Managing Director Green Municipal Fund and Climate Programs

Federation of Canadian Municipalities; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

Hybrid work environment

Travel to Ottawa Head Office

Employee development program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) seeks a Managing Director for the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) and Climate Programs. This executive role provides strategic leadership, defines the vision and growth of GMF, and shapes climate initiatives with both public and private stakeholders.

You will guide investment direction, governance, and risk while aligning with FCM's mission.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading complex organizations, programs, or investment platforms.
• Experience working with governments, municipalities, institutional funders or public-interest partners is valuable.
• Ability to work fluently in French and English (written and spoken) is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for GMF and climate programs and deliver overall vision and strategy.
• Lead portfolio strategy, investment direction, and performance, with strong governance and risk management.
• Strengthen relationships with federal partners, municipalities and key stakeholders to drive growth and impact.
• Foster inclusive, high-performing teams and champion accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive collaboration

Financial stewardship

Job description

Who we are at FCM: The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is the national voice of local governments, representing their interests with the federal government. With over 2,000 members, including Canada's largest cities, small urban areas, rural and remote communities, as well as 20 provincial and territorial municipal associations, FCM represents more than 90% of the country’s population. Through its advocacy, funding offers and diverse programs, FCM’s work has a direct impact on Canadians’ quality of life. At FCM, we are committed to making the communities Canadians live in more prosperous, sustainable, and equitable. We aspire to be deeply respectful, collaborative, empowering and inclusive. All leaders in the organization embrace these values, the corporate culture and the passion for FCM’s mission.

About This Role:

What you'll be doing: The Managing Director, Green Municipal Fund (GMF) and Climate Programs provides executive leadership for the GMF and is accountable for establishing and delivering the overall vision and strategy for FCM's GMF and climate programs. Working as a member of FCM’s Senior Leadership team, the Managing Director leads the strategic evolution and growth of GMF and FCM’s climate programs, ensuring they deliver measurable climate, economic and community outcomes while maintaining strong financial stewardship, governance and risk management. The Managing Director is accountable for portfolio strategy and performance; investment and program direction; relationships with federal partners, municipalities and other key stakeholders; growth and innovation; and the long-term capitalization, sustainability and positioning of GMF. The role will be central to ensuring that GMF continues to evolve as Canada’s leading municipal climate-delivery and financing platform. The Managing Director will also work closely across FCM to leverage the organization’s enterprise capabilities in governance, finance, risk, operations, policy, communications and member engagement.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a visionary and purpose-driven executive who combines strategic leadership, investment expertise, the ability to operate effectively across public, private, not-for-profit and capital market environments to advance climate and community outcomes. They bring proven experience leading complex organizations, programs, or investment platforms, driving growth, forging strategic partnerships, and translating emerging opportunities into lasting impact. With strong financial stewardship and sound judgment, they balance innovation, risk management, and long-term sustainability while navigating complex policy, funding, and stakeholder environments. The successful candidate brings strong financial acumen/experience, sound judgment and an ability to balance innovation, risk, accountability and long-term sustainability. Experience working with governments, municipalities, institutional funders or other public-interest partners would be highly valuable. The ability to work fluently in French and in English (both written and spoken) is considered a strong asset. An influential and collaborative leader, they foster inclusive, high-performing teams, champion accountability and continuous improvement, and inspire confidence through their executive presence, analytical rigor, and ability to unite diverse stakeholders around a shared vision. The incumbent embodies FCM’s commitment to being a healthy, diverse, inclusive, and anti-racist organization. As a senior leader in the organization, they lead in a manner that embraces these values, the corporate culture and the passion for FCM’s mandate.

This is a publicly advertised job posting for an existing vacancy.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

FCM is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and FCM throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

Salary details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the recruitment process.

What we offer:

• Flexible work model grounded in accountability, collaboration, and delivering results. It is designed to support both performance and well‑being.
• While work is primarily virtual, occasional travel to our Head Office in Ottawa is expected.
• The majority of the team is based in the National Capital Region.
• Where applicable, you may also have opportunities to travel across Canada to engage with the communities we support and better understand the impact ofour work.
• Flexible work arrangements that support productivity and collaboration
• Summer schedule (July 1 to Labour Day): 7‑hour workdays Fridays off, aligned with team and operational needs
• Ongoing commitment to employee development
• Comprehensive range of employee benefits and services designed to support employee wellbeing and development.
• Please note: details and eligibility may vary depending on the role
• Modern office space in Ottawa’s ByWard Market and 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, ages, 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.

The future of work at FCM includes a hybrid work model; therefore, this role will be a combination of virtual and on‑site work. Thesuccessful candidate is required live within 80kms of downtown Ottawa, unless otherwise specified, and be authorized to work in Canada.

As part of our recruitment process, we use automated artificial intelligence tools to screen applicants. All AI-generated assessments are reviewed and validated by our People and Culture team.