Finance Consultant – Capital Projects/Infrastructure Funding

• Lead and support the financial aspects of expansion or redevelopment projects, including new construction and major renovations.
• Prepare and coordinate financing application packages, including:
• - Construction loans and long-term mortgages;
• - Infrastructure Ontario / Building Ontario Fund submissions;
• - Government or agency-backed financing programs; and
• - Capital and operating grant applications (where applicable)
• Develop and maintain financial models, cash flow forecasts, and project pro formas related to capital builds.
• Partner with internal teams (Finance, Real Estate, Development, Executive Leadership) to ensure alignment on project economics and funding strategy.
• Understand how to liaise with lenders, government agencies, funders, and external advisors (legal, audit, development consultants).
• Support due diligence processes, responding to financial information requests and ensuring completeness and accuracy of submissions.
• Assist with board, executive, or lender presentations, summarizing financial feasibility, funding structures, and key risks.
• Monitor funding milestones, covenants, and reporting requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in finance, consulting, or advisory roles, with direct exposure to capital projects or real estate development.
• Hands-on experience preparing loan, mortgage, or infrastructure funding applications for construction or redevelopment projects.
• Strong familiarity with Infrastructure Ontario, Building Ontario Fund, or similar public-sector funding organizations (or comparable provincial/federal programs).
• Experience supporting non-profit, housing, senior living, healthcare, or community infrastructure organizations is highly preferred.
• Advanced financial modeling skills, including project cash flows and long-term funding structures.
• Solid understanding of construction financing, project budgets, and development timelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information for non-financial stakeholders.

• Experience with grant funding applications and compliance reporting.
• CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional designation.
• Experience working with boards, municipalities, or public-sector entities.
• Background in Real Estate Finance, Development Finance, or Infrastructure Advisory.

Robert Half