We are actively growing and looking for a Junior to Intermediate M&A; Analyst to join our Corporate Development team. Reporting directly to the Director of Mergers & Acquisitions, you will be a key player in driving our buy-side growth strategy. You will get hands-on experience across the entire M&A; lifecycle—from identifying strategic targets and running valuations, to facilitating due diligence and actively participating in the post-merger integration of newly acquired firms into the Dillon family.

We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Dillon Consulting

Limited (Dillon) is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, we offer a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the setting, and developing communities. At Dillon, we strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation and thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering our people to challenge conventional thinking and build careers focused on creating a lasting impact in our communities.

Through employee ownership, we return the financial benefit created by our project work to the very people who created that value.

Target Identification & Sourcing: Conduct market research to identify potential acquisition targets in the engineering, environmental, and planning sectors across Canada that align with Dillon’s strategic goals. Build and maintain detailed financial models (DCF, precedent transactions, comparable company analysis) to evaluate potential acquisitions and support deal pricing. Assist the Director in managing the end-to-end due diligence process, liaising with internal subject matter experts (HR, IT, Finance, Legal) and external advisors to identify deal risks and opportunities.

Support the drafting of letters of intent (LOIs), term sheets, and internal investment memos for the CEO and Board of Directors. Post-Merger Management & Integration:



Play a critical hands-on role in helping newly acquired companies transition smoothly. You will track integration KPIs, resolve operational bottlenecks, and help integrate new teams into Dillon’s employee-owned culture.

Drive continuous learning and mentor junior staff in data science and digital project delivery methodologies, developing the next generation of tech-forward leaders. Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. (CPA, CFA, or CBV designation is a strong asset).

Advanced proficiency in Excel with strong financial modeling and analytical skills. You possess the emotional intelligence required for post-merger integration. You understand that acquiring a business means acquiring people, and you are highly capable of building trust and guiding new teams through the stress of an acquisition. 2 to 5 years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, transaction advisory, private equity, or management consulting. ~ Proven track record working in and contributing to a Continuous Improvement-focused environment ~ It will be dependent on the successful applicant’s education, experience, and skills, in addition to internal equity and geographic region.

Dillon reserves the right to pay outside of the posted range, contingent on factors unrelated to an applicant’s gender or other status protected by provincial and/or federal law. Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results.

Inclusiveness:



enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences; Generous retirement savings plan Flexible work hours and hybrid working options Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and hybrid work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life. Learning and Development opportunities As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles.

The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities. The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance.

Employee and Family Assistance program A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.

Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Employment

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. We invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization. Please be advised that Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness.

📌 Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst (stage) (Kingston)
🏢 Dillon Consulting
📍 Kingston