Employment type: full time Overview 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. In this role, you won't just be crunching numbers in the background. 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. This is a new position and can be based out of our London Ontario office. We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life. About Dillon 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 environment, 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. We are committed to ongoing professional development and celebrate the unique perspectives that each team member brings to the table. Employee ownership is available to all Dillon team members, and over 60% of our employees own shares in Dillon. Through employee ownership, we return the financial benefit created by our project work to the very people who created that value. Because we are an employee-owned firm, your voice will be an essential part of our shared success. Responsibilities 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. Valuation & Financial Modeling: Build and maintain detailed financial models (DCF, precedent transactions, comparable company analysis) to evaluate potential acquisitions and support deal pricing. Due Diligence Coordination: 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. Deal Structuring & Execution: 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. Learning & Development Commit to self-development, ongoing learning, and professional development. 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. Qualifications Education: 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 know how to tear down a balance sheet and build reliable financial models. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple moving parts during a due diligence process. 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. Bring a proactive approach to leveraging AI and automation to solve complex financial problems and modernize workflows. Experience 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 History of presenting complex financial information clearly and concisely using clear communication skills and business acumen. Experience challenging existing processes to drive efficiency and utility Compensation $70,000 - $105,000 Dillon is including the salary range that we in good faith believe may offer for this position. 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. Why choose Dillon Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop. We live our core values : Achievement: do the work to hit the target; Continuous Development: always learning; always adapting; always growing; Creativity: discover new possibilities; Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard; Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences; Reliability: words result in actions that build trust. In addition, we offer: Employee share purchase plan Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees. A competitive compensation package Comprehensive health benefits Generous retirement savings plan Student loan repayment assista