Senior Business Development Advisor

At Ovintiv, our products fuel the world through safe, affordable, and reliable energy. We are proud of our purpose, and attracting the right people is the key to its success.As an employer, we recognize your potential and professional aspirations, and are committed to your career development. We offer employees an inclusive work environment with highly competitive compensation, benefits, and flexibility—including a market-leading vacation/time-off program.Ovintiv’s workplace culture is built upon our foundational values of One, Agile, Driven and Innovative, and we are relentlessly committed to safe and sustainable operations.We value the opportunity to engage and collaborate in person, believing this is best cultivated through our in-office environment. We drive societal progress by valuing our workforce, strengthening the communities we call home and respecting the rights of all.Join our team as we make modern life possible. Posting Close Date: 11/18/2026Ovintiv’s Corporate Development team is responsible for all mergers and material A&D activities for the company. This includes originating and evaluating opportunities as well as negotiating the associated agreements.Internally, the Corporate Development team is responsible for stewarding the evaluating and approval process and managing internal communications with key stakeholders (such as strategy, operations, land, EHS, legal, tax, accounting, investor relations and finance).The Senior Business Development Advisor will be a key part of the Corporate Development team with primary responsibility for financial modeling of potential mergers, acquisitions/investment opportunities and divestitures across both upstream and midstream.Responsibilities:
Evaluate potential acquisitions, partnerships and investment opportunities through comprehensive technical and financial due diligence processes.Utilize financial modeling techniques to assess project economics, evaluate risks and optimize investment decisions.Support identification and execution of opportunities, including negotiating agreements, managing contracts and overseeing project implementation and integration into existing operations.Work closely with technical teams to ensure alignment on technical and financial assumptions.Cultivate and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders.Conduct market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, opportunities and potential business prospects within the E&P sector.Coordinate with Strategy team to develop and refine business development strategies in alignment with the company’s overall goals and objectives.Represent the company in industry forums, conferences and networking events to enhance visibility and identify collaboration opportunities.Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in technical field (Engineer, Geologist, etc.) or business (Finance, Accounting, etc.).7 or more years of experience in the energy industry;
balanced understanding of financial and operational aspects of the organization.5 or more years of experience in financial modeling, investment analysis and business valuation within the upstream and midstream energy sector.Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats to various audiences, including senior leadership.Excellent interpersonal skills valuing collaboration and working with multi-disciplinary teams to reach alignment and drive execution.Self-starter with superior analytical skills, including idea synthesis, data analysis and big picture problem solving.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt quickly to changing priorities.Able to leverage AI to analyze, interpret, and extract insights from complex data sets.High proficiency in all Microsoft applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.Benefits:
Flexible and competitive health, dental, life, and disability coverageWellness programs that support your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeingGenerous time off, including every first and third Friday offIndustry-leading family leave benefitsAnnual bonus and long-term incentive opportunitiesLifestyle spending allowance for the things that matter most to youCompetitive retirement savings program with company contributionsVolunteer opportunities and charitable donation matchingWe value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.Ovintiv is one of North America's largest energy producers. For more than a century, we've provided reliable, affordable oil and natural gas that fuels the world and drives prosperity at home. Our shared goal is to improve people’s lives. To us, this means using experience and innovation to improve our operations, prioritize the safety of our people, protect the well-being of communities where we operate and deliver returns for our investors - today and into the future.
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