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Following the Government of Canada's renewed international climate finance commitment, the organization is taking on a larger mandate, managing a growing portfolio of investments, and increasing its engagement with governments, investors, businesses, and international institutions. As our profile grows, so too does the opportunity to shape important conversations about climate finance, development finance, private capital mobilization, and Canada's role in the world.\nWe are seeking a Principal, Strategic Communications to lead FinDev Canada's executive visibility and strategic engagement agenda, ensuring our leaders, experts, and ideas are represented in the forums, events, conversations, and media that shape development finance and sustainable investment globally.\nThis is a senior, hands-on role for a communications professional who understands how organizations earn visibility, credibility, and recognition in complex environments. You know how to position senior investment professionals as credible thought leaders, secure high-impact speaking opportunities, cultivate relationships with journalists and conference organizers, and translate sophisticated business strategy into compelling external narratives.\nYou are equally comfortable advising senior executives, pitching a global media outlet, preparing a CEO for a keynote address, or shaping a thought leadership campaign around a major institutional priority.\nYou understand that communications is not just about visibility. It is about building the credibility and trust that enable an organization to advance its mission, support its strategic objectives, and engage effectively with the audiences that matter most.\nEmployment Type: Permanent\nLocation: Montreal, with the flexibility to work under a hybrid model, with a current requirement of three in-office days per week (subject to change).\nCompensation Details\nGrade 19: Salaries typically range from $112,006 - $149,341 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive. \nWhy You’ll Love Working Here\nImpactful Work: We are driven by our mandate to promote sustainable and inclusive growth in emerging markets and developing economies. Every role contributes to creating a positive, lasting impact - for our clients, the markets we serve, and communities around the world. \nInspiring Colleagues: J oin 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. \nOur 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. \nPerks 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. \nWhat You Will Be Doing\nLead Executive Visibility, Thought Leadership & Strategic Engagement\nServe as the lead architect of executive visibility strategies for the CEO and senior leadership team. \nPosition FinDev Canada, through its leaders and subject matter experts, as a trusted and respected voice in climate finance, development finance, impact investing, and international development. \nDevelop and execute a strategy to strengthen FinDev Canada's presence within leading English- and French-language business, policy, development, and investment forums across Canada. \nOversee FinDev Canada's participation at major global convenings, securing high-impact speaking opportunities, coordinating executive engagement programs and bilateral meetings, and guiding the development of strategic briefing materials. \nBuild and maintain relationships with conference organizers, industry associations, media organizations, and event producers. \nDevelop approaches to elevate a broader group of FinDev Canada leaders and subject matter experts, creating opportunities for investment and impact professionals to contribute to industry conversations and establish themselves as recognized voices in their fields. \nLead FinDev Canada's Domestic and International Media Relations Strategy\nDevelop and execute proactive media strategies that strengthen FinDev Canada's reputation and visibility across Canada and internationally. \nBuild and maintain relationships with key Canadian French- and English-language, as well as international, journalists, editors, producers, and media organizations. \nAct as FinDev Canada's lead advisor on French-language media relations and engagement within Quebec's media, business, and public policy communities. \nOversee development of media materials including key messages, press releases, briefing notes, backgrounders, and opinion pieces. \nServe as a Senior Communications Advisor\nContribute to the ongoing development of a high-performing external affairs function. \nWork closely with colleagues across communications, government affairs, external engagement and the broader organization to identify and elevate compelling stories and insights. \nAdvise executives and senior leaders on media positioning, message development, and external communications strategy. \nAnticipate emerging issues, reputational risks, and opportunities for proactive engagement. \nWhat We Are Looking For\n10+ years of experience in media relations, corporate communications, public relations, events, marketing, or strategic communications, preferably within a Crown Corporation, financial institution, or professional services firm. \nDemonstrated experience building relationships with conference organizers, industry associations, think tanks, and leading forums in climate finance, development finance, impact investing, public policy, or international development. \nStrong relationships with Canadian French- and English-language media and experience working with global media outlets. \nExperience developing thought leadership programs, executive visibility campaigns, and speaking engagement strategies. \nStrong political judgment and reputational risk awareness. \nAbility to translate complex business, policy, and investment topics into compelling communications pitches for diverse audiences. \nExperience advising senior executives and operating in high-profile, fast-paced environments. \nExceptional project management and coordination skills, with the ability to orchestrate complex executive engagements, major global events, media opportunities, and thought leadership initiatives involving multiple internal and external stakeholders. \nBilingual in French and English. \nWhat Will Make You Stand Out\nExperience in development finance, impact investing, emerging market investing, international development. \nExisting relationships with Canadian and international media covering business, finance, sustainability, climate, public policy, or international affairs. \nExperience supporting executive participation at major global forums such as COP, Climate Week NYC, World Bank and IMF events, G7/G20-related forums, or major investor conferences. \nFamiliarity with the Government of Canada ecosystem and international development landscape. \nExperience working in a bilingual communications environment. \nReady to make a difference?\nLearn more about us here: https://www.findevcanada.ca\nEligibility:\nFinDev 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.\nYour 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.\nFinDev Canada’s Commitment to Employment Equity\nFinDev 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.\nWe actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.\nFinDev 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 . 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