Project Officer, Community Canopies
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is the national voice of municipal governments, representing the interests of cities and communities with the federal government.
Position | Project Officer, Adaptation, Community Canopies |
Department | Growth & Development - Green Municipal Fund (GMF) |
Classification | Level 5 |
Salary |
Our salaries generally range from $73,000 - $82,500, and are based on qualifications and experience |
Languages | Bilingualism (English & French) is required |
Term | Permanent Full-Time |
Location | Hybrid (Ottawa) |
Why GMF is the place for you |
At GMF, we empower our people to create change where it has the most impact – municipalities. GMF is a $1.6 billion permanent endowment from the Government of Canada, managed at arm's length, making it nimble and available for higher-risk, higher-impact initiatives. A further $530M investment into GMF to support the National Adaptation Strategy was announced in November 2022. Our team is committed to helping local governments switch to sustainable practices faster. GMF is the cornerstone program of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). Our unique mix of funding, resources, and training gives municipalities the tools they need to build resiliency — and create better lives for Canadians. Through GMF, municipalities have reduced carbon emissions; built better transportation assets; constructed efficient and resilient buildings; diverted waste from landfill; made previously unusable land available for development; and improved soil and water quality. |
You in this role |
The Project Officer, Community Canopies provides assistance and guidance to applicants to the Growing Canada’s Community Canopies (GCCC) funding process, while providing superior client service in all phases of the funding life cycle. The Project Officer is responsible for reviewing applications for quality, completeness, and adherence to application criteria, summarizing peer review assessments and recommending files for approval. The Project Officer is also responsible for guiding grant recipients through the contract negotiation, execution, and fund disbursement processes. The work at FCM includes our becoming an even more member-driven organization that balances the realization of its goals with a people-centered approach. The incumbent embodies FCM’s commitment to being a healthy, diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist organization. As a member of the organization, the Project Officer Community Canopies works in a manner that embraces these values and the corporate culture, and demonstrates a passion for the FCM mandate.
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What you’ll be doing |
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Why working here rocks |
We prioritize work-life balance with our flexible model:
We don’t just talk about employee wellness, we live it:
We’re committed to fostering an organizational culture that embraces equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, where individuals from diverse racial and ethnic identities, nationalities, social economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression and physical and mental abilities can thrive and be fully engaged at their best level. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. |
How to apply
If this role speaks to you and the impact you want to make, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today.
The deadline to apply is October 31st, 2024.
The future of work here includes a hybrid work model; therefore, this role will be a combination of virtual and on-site work.
For additional information on this posting, or for further information on FCM, access our website at www.fcm.ca. Learn more about the Green Municipal Fund at https://greenmunicipalfund.ca/