Manager, Finance Low Carbon Buildings

The Atmospheric Fund is seeking a Manager, Finance for Low Carbon Buildings to develop innovative financing approaches for building projects. This hybrid role requires candidates to be within commuting distance of downtown Toronto, as staff work in the office two days a week. The Manager will collaborate with various stakeholders to advance policies and programs that mobilize capital for low-carbon solutions, contributing to climate action and urban resiliency.
Position: Manager, Finance for Low Carbon Buildings

Climate change, Climate action
Position

Manager, Finance for Low Carbon Buildings
Organization

The Atmospheric Fund
Location

Hybrid – qualified candidates living within commuting distance from downtown Toronto should apply. TAF staff work in the office an average of two days per week.
About TAF

TAF is a regional climate agency that invests in low‑carbon solutions for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) and helps scale them up for broad implementation. We are experienced leaders and collaborate with stakeholders in the private, public and non‑profit sectors who have ideas and opportunities for reducing carbon emissions. We advance the most promising concepts by investing, providing grants, influencing policies and running programs.

We’re particularly interested in ideas that offer benefits beyond carbon reduction such as improving people’s health, creating new jobs, boosting urban resiliency, and contributing to a fairer society. TAF is a proud member of the Low Carbon Cities Canada (LC3) network.

For the GTHA to be carbon neutral by 2050, much needs to be done, and quickly. TAF staff are focused on enabling the acceleration and scale‑up of low‑carbon solutions so that we reach that goal. We’re on the leading edge of urban climate change solutions and our work makes a tangible difference. We build meaningful relationships with all kinds of stakeholders – from thought leaders advancing concepts to the people who implement change on the ground.

Join our dedicated and collaborative team to contribute to the value and impact of our work.
Applying to work at TAF

We know that strong candidates bring a range of experiences that may not line up perfectly with every requirement. If this role excites you and you believe you’d be a great fit, we encourage you to apply. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.

Our application process includes a few short job‑related questions through a platform that anonymizes responses so we can focus on skills and approach rather than on‑paper credentials. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process, please contact

We use limited AI‑enabled tools to help organize applications and to screen for AI‑generated content, but human reviewers read and assess all submissions and make every hiring decision.
About TAF’s Manager, Finance For Low‑Carbon Buildings

This is a new and exciting role at TAF, created to expand our leadership in low‑carbon building finance. The Manager will help identify, develop, and champion underused and innovative financing approaches for both existing buildings and new construction.

You’ll collaborate across TAF teams and work directly with sector partners, capital providers, and government agencies to advance the policies, programs, and capabilities needed to mobilize capital at scale.

The Manager will also play a visible thought‑leadership role by communicating challenges, opportunities, and business cases in this emerging field, and by sharing ideas and expertise that help accelerate market transformation.
What You’ll Do Build investment‑grade business cases & help projects get financed
• Analyze Retrofit Accelerator projects (costs, savings, valuation impacts, incentives) and synthesize into decision‑ready business cases for building owners.
• Engage directly with building owners and operators to understand their business models, investment priorities, constraints, and timelines.
• Assess eligibility for grants, incentives, rebates, and tax‑related mechanisms that can strengthen project viability.
• Evaluate indirect benefits (e.g., asset value, risk mitigation, occupant comfort, operational resilience) to produce full‑Spectrum business cases.
• Present business cases to building owners and stakeholders in clear, compelling formats tailored to their needs.
• Coordinate with or supervise external consultants to support financial analysis or modelling when needed.
Design and advance innovative financing solutions
• Identify and assess financial barriers facing building owners, developers, and capital providers across retrofits and new construction projects.
• Scan Canadian and international markets for emerging or proven financing models, tools, and…