Business Development Director Salaries in Canada
Alternate Job Titles: BDR Director, Director Business Growth and Development
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How much does a Business Development Director in Canada make? The median annual Business Development Director salary in Canada is C$212,395, as of June 25, 2026, with a range usually between C$187,184-C$240,085 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Business Development Director may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Business Development Director in Canada.
This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Business Development Director that make less than that annual salary. For example the median expected annual pay for a typical Business Development Director in Canada is C$212,395, so 50% of the people who perform the job of Business Development Director in Canada are expected to make less than C$212,395.
Source: HR Reported data as of June 25, 2026
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This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Business Development Director in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Business Development Director in are expected to make less than the median.
Source: HR Reported data as of June 25, 2026
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Directs the execution of the business development vision, strategy, plans, and processes to drive sales, increase revenue, expand markets, and accomplish financial objectives. Identifies and evaluates new markets, partners, channels, and customers. Develops and uses contacts and relationships within the industry, business environment, and customer base to understand and respond to competition, pricing, and product demand changes. Oversees the development of proposals and contracts for new business opportunities and manages negotiations. Collaborates with marketing, sales, product development, and other stakeholders to support business development plans. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. View full job description
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