Job Description

About Kaleidoscope Social Impact

Kaleidoscope Social Impact

(KSI) is a national leader in social finance and community innovation based in Saint John, New Brunswick. Through our lending, real estate development, and training programs, we create inclusive economic opportunities and address the housing crisis across Atlantic Canada. Our flagship vehicle, the

KSI Social Impact Fund,

mobilizes capital to finance affordable housing, social enterprises, and community development projects that transform lives and neighbourhoods. With 25 years of experience, we've helped launch hundreds of enterprises, supported thousands of individuals through asset building, and helped finance over 450 housing units - and we're scaling up to do even more. KSI Social Impact Fund currently manages $3.5 million, with a 12 month goal of reaching $10 million. This is a great opportunity for you to grow with us.

About the Role

The Social Finance Officer plays a critical role in our Social Finance team by evaluating and supporting affordable housing and enterprise loan applications. This position involves conducting financial and risk analyses, ensuring due diligence, preparing recommendations, and collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure the success and sustainability of projects financed through the

KSI Social Impact Fund

. Your role is to move capital into projects.

Key Responsibilities

Managing the Loan Process

Meet with applicants to provide clear eligibility and loan requirements, and guide them through the loan process, providing timely feedback to get a complete loan application. Review and assess loan applications for affordable housing and social enterprise projects. Analyze financial statements, business plans, and supporting documents. Review legal and regulatory materials to ensure adherence to internal policies. Prepare detailed recommendations and reports in a timely fashion for CEO sign off and for Loan Committee decision making.
Research & Reporting

Maintain up to date records in the Loan Software and CRM Maintain a full understanding of government policy and programs that support housing and social enterprise financing. Produce concise market and project reports to support decision-making. Supervise summer interns and contribute to impact measurement and reporting. Meet weekly with team to review pipeline, and borrower challenges and solutions. Present loan pipeline and borrower payment summary once per month to the Loan Committee.
Market Development and Planning

Promote loan products at regional events. Support the CEO and Fund Development Director in capital planning, financial modeling, and fund growth initiatives. Participate in annual strategic planning and priority setting.

Qualifications

Degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field. Experience and aptitude analysing financial statements, financial projections and business plans. Proficiency in Excel; experience with loan management systems an asset.

Ability to work in both official languages

and build trust and lasting relationships with our clients and partners. Collaborative mindset and passion for social impact and inclusive growth. A driving licence and ability to travel through out the region.

Why Join Kaleidoscope

At Kaleidoscope, you'll join a collaborative, entrepreneurial team that's redefining how communities access capital. You'll help shape a growing Fund that's unlocking millions for affordable housing and social enterprise across Atlantic Canada.

We offer:

Opportunity to build a social finance career with a scaling Fund. Increasing your responsibilities, your impact and your compensation as we grow. Nurturing, flexible and enterprising work culture. A team that works together, meeting weekly to go over opportunities and challenges in the pipeline. Two-year contract with renewal, based on achievements. Compensation that reflects your experience, with a base salary between $52,000 and $62,000 Shared health benefits plan, 3 weeks vacation plus additional holiday time, flexible and accommodating schedule Re-location support if coming from elsewhere in Canada.
Opportunity to live, play and work in New Brunswick. Let us list the attributes:

NB has been named the safest province to live in Canada One of the lowest housing costs in Canada, both purchase and renting (only Newfoundland is lower) We have short scenic commutes, and in town, you can cross the road, and people actually stop. We have the ocean (thats enough for most Maritimers.. and just so you know, lobsters come with that!) And BTW, our ocean boasts the highest tides in the world. And we have the Northumberland Strait with the warmest water north of Virginia. And if you like fresh water, we have two of the most majestic rivers in North America. We are the only officially bilingual province in Canada, alors, rejoingnez-nous!

Diversity & Inclusion

At Kaleidoscope Social Impact, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, and accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter describing your fit for this position, and our organization. Send your application via the Career Beacon app, and or directly to Seth Asimakos, CEO, at seth@kaleidoscopeimpact.com by November 17th, 2025. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and will contact only those we hope to interview.

About Kaleidoscope

At Kaleidoscope Social Impact, we don't just talk about empowerment-we live it. Born from a bold vision in 1999 as the Saint John Community Loan Fund, we've grown from shared office space above the City Market to building the Social Enterprise Hub where we work with other impact-oriented organizations. Our journey reflects our core belief: create income, build assets, and foster self-reliance. Our team transforms lives through social purpose real estate, social finance, and training. We walk the talk, thanks to visionary leadership, community partnerships, and the kind of grit that turns abandoned apartments into vibrant hubs of opportunity. At Kaleidoscope, you'll be part of a team that's rewriting the story of economic inclusion-one person, one project, one neighborhood at a time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00-$62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Extended health care Paid time off
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint John, NB E2L 3S3