Findev Canada Student - Montréal, Canada - EDC

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Description

FinDev Canada Student / New Grad Position - Corporate Affairs and Operations

Posting Date:
Apr 18, 2023, 1:25:44 PM

Primary Location:
Quebec-Montreal

Job Type:
Student/Co-op

Schedule:
Full-time

Student - Corporate Affairs and Operations - FinDev Canada
Welcome to FinDev Canada We are looking for talented members to join our team.

At FinDev Canada, we advance economic growth, social progress, and climate action in developing countries through supporting private finance and investment.

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

FinDev Canada is Canada's bilateral development finance institution established in 2018 to support development through the private sector in emerging markets and developing economies.

FinDev Canada provides financing, investment, blended finance solutions, technical assistance, and knowledge to support private enterprise and mobilize private capital, both domestic and international, in and into Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America & the Caribbean, and the Indo-Pacific.

Promoting sustainable and inclusive growth, FinDev Canada is guided by three impact goals of climate action, women's economic empowerment, and market development in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Agreement commitments.

FinDev Canada is a Crown Corporation and a subsidiary of Export Development Canada.

FinDev Canada encompasses six key functions: (1) Investments; (2) Impact Enablement, (3) Legal & Business Integrity; (4) Risk Management, (5) Strategy & Engagement, and (6) Corporate Affairs.

Student and New Grad Opportunities

Our student development opportunities include work terms and co-op programs - all designed to give your career a head start.

Work terms are typically four or eight months in length and can be counted towards an accredited co-op program with your university.

Our program is also open to new grads who have graduated in the past year.

Team & Position Overview

FinDev Canada is seeking a self-motivated and passionate Student to support the Corporate Affairs and Operations Team, and who aspires to be a part of a dynamic team responsible for operational efficiency and driving robust governance.

This is an exciting opportunity for a results-oriented and client-focused team player to contribute to development through the private sector across emerging markets and developing economies.

Responsibilities

Provides administrative services to teams including, but not limited to handling correspondence, managing workflows, routing information, preparing documents, processing inquiries and spreadsheet management
Coordinates and administers team activities and events: logistics, arranging relevant materials and technology, recording minutes and action items
Supports strategic initiatives by conducting research, generating reports, scheduling meetings, building presentations, and other tasks as required by the team
Assists with ongoing project work conducted by the team. i.e., assistance with facilities planning and management, community investment event planning, assistance with project work related to creating a more accessible workplace
Contract management. Eg, processing invoices for payments, support creation of purchase requisitions, managing language training and translation contracts
Manages corporate information subscriptions
Liaises with Export Development Canada (EDC) to collect data on services provided
Generates monthly reports
Supports the Health and Safety Committee. i.e., minute taking, organizing meetings, followup on activities
Develops process maps and other administrative procedures related to FinDev Canada operations
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate degree program
Bilingual with good writing skills and oral and written command of both official languages (English and French)
Proactive and motivated selfstarter with demonstrated communication, organizational, and analytical skills
Focused on continuous improvement and strong problemsolving skills
Available to work in Ottawa or Montreal

Assets:

Previous work experience
Knowledge of and commitment to international development and sustainable development

What we offer:

FinDev Canada's Total Rewards offering is about much more than a paycheque and provides a comprehensive package that responds to the different needs and moments of an employee's life.

These benefits include competitive flex benefits and insurance coverage, paid leave for various life circumstances, and a hybrid, flexible, and diverse work environment.

What can you expect from a FinDev Canada student work term
Building cross-functional networks of colleagues, identifying and following through on opportunities for improvement and innovation, learning and growing constantly through coaching and mentoring, wor