Posting Date: Apr 29, 2026, 2:52:01 PM

Primary Location: Ontario-Ottawa

Job Type: Permanent

Schedule: Full-time

Are you ready to advance your career while impacting change in emerging markets?

We are looking for an Advisor for Government Affairs!

Welcome to FinDev Canada, Canada’s development financial institution! We are looking for talented professionals to join our growing organization. At FinDev Canada, we are guided by our mandate and the opportunity to positively impact climate and nature action, gender equality and market development. We drive sustainable development by working with and through the private sector.

This is your opportunity to join a growing, dynamic team and leave your mark on our organization, development finance, and on the world at large.

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Ottawa (preferred). Montreal or Toronto will be considered, with the flexibility to work under a hybrid model (home/office), with a current requirement of three in-office days per week (subject to change).

Compensation Details

• Government Affairs 16: Salaries typically range from $74,297 - $99,063 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.

• Government Affairs 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.

Position & Team Overview

The Government Affairs function at FinDev Canada plays a central role in creating the policy and stakeholder conditions that enable the organization to operate at its highest potential.

The team’s mandate is to:

• Provide integrated, business‑relevant advice to senior leadership on government and public policy matters.

• Establish foundational processes and protocols to systematically bring policy insight back into the organization, translating signal into action in an agile and collaborative way.

• Build a robust, diversified, and credible ecosystem of public policy stakeholders and influencers.

The Advisor, Government Affairs, will be a core contributor to this mandate.

What You’ll Be Doing

Government Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary relationship coordinator for FinDev Canada’s engagement with Global Affairs Canada, relevant central agencies and departments, and with Parliamentarians and other federal government stakeholders.

• Develop and manage a clear, long‑term government engagement plan aligned with institutional priorities.

• Represent FinDev Canada at key public policy forums, briefings, and consultations.

Coordination, Reporting & Execution

• Manage structured quarterly reporting to government stakeholders.

• Field and coordinate ad hoc requests for information, insights, and briefings.

• Ensure internal alignment across teams contributing to government‑facing materials and engagements.

Advice to Leadership Team

• Provide timely, thoughtful written and verbal advice to leadership on government and public policy developments.

• Brief leadership in advance of meetings with government counterparts, including on objectives and priority issues.

Policy Insight & Signal Translation

• Monitor and assess policy developments, stakeholder thinking, and government priorities relevant to climate and development finance.

• Translate policy “signals” into implications for FinDev Canada’s strategy, operations, and external positioning.

• Work with Strategy and Communications colleagues to ensure insights are shared, understood, and acted upon.

Process Building & Institutionalization

• Help design and implement processes that strengthen how FinDev Canada captures, analyzes, and acts on public policy intelligence.

• Contribute to building a professional, disciplined Government Affairs function appropriate to a growing institution.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience:

• Government Affairs 16: minimum of 4-5 years of relevant professional experience in government public policy, government relations, or international development.

• Government Affairs 17: minimum of 6–8 years of relevant professional experience in government public policy, government relations, or international development.

• Demonstrated experience engaging with public servants or political stakeholders.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in international affairs, public policy, political science, economics, law, or related field

• Language Skills: Bilingual in both official languages (English and French).

• Policy & Advisory Skills: Strong existing relationships across government and ability to synthesize complex policy developments and translate them into clear, business relevant advice.

• Intellectual Rigor: Demonstrated ability to think independently, exercise sound judgment, and quickly distill complex policy issues into clear “so what” insights for senior leadership.

• Organization & Project Management: Exceptionally organized with strong project management skills; comfortable managing long‑term engagement plans alongside fast‑turnaround requests.

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills in both official languages, including ability to brief senior leaders succinctly and clearly, and represent the organization credibly in external policy settings.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Experience with development finance institutions, international organizations, or multilateral development banks.

• Exposure to foreign policy, climate finance, international development, or economic policy files.

• Private sector or financial institution experience as a complement to public-sector background.

• Experience working in or with central agencies.

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 committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds and with a range of ability, and nurturing a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow, develop, succeed and be their truest selves in an inclusive environment.

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.*

How to apply

***Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.***Application deadline : May 13, 2026, 10:59:00 PMEDC is committed to employment equity and actively encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require special accommodation.Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements.