Job Description

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, Funding- Community Canopies
Department Growth & Development - Green Municipal Fund (GMF) - Client & Funding Services
Classification Level 5
Salary
Our salaries generally range from $74,095 - $83,738, and are based on qualifications and experience
Languages Bilingual English and French required
Term Contract (16 months)
Location Hybrid (Ottawa)
Why GMF is the place for you
At the Green Municipal Fund (GMF), we create change where it matters most--in Canada's municipalities. As the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' flagship program and backed by a $2.4 billion endowment from the Government of Canada, GMF helps Canadian municipalities, big and small, invest in their future by supporting homegrown sustainability and resilience projects that work for Canadians by creating jobs, lowering costs, and strengthening local economies.
Through our unique mix of funding, resources and training, GMF is enhancing the quality of life for people in Canada by accelerating a transformation to sustainable and resilient communities.
Since 2000, GMF has invested over $1.6 billion in local projects helping communities avoid 2.9 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, while also contributing $1.24 billion to the national GDP and creating more than 13,000 person-years of national employment.
You in this role
The Project Officer, Funding- Community Canopies provides support and guidance to applicants to the Growing Canada's Community Canopies (GCCC) funding initiative, 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 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.
What you'll be doing

• Acts as primary client contact on a portfolio of applications and funding agreements through the project cycle, responsible for internal and external communications, document review, keeping accurate and up to date records, and ensuring timely processing
• Conducts a review of applications for plans, studies and tree planting implementation projects for adherence to eligibility criteria and mandatory requirements
• Provides assistance and guidance to applicants to improve technical, economic and social viability of proposals
• Increasing the possibility of funding by sharing relevant knowledge products and capacity building resources, and providing relevant information to finalize funding application packages
• Facilitates and supports the Peer Review process, including reviewing scores and comments, conducting additional research or consulting with applicants to clarify and/or elaborate content information.
• Writes and reviews application summaries and prepares recommendations for funding and is prepared to answer questions from management or leadership
• Responsible for the administration of funding agreements and contracts within their assigned portfolio, which includes consulting with clients on contract terms, negotiating where required, reviewing and finalizing agreements and obtaining applicable signatures
• Reviews contracts for adherence against mandatory requirements and applicable legislation, ensuring the project reflects the pre-approved terms and conditions
• Reviews and recommends disbursement requests and content of progress and final reports based on contract requirements
• Prepares and defends post-approval recommendations, which may include contract amendments, scope changes and closure memos
• Reviews projects results, including post tree planting monitoring reports, to identify significant results or lessons learned which may be used as case studies or to support the development of knowledge or communication products. Relevant information shared with cross-sectoral teams (Communications and Marketing, Capacity Development, Sector Development, and Impact Research & Performance).
• Contributes to ongoing process improvements to the overall funding process with a focus on improving client service. This may include reviewing application packages and developing/updating tools and templates for applicants and internal procedures.

Your skills make us better
You bring:

• University degree in an environmental science, forestry, planning, finance/economics or related discipline
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of professional experience in project management/evaluation, Funding delivery, ideally related to one or more technical sustainable community development area, and in a client focused role
• Strong knowledge and experience in one or more technical areas of sustainable community development , such as climate change or urban forestry is a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and French
• Excellent client service skills
• Strong organizational skills, priority management skills, and ability to manage multiple files
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Sound judgment * Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

• The ability to work in both official languages is required

Why working here rocks
We prioritize work-life balance with our flexible model:

• When we say flexible work model, we mean that in collaboration with your manager and based on what your team needs, you have the flexibility to determine when you work so that you can enjoy a healthy balance between work and personal demands.
• While you do need to live in Canada for this role, you can primarily work from home. Travel may be required to Head Office in Ottawa periodically. The majority of the GMF team operates from the National Capital Region.
• We do like to visit the areas we are impacting and it allows us to see unique and wonderful parts of our country. You may find yourself traveling nationally 10-15% of the time.

We don't just talk about employee wellness, we live it:

• Summer hours between July 1 and Labour Day:

• 7-hour workdays rather than 7.5
• Every Friday off in the summer
• Flexible work arrangements to support productivity and well-being
• Commitment to employee development
• Competitive range of employee benefits and services
• Office facilities located in the Byward Market and Ottawa's downtown core

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 22nd, 2025, or until the position is filled.
The future of work at FCM includes a hybrid work model; therefore, this role will be a combination of virtual and on-site work. The successful candidate is required to live within 80 km of downtown Ottawa and be authorized to work in Canada.
For additional information on this posting, or for further information on FCM, access our website at . Learn more about the Green Municipal Fund at

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