2027 Winter Analyst Program

About Propel Impact 

Propel Impact is Canada’s leading experiential learning platform for social innovation and impact investing. Our vision is a world where every organization is impact-first and has the resources required to fully achieve their mission and potential. Through experiential learning, meaningful projects, and relationship building, our participants take an active role in providing capital and capacity-building support to impact-first organizations across Canada.

What You’ll Be Doing in the Analyst Program 

As an Analyst, you’ll be placed with one of Propel Impact’s partner organizations which include impact investing funds, foundations, advisory firms, and accelerators across Canada. Previous host organizations have included New Power Labs, Social Innovation Canada, Services and Housing in the Province, Boann Social Impact, Genus Capital and the McConnell Foundation.

You’ll apply to roles within specific host organizations, so your projects and responsibilities will vary by placement. Past Analyst roles and responsibilities have included:

Social Finance Analyst: 

• Conducting research on community bond market trends and potential investment opportunities.
• Assisting financial modeling and analysis to evaluate investment proposals.
• Supporting the preparation of investment memos and presentations for stakeholders.
• Helping design and refine processes for due diligence and investment tracking.

Impact Investing Analyst:

• Conducting market research, financial modeling, legal structuring, and prototyping of new investment funds or offerings; analyzing and developing new investment policies, strategies, and implementation plans.
• Gathering data and information on current investment offerings, coordinating with issuers, investors, and other external stakeholders.
• Supporting outreach, intake, and due diligence on prospective investees, contributing to impact measurement, reporting, and investor relations

Research Analyst: 

• Conducting research on funding trends, best practices, and successful case studies to inform organizational strategies and reports.
• Developing a shared database of diverse-led organizations, funds, and initiatives to address sourcing gaps.
• Providing logistical and administrative support for meetings, events, workshops, and deep dives, ensuring smooth execution and member participation.

Analysts will spend up to 90% of their time on projects issued by their host organization and 10% of their time on programming and training led by Propel Impact.

Other Details: 

Both full-time (35 hours per week) and part-time (15 hours per week) opportunities are available.

Expected Dates: January 11th – April 16th, 2027 (14 weeks).

Salary: $22.00 hourly; $10,780 CAD (Full-Time), or $4,620 CAD (Part-Time).

Location: Remote or Hybrid (Depending on Specific Location).