FinDev Canada, Canada's development finance institution, works with and through the private sector to advance climate and nature action, gender equality, and market development in developing economies. It is seeking a Senior Associate (Grade 16) or Climate and Impact Officer (Grade 17) for its Development Impact team. This is a permanent, hybrid role based in Montreal, with Ottawa or Toronto considered for the right candidate (currently three in-office days per week). Salary: Grade 16 $74,297–$99,063; Grade 17 $84,698–$112,931 annually, plus a performance-based incentive.
The Development Impact team assesses, measures and monitors the development impacts of FinDev Canada's investments throughout the investment lifecycle. Reporting to the Director, Development Impact, the successful candidate will support and lead impact assessments for investment and financing opportunities across priority sectors.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct pre-screening, due diligence and annual portfolio monitoring of transactions, including analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, GHG baselines and emissions estimation methodologies.
- Assess transactions for alignment with FinDev Canada's impact objectives and support integration of impact considerations throughout the investment lifecycle.
- Conduct climate finance assessments, including climate eligibility, GHG emissions analysis and climate-related outcomes; review carbon accounting methodologies.
- Contribute to improving impact methodologies, tools, templates and data collection practices.
- Collaborate with investment, risk, legal and other teams on impact reporting, disclosures and client engagement.
- Prepare reports, presentations and briefing materials for senior management, the Board and external stakeholders.
- Officer level: lead complex impact assessments, act as subject matter resource, mentor junior team members, and lead improvements to team processes and methodologies.
Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree in economics, environmental science, climate policy, sustainable finance, international development, engineering or a related discipline.
- Senior Associate: 3-5 years of experience in development finance, sustainable finance, impact investing or impact measurement; Officer: 5+ years, with demonstrated ability to independently lead impact assessments.
- Knowledge of climate and impact measurement, monitoring and evaluation practices.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills; excellent written, presentation and communication skills.
- Bilingual in French and English.
Assets: experience with climate and impact assessments in financial institutions, DFIs or impact investors; experience living or working in emerging economies; advanced Excel/data analysis skills; fluency in Spanish; knowledge of GHG accounting and climate disclosure frameworks.
Preference will be given to candidates able to work legally in Canada (Canadian citizens or permanent residents). Candidates must meet government security screening requirements.
Application deadline: November 13, 2026
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