Director, Site Origination

 Req Id: 432025

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Location and Relocation: This position is based in Regina, SK. Bell welcomes applications from qualified candidates across Canada; relocation assistance may be provided for the successful candidate.

Summary

Identify and bring forward new data centre site opportunities for Bell AI Fabric. Use knowledge of electricity grids, utility connection processes and natural gas infrastructure to identify promising areas and turn them into specific site leads. Make initial contact with landowners or development partners and gather enough information for Site Acquisitions to evaluate the opportunity and lead negotiations.

Key Responsibilities

• Power-First Site Identification. Identify areas across Canada where existing or planned grid capacity or on-site generation could support a large data centre. Use that information to identify specific sites.
• Utility & System Operator Engagement. Build relationships with utilities, system operators, gas pipeline operators and power developers across Canadian provinces. Understand how large-load electricity connections and gas transportation vary by market. Gather early indications of capacity, delivery timing and constraints.
• Infrastructure & Policy Monitoring. Track planned transmission, substation and gas infrastructure upgrades, and changes in provincial energy policy, to identify areas that may become viable before sites come to market.
• Strategic Sourcing. Find sites through direct outreach, mapping and relationships with landowners, developers, brokers, municipalities and economic development agencies. Make initial contact to understand availability, who controls the land and interest in working with Bell.
• Initial Site Screening. Apply Bell’s site criteria to identify obvious constraints involving power, fibre, land suitability, zoning or permitting. Seek targeted input from internal specialists where it helps clarify whether a lead is ready for handoff.
• Pipeline & Handoff. Maintain a pipeline of new site opportunities. Hand promising leads to Site Acquisitions with the location, key contacts, preliminary power pathway and known constraints. Site Acquisitions leads detailed diligence, negotiations and securing the site.

Critical Qualifications

• Power & Energy Sector Expertise. Practical knowledge of electrical infrastructure, grid capacity and large-load connection processes across Canadian markets. Knowledge of natural gas supply and transportation is required, including how firm delivery capacity, pressure and connection timelines affect the viability of on-site generation.
• Industry Relationships & Credibility. Demonstrated ability to work with utilities, system operators, power developers or other infrastructure partners to uncover site opportunities. Experience with a utility, system operator, independent power producer, infrastructure developer or large-load customer is relevant.
• Strategic Business Development. 10+ years in strategic business development, utility infrastructure planning, energy project origination or site origination, with a track record of personally finding and bringing forward new opportunities.

Nice-to-Have / Complementary Qualifications

• Real Estate & Brokerage Familiarity: Experience sourcing land, utilizing GIS mapping tools and real estate platforms (e.g., Centris), and working with commercial real estate brokers, developers, landowners, and municipalities.
• Planning & Entitlements Knowledge: Familiarity with fibre infrastructure, municipal servicing, land entitlements, zoning, permitting, and environmental considerations.
• Data Centre Exposure: Prior experience with AI data centre site selection criteria or large-scale sustainable/digital infrastructure projects (helpful context, though not strictly required).

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

Additional Information:

Position Type: Management 
Job Status: Regular - Full Time 
Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Mississauga || Canada : Quebec : Montreal 
Work Arrangement: Hybrid 
Application Deadline: 12/20/2026 

For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

Please apply directly online to be considered for this role.  Applications through email will not be accepted.

We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus, as a Bell team member, you'll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.

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