Senior Analyst, Canada Growth Fund Investment Management

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 (CGFIM) team is a new team created within PSP to manage the C$15bn Canada Growth Fund. CGF’s mandate is to catalyze substantial private sector investment in Canadian low-carbon projects, technologies, businesses, and supply chains by deploying innovative funding structures that help mitigate certain risks and uncertainties inherent to investing in the low-carbon economy. CGF is investing in Canadian projects and companies across themes such as carbon capture, hydrogen, renewable natural gas, clean technology, and critical minerals.

Size of the team:

The team currently consists of approximately 33 professionals and is growing to support the execution of CGF’s mandate.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As Senior Analyst, Canada Growth Fund Investment Management, you will be actively participating in the energy transition in Canada, deploying and managing CGF’s capital, shaping strategy and executing investments with a focus on low carbon supply chains including critical minerals.

Responsibilities include:

• Assess investment opportunities in the critical minerals commodities and technologies (including relevant regulatory and policy frameworks), execute transactions, and be involved in post-investment asset management
• Actively participate in the mining industry in Canada by developing relationships with strategics and investors, attend industry/banker meetings, build sector knowledge, and maintain ongoing market awareness
• Analyze and review key trends in mining as it pertains to the energy transition and domestic supply chains, conduct ad hoc deep dive research, prepare supporting analysis, interact with industry experts
• Research relevant public information, keep abreast of important industry developments and publications and disseminate relevant information to the rest of the team
• Participate in the investment appraisal process (build detailed operational and financial models for upstream, midstream or downstream mining and / or industrial assets, determine and substantiate key valuation assumptions, conduct sensitivity analyses on main value drivers)
• Actively contribute to due diligence activities conducted on potential opportunities, including coordination and review of the work performed by third-party advisors (commercial, environmental, technical, legal, financing, accounting, tax, environmental, etc.)
• Form a view on an appropriate expected return, commensurate with the level of risk embedded in the underwritten business plan, through the lens of CGF’s mandate
• Assist deal teams in the determination of material ESG factors and calculation of impact metrics, including avoided emissions and economic benefits associated with transactions
• Participate in the preparation of investment memorandums and presentation of recommendations to the investment committees
• Develop new and cultivate existing network of industry contacts to improve access to information for the entire team

Note: The position requires travel within Canada and potentially internationally.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Master’s degree in a relevant field, an asset
• Professional designation such as CPA ,MBA CFA or CBV, considered an asset
• One (1) to four (4) years of relevant  experience within the mining industry with a focus on mining investing and/or investment banking/corporate finance/transaction services
• Solid understanding of financial statements, excellent analytical skills, and sound critical judgement
• Being a team player who enjoys a high-performance culture
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
• A respect for differences of opinion and an inclusive mindset
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Tools (more specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and financial analytical tools and databases such as Capital IQ and Bloomberg
• Good communications skills in English and French (or willingness to learn) (regular interactions in English with investment partners based outside of Quebec. Example: peers, bankers, brokerage firms, etc. and PSP employees in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa)

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:

• Investment in career development
• Comprehensive group insurance plans
• Competitive pension plans
• Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs
• Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers
• A personalized family-building support, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, with available financial assistance
• Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off
• A hybrid work model that includes four in-office days, Monday through Thursday
• The opportunity to work temporarily from another location in accordance with the applicable policy

*Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.

At PSP Investments, we aim to provide a workplace where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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