M&A Analyst

Role Overview

M&A Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify acquisition targets in engineering, environmental, and planning sectors across Canada.
• Build financial models using DCF, precedent transactions, and comparable company analysis to evaluate acquisitions and support deal pricing.
• Assist with end-to-end due diligence, coordinating with HR, IT, Finance, Legal, and external advisors.
• Support drafting letters of intent, term sheets, and internal investment memos for executive and board review.
• Track integration KPIs, resolve operational bottlenecks, and help integrate acquired teams into Dillon’s culture.

Learning and Development

• Commit to self-development, ongoing learning, and professional development.
• Mentor junior staff in data science and digital project delivery methodologies.
• Participate in professional associations and committees to contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• CPA, CFA, or CBV designation is a strong asset.
• Advanced Excel proficiency with strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple moving parts during due diligence and build trust during post-merger integration.
• Proactive approach to using AI and automation to solve financial problems and modernize workflows.

Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, transaction advisory, private equity, or management consulting.
• Experience contributing to a continuous-improvement-focused environment.
• Ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely using communication skills and business acumen.
• Experience challenging existing processes to drive efficiency and utility.

Compensation

• The stated compensation range is CAD 70,000 to CAD 105,000.
• Compensation may depend on education, experience, skills, internal equity, and geographic region.

Benefits and Work Options

• Dillon offers an employee share purchase plan in a 100% employee-owned organization.
• Benefits include health coverage, retirement savings, student loan repayment assistance, and employee and family assistance resources.
• The company offers flexible work hours, hybrid working options, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs.

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