We are banking at another level.
Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.
Choosing BDC as your employer also means:
Flexible and competitive benefits
, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few
In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal
days
, sick days as necessary
, and our offices are closed
from December 25 to January 1
A hybrid
work model that truly balances work and personal life
Opportunities for learning
, training and development
, and much more...
Explore the BDC Way in our Culture Book
Location: Montreal or Ottawa preferred
Join a team shaping Canada’s venture capital ecosystem
At BDC, the Government Funds team manages capital on behalf of the Government of Canada to strengthen and grow Canada’s venture capital market. This includes deploying $350M under the Venture Capital Action Plan (VCAP), $450M under the Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI), and $450M under the Renewed Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (Renewed VCCI). These programs totalling $1.2B AUM (including $65M+ in life sciences) are designed to crowd in private capital and support fund managers across the Canadian venture capital asset class.
Building on this foundation, BDC is now deploying the $1B Growth Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (Growth VCCI), a landmark platform focused on scaling Canada’s most promising funds and innovative companies, including an allocation of $200M in life sciences.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of investment, policy, and ecosystem development
, with direct exposure to the most prominent Canadian fund managers while contributing to a national priority initiative shaping Canada’s innovation economy, with a dedicated focus on strengthening Canada’s life sciences venture capital ecosystem.
POSITION OVERVIEW
As an Associate Director focused on Life Sciences, you will combine investment judgment, governance expertise, and relationship management to support the deployment and oversight of government-backed venture capital programs, with a primary focus on life sciences funds and investments.
In addition to investment and portfolio responsibilities, you will play a key role in sector advocacy, contributing to the development and promotion of a stronger life sciences venture capital ecosystem in Canada. This includes engaging with industry participants, supporting thought leadership, and helping shape program approaches for the sector.
CHALLENGES TO BE MET
Investment & Deal Execution
Fund Oversight & Governance
Life Sciences Ecosystem Engagement & Advocacy
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