Location: Montreal, Canada
FinDev Canada, Canada's development finance institution, is hiring a Senior Advisor, Strategic Communications (permanent, hybrid, Montréal). The organisation has an expanded mandate following the Government of Canada's renewed commitment to international climate finance, and is growing its investment portfolio and its engagement with governments, investors, businesses and international institutions.
The role leads executive visibility, thought leadership and strategic positioning so that FinDev Canada's leaders and specialists are present in the forums, events, discussions and media that shape development finance and sustainable investment worldwide.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and lead visibility strategies for senior executives, including the CEO, positioning FinDev Canada as a credible voice on climate finance, development finance, impact investing and international development.
- Increase FinDev Canada's presence in major business, public policy, development and investment forums in Canada, in French and English.
- Oversee participation in major international events and forums: secure speaking opportunities, coordinate executive engagement programs and bilateral meetings, and guide the preparation of briefing material.
- Build and maintain relationships with conference organisers, industry associations, media and event producers.
- Lead media relations strategy in Canada and internationally, and act as principal advisor on French-language media relations and positioning in Québec.
- Oversee media tools such as key messages, press releases, briefing notes, backgrounders and op-eds.
- Advise executives on media positioning, messaging and external communications; anticipate emerging issues and reputational risks.
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in media relations, corporate communications, public relations, events, marketing or strategic communications, ideally in a Crown corporation, financial institution or professional services firm.
- Demonstrated experience building relationships with conference organisers, industry associations, think tanks and leading forums related to climate finance, development finance, impact investing, public policy or international development.
- Strong relationships with French- and English-language media in Canada and international media experience.
- Experience designing thought-leadership programs, executive visibility strategies and speaking campaigns.
- Excellent political judgment and sensitivity to reputational issues; ability to simplify complex topics for varied audiences.
- Fluency in French and English.
Assets: experience in development finance, impact investing or emerging-market investment; established Canadian and international media network; experience supporting executives at major international forums (COP, Climate Week NYC, World Bank/IMF events, G7/G20); knowledge of the Government of Canada and international development ecosystem.
Salary: Level 19, generally CAD 112,006 to 149,341 per year, plus performance-based incentive pay. Preference is given to candidates legally authorised to work in Canada; security screening required.
Date limite de candidature : 9 novembre 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the Workable application page: https://apply.workable.com/findevcanada/j/4A9C910AA4/apply/