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 an Advisor/Senior Advisor, Corporate & Executive Communications for a permanent, full-time, hybrid position based in Montreal (currently three in-office days per week).
Responsibilities:
- Lead executive communications: serve as a trusted communications advisor to the Director of External Affairs, CEO and senior leadership; draft speeches, keynote addresses, town halls, video messages, presentations and articles; develop executive communications plans aligned with institutional priorities and ensure consistent messaging.
- Lead corporate communications initiatives: develop and execute communications strategies supporting corporate priorities, organizational change and major projects; articulate the institution's mission, mandate, strategy and culture; partner with leaders to identify and communicate key stories and achievements.
- Lead major corporate publications: annual reports, corporate plans, shareholder communications, performance reports and corporate presentations; translate complex business, strategy, investment and policy information into accessible content; coordinate content across teams and manage editorial planning and publication timelines.
- Support employee communications and organizational engagement: develop internal communications, leadership messages, employee updates, change communications and town hall materials.
Requirements:
- 7-10+ years of experience in strategic communications, preferably within financial services.
- Native or near-native French proficiency with exceptional writing and editing abilities; professional proficiency in English.
- Outstanding writing, editing and storytelling skills in both official languages.
- Demonstrated experience drafting major corporate publications and strategic communications products.
- Strong stakeholder management, editorial judgment, attention to detail and project management skills.
Assets: experience in financial services, banking, development finance, Crown corporations or international affairs; experience with annual reports, corporate plans and MD&A; experience advising executives; familiarity with public sector communications and bilingual requirements.
Compensation: Grade 16 CAD 74,297-99,063; Grade 17 CAD 84,698-112,931; Grade 18 CAD 96,557-128,743 annually, plus a performance-based incentive.
Eligibility: Preference given to candidates able to work legally in Canada (Canadian citizens or permanent residents); government security screening requirements apply. FinDev Canada is committed to employment equity.
Application deadline: November 13, 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the FinDev Canada Workable application page: https://apply.workable.com/findevcanada/j/DEE3541419/apply/. Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the requirements. Applications must be received by the closing date, November 13, 2026.