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Who we are. At Mercer International Inc., our vision of transforming biomass into bioproducts for a more sustainable world is being realised every day. We are a diversified global producer of forest products, bioproducts, and green electricity with operations in Canada, Germany, Australia, and the United States. We have a consolidated annual production capacity of approximately 2.2 million tonnes of kraft pulp, 550 million board feet of softwood lumber, and 255 thousand metres cubed of mass timber.What we believe. We believe that a culture of diversity and inclusion is critical in making the best decisions for our people and achieving sustainable business success. Together, we encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our employees. We strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect, fairness, and by providing opportunities to contribute and grow.Position DescriptionReporting to the Vice President, Corporate Development, the Manager, Corporate Development will help drive the successful execution of strategic initiatives at Mercer International. This role requires a dynamic leader who will help guide and support the corporate development team in identifying, evaluating, and implementing projects that align with the companys strategic objectives. The Manager will play a pivotal role in managing project timelines, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring initiatives remain on track from conception to completion.This position is primarily project-based and involves close collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders. Additionally, the Manager will be responsible for coaching, mentoring, and reviewing the work of junior team members to ensure high-quality outcomes. Key areas of focus include mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures; capital investments (including securing government funding); corporate strategy; investor relations; and market analysis.This role is based at Mercer Internationals head office in Vancouver, BC.ResponsibilitiesLead and Drive Projects: Help oversee key strategic initiatives, ensuring projects move forward efficiently and meet deadlines. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful outcomes. Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and to a high standard of quality.Coaching and Leadership: Lead, mentor, and coach junior team members, providing guidance on best practices, project management, and technical expertise. Review their work to ensure high standards of quality and alignment with companyStrategic Initiatives: Help lead and execute initiatives in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, capital investments (including government funding), corporate strategy and market analysis.Simplify Complex Information: Consolidate complex data and strategic insights into clear, concise, and compelling presentations and documents that facilitate decision-making by senior management and the board of directors.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work collaboratively across departments to ensure that all aspects of strategic projects are managed and communicated effectively.Monitor Progress and Reporting: Provide regular updates and performance reports to the Vice President, Corporate Development on the status of key projects. Proactively address issues or obstacles, adjusting plans as necessary to ensure successful project outcomes.Other duties as assigned: Ad hoc analysis supporting the Vice President on various strategic initiatives and other duties as assigned.Qualifications and ExperienceA Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Business, Finance, or similar, is required.Advanced designations such as a CFA, MBA, CBV, CA is a strong asset.Proven experience in corporate development, investment banking, management consulting, or a related field, with a focus on strategic initiatives, mergers and acquisitions and financial analysis.Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and mentor junior team members, including providing feedback and reviewing work to ensure accuracy and high standardsStrong experience managing complex, cross-functional projects from conception to completion, including setting timelines, tracking progress, and ensuring successful outcomes.Advanced financial modeling capabilities, with expertise in valuation modeling, forecasting, cost-benefit analysis, and data interpretation. Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is essential.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to distill complex information into clear, concise, and impactful presentations for senior management and stakeholders.High level of strategic thinking and understanding of corporate finance and market dynamics, with the ability to align initiatives to company objectives.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, adapt to changing circumstances, and resolve challenges proactively.Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.High attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work in a fast-paced environment.Salary & BenefitsThe salary for this position is $140,000 - $160,000 annually. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.Our group benefits package, which has no waiting period, includes extended health and dental benefits, in addition to a Health Care Spending Account and a fitness allowance.RRSP - We provide a competitive RRSP contribution plan, with base contributions made by Mercer which can be supplemented with personal contributions matched by the company up to a certain %.The competition will remain open until we find the right candidate to join our team. Please note that relocation assistance will not be available.We thank all applicants for considering a career with us, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information, please visit our website: