Sr. Associate / Officer, Development Impact

Application deadline: November 13, 2026

Are you ready to advance your career while helping drive positive change in emerging markets?

We are looking for an Sr. Impact Associate or Climate and Impact Officer!

Join FinDev Canada, Canada’s development finance institution! We work with and through the private sector to advance climate and nature action, gender equality, and market development in developing economies. Joining FinDev Canada means being part of a growing, purpose‑driven organization where your expertise directly contributes to meaningful, measurable impact around the world.

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: FinDev Canada headquarters is in downtown Montreal. For the right candidate, Ottawa or Toronto will be considered, with the flexibility to work under a hybrid model, with a current requirement of three in-office days per week (subject to change).

Compensation Details

• Grade 16: Salaries typically range from $74,297 – $99,063 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.
• Grade 17: Salaries typically range from $84,698 – $112,931 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

• Impactful Work: We are driven by our mandate to promote sustainable and inclusive growth in emerging markets and developing economies. Every role contributes to creating positive, lasting impact - for our clients, the markets we serve, and communities around the world.  

• Inspiring Colleagues: Join a diverse and talented team from around the world that brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion to everything we do. We believe strong results come from strong partnerships - working together, sharing perspectives, and building trust to achieve shared goals.  

• Our Core Values: Our culture is anchored in Collaboration, Agility, Impact, and Respect. We work together across diverse teams, embrace change and innovation, and stay focused on creating meaningful, sustainable impact - while treating one another with integrity, empathy, and respect.  

• Perks and Benefits: Our Total Rewards offering goes beyond a paycheck. We provide a comprehensive package designed to meet the diverse needs and life stages of our employees.  

Team Overview 

The Development Impact team is responsible for assessing, measuring, and monitoring the development impacts of FinDev Canada's investments and financing activities throughout the investment lifecycle. Through rigorous impact management and measurement practices, the team ensures our transactions contribute meaningfully to climate and nature action, gender equality, and market development.

We are seeking a Senior Associate or Climate and Impact Officer to support and lead impact assessments for investment and financing opportunities across FinDev Canada's priority sectors. Reporting to the Director, Development Impact, the successful candidate will work closely with investment teams and internal stakeholders to implement FinDev Canada's Impact Approach while contributing to the continued evolution of our impact measurement and management practices.

What You Will Be Doing 

• 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 the integration of impact considerations throughout the investment lifecycle. 

• Conduct climate finance assessments, including climate eligibility, greenhouse gas emissions analysis, and climate-related outcomes.  Review carbon accounting methodologies and identify opportunities to strengthen emissions measurement and reporting. 

• Contribute to the improvement of impact methodologies, tools, templates, and data collection and measurement practices. 

• Collaborate with colleagues across investment, risk, legal, and other functions on impact-related reporting, disclosures, and client engagement. 

• Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and briefing materials for senior management, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders. 

• Identify opportunities to strengthen impact outcomes and support technical assistance initiatives where appropriate. 

• Contribute to the team's ongoing learning, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement efforts. 

Additional Responsibilities at the Climate and Impact Officer Level

• Lead complex impact assessments and provide guidance on impact-related matters across a portfolio of transactions. 

• Act as a subject matter resource for impact measurement, management practices, gender equality or climate-related subjects.. 

• Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced team members. 

• Lead or coordinate the development and implementation of improvements to team processes, methodologies, and reporting practices. 

What We Are Looking For 

• Undergraduate degree in economics, environmental science, climate policy, sustainable finance, international development, engineering, or another related disciplines. 

• Experience: 

• Senior Associate (Grade 16): 3-5 years of relevant experience in development finance, sustainable finance, impact investing, impact measurement, or related fields. 
• Officer (Grade 17): 5+ years of relevant experience, with demonstrated ability to independently lead impact assessments and manage complex workstreams. 

• Knowledge of climate and impact measurement, monitoring, and evaluation practices. 

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills. 

• Excellent written, presentation, and communication skills. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 

• Bilingual in both official languages (French and English) 

What Will Make You Stand Out 

• Experience with climate and impact assessments within financial institutions, development finance institutions, impact investors or consulting firms.   

• Experience living or working in emerging and developing economies. 

• Experience in one or more of FinDev Canada's priority sectors, including financial institutions, sustainable infrastructure, agribusiness, forestry, or value chains in emerging markets and developing economies. 

• Experience developing impact methodologies, tools, or reporting systems. 

• Advanced Excel, data analysis, or data visualization skills. 

• Fluency in Spanish. 

• Knowledge of GHG accounting methodologies and climate-related disclosure frameworks.   

• Fluency in Spanish 

Ready to make a difference?

Learn more about us here: https://www.findevcanada.ca

Eligibility: 

FinDev Canada is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents). Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements. The position is open to those who meet all of the essential requirements stated above and whose applications are received by the closing date.

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the requirements. We thank all applicants' interest in a career at FinDev Canada; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that qualified candidates may be considered for similar roles at this level within FinDev Canada.

FinDev Canada’s Commitment to Employment Equity 

FinDev Canada is dedicated to fostering employment equity and building a diverse workforce. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities. At FinDev Canada, we nurture a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow, develop, succeed, and be their truest selves.

We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

FinDev Canada recognizes that disclosing the need for accommodations can be a personal matter. Please know that as an organization, we are committed to maintain confidentiality and ensure that any accommodation provided is tailored to support your needs. Our aim is to ensure you have a comfortable and positive experience throughout the recruitment process, so please do not hesitate to contact us directly for any accommodation requests at accessible@findevcanada.ca. We are here to support you every step of the way.

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