objectives
The strategic objectives of the CILGC are to:
- Advance Indigenous economic reconciliation and self-determination
- Unlock access to affordable capital for Indigenous groups
- Facilitate Indigenous partnerships with private sector industry
- Deliver better projects guided by Indigenous leadership and knowledge
- Build Indigenous business and commercial dealmaking capacity
Responsibilities of the CILGC
The CILGC is responsible for:
- conducting outreach and engagement with Indigenous groups;
- screening and prioritizing applications;
- reviewing, analyzing and assessing investment opportunities to be supported with a loan guarantee;
- negotiating, issuing and administering loan guarantees; and
- monitoring and managing the portfolio of loan guarantees.
The CILGC engages with applicants to refine proposals and ensure they meet rigorous standards of financial and commercial viability and align with the program's objectives.
About the CILGC Team
The CILGC will be governed by a diverse board of directors and executive team with Indigenous and non-Indigenous representation. While the CILGC is actively recruiting, until it is fully staffed it will be supported by its parent company, CDEV, who has the commercial and financial expertise as well as the proper governance oversight to help carry out the mandate.
With the recent hiring of its inaugural CEO, Kristan Straub, the CILGC is continuing to build out its team, while CDEV will maintain its provision of support, including due diligence, portfolio management, governance, communications, and other corporate functions, as needed.
People & Culture
CDEV and the CILGC are committed to fostering inclusive organizations, guided by a belief that the diversity of backgrounds, skills, experiences, and perspectives of a workforce is key to its success. CDEV is proud to have earned the Great Place to Work Certification™ and to be named among Canada’s Best Workplaces in Canada 2026 – a recognition from the global authority on workplace culture and employee experience, based on real-time feedback of employees regarding company culture.
Additional Information
Please visit the following links for more information:
- CILGC website
- CILGC leadership team and Board of Directors
- About the ILGP
The Opportunity
The Canada Indigenous Loan Guarantee Corporation is seeking a Director, Transaction Execution (“Director”) to join its high performing team of experienced professionals.
Reporting to the Vice President and Head of Investments, the Director works closely with the CILGC management team to support the delivery of key initiatives, in particular loan guarantee deal execution. The Director plays a central role in advancing prioritized Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program opportunities, guiding deal execution activities, and collaborating with internal specialists and external advisors to manage the end to end loan guarantee process, from diligence and negotiation through to financial close.
The Director works closely with, and oversees, key external advisors, including investment banks, consultants, and legal counsel. Acting in a hands on leadership capacity, the Director will help drive day to day deal execution while maintaining clear communication with project sponsors, CILGC leadership, and the CEO.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the CILGC deal execution team in the management of loan guarantee applications, including working closely with and overseeing key advisors (investment banks, management consultants, and legal counsel), often in a day-to-day project leadership capacity. Ensure the appropriate engagement of project sponsors and the CEO throughout the process.
- Contribute to the ongoing rollout of the expanded ILGP in collaboration with the broader management team.
- Develop, oversee and, where needed, conduct due diligence, research and financial analysis across the CILGC guarantee portfolio, ongoing transactions, and key sector trends.
- Lead the preparation, review and presentation of reports and presentations for internal and external audiences, including the Investment Committee, Board of Directors, and relevant government departments to enable informed decision making.
- Work closely with Associates and Analysts, providing coaching, mentorship, and support for their professional development as part of overall people management responsibilities.
- Represent the CILGC in external meetings with ILGP applicants, advisors, Government of Canada staff, and other stakeholders.
- Build and maintain a professional network that supports the CILGC’s mandate and growth strategy.
- Lead effective project management, including completion of risk and compliance requirements, and ensure internal documentation is organized and up to date.
- Work on special projects with the management team, including internal business and strategic development and transformation initiatives.
The Individual
The Director is an experienced transaction professional with at least eight years of relevant experience in infrastructure investing, project finance, M&A, or debt financing. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in financial modelling, credit analysis, and investment evaluation, with the ability to manage complex transactions from structuring through execution.
Technically strong and execution oriented, the Director is comfortable working with senior stakeholders, external advisors, and government partners. They demonstrate excellent judgment and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise materials for investment committees, boards, and senior leadership.
The Director thrives in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments and brings the flexibility to move effectively between detailed analysis and broader strategic considerations. Experience in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and natural resources is valuable, along with relevant professional designations and strong analytical tool proficiency.
Key Qualifications
Technical Skills and Experience
- A minimum of eight years of relevant experience, including transactions and deals; debt financing, including project finance; major capital projects; valuations and investment appraisal.
- Deep understanding of M&A and/or project finance; experience in credit advisory, debt capital markets, commercial lending, credit analysis, and/or portfolio management is an asset.
- Significant experience building and reviewing complex integrated financial models, with strong analytical, investment evaluation, and credit assessment capabilities.
- Broad sector experience and understanding, including natural resources, energy, power, infrastructure and industrial sectors and trends, such as decarbonization, oil and gas pipelines, transport, critical minerals, data centers, and forestry.
- Significant experience building and reviewing complex integrated financial models.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Bloomberg/FactSet. Advanced Excel capabilities, including Power Query, Power Pivot, Power BI, VBA, and other digital enablement or coding-related skills, are considered assets.
- Ability to create clear, professional reports and presentations for senior management, investment committees, and boards of directors with limited oversight.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across CILGC/CDEV, including the CILGC Investment Committee, the CILGC Board, CDEV portfolio management teams, lenders, borrowers, external advisors, and senior Government of Canada staff.
- Excellent judgment, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to synthesize complex information into concise, decision-useful materials.
- A collaborative team player who is flexible, execution-oriented, and comfortable working across a diverse range of projects in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment.
- Understanding of the federal government and Crown corporation environment is an asset.
- Proficiency in both official languages is an asset.
Education
- Bachelor's degree (ideally in a relevant field).
- CPA, CFA, or MBA is an asset.
