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About Windmill Microlending

Windmill Microlending enables immigrants and refugees to build careers in Canada while reducing poverty and labour shortages. We do this by offering affordable loans along with career assessment coaching, financial literacy training, and mentorship for newcomers who lack access to mainstream credit.

Since 2005, Windmill has provided over 13,500 loans to clients in healthcare, IT, financial services, law, engineering, and many other fields to triple their incomes as a result of our affordable loans and support. Windmill is a registered Canadian charity supported by donations and community bonds from the private sector and grants from the public sector.

At Windmill, you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of thousands of newcomers. Join a diverse, dynamic team at a leading Canadian not-for-profit where empowering our clients starts with creating an enjoyable workplace for our staff. Our commitment to a fulfilling environment is evident in our 85+% average employee engagement scores on our annual survey.

The role

Windmill’s Partnerships Team builds and nurtures relationships that expand our reach and impact across the regions we serve. A large share of our clients come to us through referrals from trusted partners in education, employment, settlement, and professional sectors.

The Partnership Development Lead, Quebec will drive the growth of Windmill’s presence across the province, building relationships and opening doors for skilled newcomers. Based in Montreal, and reporting to the National Director, Stakeholder Relations & Quebec, the Lead will engage a referral network of immigrant-serving organizations, learning institutions, regulatory bodies, professional associations, and ethno- and occupation-specific groups that can connect internationally trained professionals with Windmill’s programs.

This dynamic, front-facing role is primarily focused on building and expanding partnerships across Quebec – ideal for a self-motivated relationship builder who thrives on being out in the community, meeting partners, attending events, and turning ideas into action. It also involves additional responsibilities related to partnership management, compliance, and data reporting.

Key responsibilities

Partnership generation and development (70%)

• Execute Windmill’s partnership strategy for Quebec, aligned with regional growth priorities.
• Cultivate new partnerships with organizations positioned to refer skilled immigrants to Windmill.
• Maintain and strengthen existing partnerships through regular communication and follow-up activities.
• Deliver presentations, information sessions, and career-planning workshops (virtual and in person) for potential clients and partner organizations.
• Represent Windmill at education and immigration fairs, industry conferences, and community events to build visibility and reach qualified applicants.
• Collaborate with Windmill’s communications team to align messaging, materials, and outreach initiatives.
• Keep abreast of the Quebec immigrant employment ecosystem, licensing and training requirements, and labour-market trends to ensure effective targeting of partners and applicants.

Partnership management and compliance (20%)

• Strengthen and sustain partnerships through collaborative planning and, when appropriate, the development of tailored initiatives or pilot programs that better serve internationally trained professional newcomers.
• Maintain accurate partnership records to support transparency and reporting requirements.
• Monitor partner performance, track referral outcomes, and proactively flag any emerging risks or compliance issues to the National Director.
• Gather insights from partners’ programs and share relevant updates to improve internal coordination and client service.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of partnership tools, templates, and outreach processes.

Data reporting and research (10%)

• Produce periodic reports and dashboards summarizing outreach activity, referrals, and outcomes.
• Analyze partnership data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improved engagement.
• Support leadership and the Partnerships Team with research and data requests as needed.

What success in this role looks like

• A thriving provincial ecosystem of collaboration helps hundreds of internationally trained professionals immigrants each year pursue meaningful employment in their fields in Quebec.
• Skilled immigrants across Quebec gain faster access to the financing and support they need to rebuild their careers.
• A growing network of partners sees Windmill as a trusted ally in advancing economic inclusion.
• The Lead is recognized for building visibility, momentum, and measurable results that lead to newcomers’ successful integration in Quebec.

Competencies and characteristics

• Demonstrated ability to initiate, build, and grow partnerships that deliver measurable outcomes.
• Strategic and organized, with strong follow-through and attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator and presenter, confident engaging diverse audiences.
• Results-driven, adaptable, and proactive in achieving goals through collaboration and independent initiative.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and identify more efficient ways of working.
• Strong attention to process integrity, documentation standards, and accountability.
• Deep understanding of the challenges faced by internationally trained immigrants and commitment to supporting their success.
• Professional and diplomatic in all interactions, with excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications and knowledge

• Minimum five years’ experience in partnership development, stakeholder engagement, or business development roles with measurable performance targets; post-secondary education in this area is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of Quebec’s employment, education, and community sectors.
• Bilingual (French and English required).
• Proven ability to meet outreach or sales targets through stakeholder engagement.
• Experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools such as Salesforce is an asset.
• Comfortable using common digital media platforms for marketing and outreach.

Compensation and benefits

• Starting salary range $70,000 - $75,000 annually, based on skills and experience required for the role
• Full-time position, 40 hours/week
• Hybrid work solution with a minimum two (2) days in the Montreal office
• Three weeks’ vacation, plus a company-wide winter break
• Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours due to meetings or events
• Benefits plan – medical, dental, short & long-term disability, and life insurance
• Annual Wellness budget to support personal well-being
• Access to matching GRSP plan
• Evolving DEI initiatives – our staff is representative of our client base

How to apply:

We thank all candidates in advance. However, we will only contact those selected for an interview. To apply, please submit, in confidence, a résumé, design portfolio and a cover letter that sets out your interest in the role and highlights your relevant experience. Please include your salary expectations in your cover letter. The preferred method of application is via email to hr@teamwindmill.org (reference: Partnerships Development Lead, Quebec).

Windmill Microlending is an equal-opportunity employer. Adhering to Canada’s Human Rights Act, Windmill grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, colour, gender identity or expression, disability, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, ethnic origin, age, or place of origin. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

As an active participant in the Federal Government’s 50-30 Challenge, we are committed to building a more diverse, inclusive, and vibrant economic future for Canadians by attaining gender parity and significant representation of underrepresented groups on our board and in senior management positions.