Project Officer, Capacity Development

Federation-of-Canadian-Municipalitie; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

Fridays off

Hybrid work model

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) seeks a Project Officer, Capacity Development to design and deliver capacity-building programs for municipal staff and elected officials across Canada. You will coordinate learning events, develop resources, and measure impact of GMF initiatives.

In a hybrid role based in Ottawa, you will lead cross‑functional collaboration, manage partnerships, and coach teams to support residential retrofit financing programs.

Qualifications

• University degree in environmental studies or public administration, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of sustainable municipal development and program management.
• Experience in group facilitation and consensus building.
• Excellent written and oral communication, with ability to present to high-level audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers capacity-building activities for municipal staff and partners.
• Leads the design and production of information and education resources and trainings.
• Coordinates in-person and virtual meetings, workshops, and learning events.
• Supports program evaluation design and data collection.
• Maintains relationships with capacity development program partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Group facilitation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Budget management

Strategic advising

Education

University degree in environmental studies or public administration

Job description

Who we are at GMF: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.About This Role:The Project Officer, Capacity Development provides project oversight, coordination, and administrative and logistical support for development and delivery of capacity building programming to support the objectives of the Green Municipal Fund’s Community Efficiency Financing and Residential Resilience Financing programs – innovative, national initiatives to demonstrate and scale new models of financing energy efficient and resilient home retrofits.The Project Officer collaborates with a cross-departmental team and external stakeholders to design and deliver resources and activities that meet municipalities where they are and help them move forward. This includes supporting activities that:• connect municipalities with peers and experts,• deepen knowledge and skills through practical tools and training, and• provide technical coaching and guidance that strengthen project readiness and decision-making.It also includes developing and publishing resources and reports that mobilize knowledge nationally and showcase the impact of local retrofit financing programs. The Project Officer leads the design and delivery of in-person and virtual meetings, workshops, and other learning activities as well as the development and production of online and print information and education resources. The Project Officer also assists with the integration and coordination of knowledge management, exchange and mobilization across other units of GMF and the FCM Programs department.What you'll be doing:Key ResponsibilitiesDevelops and delivers awareness raising and capacity building activities and programming (both online and in person) for municipal staff, elected officials and partners in GMF priority areas, with a focus on the Community Efficiency Financing and Residential Resilience Financing initiatives.Leads the development and production of information and education resources and activities to promote their uptake. Develops and deploys strategies for optimal impact and reach.Designs and develops program content for FCM conferences, events and recognition programs.Supports the development, delivery, and measurement of capacity building for GMF-funded initiatives and for the broader municipal sector based on lessons learned from funded initiatives.Designs and delivers training and information sharing sessions for GMF staff and clients to support capacity building for funded initiatives.Develops and maintains relationships with capacity development program partners.Leads stakeholder and partner engagement support in CD program design.Supports program evaluation design and development and is responsible for program evaluation data collection.Maintains up-to-date knowledge of effective and innovative capacity building tools and approaches.Maintains up-to-date knowledge of GMF’s Community Efficiency Financing and Residential Resilience Financing initiatives and priority areas.Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the residential retrofit sector in Canada.Provides strategic and operational advice to management to inform the development of the direction, objectives and plans for the Community Efficiency & Leverage Programs Team and relevant Programs sector teams.Collaborate with colleagues across the GMF team and in other FCM programs to ensure a coordinated and complimentary approach to FCM initiatives that support sustainability with external partners and in our membership.Knowledge and ExperienceMinimum of 3 - 5 years of professional experience designing and delivering initiatives which connect diverse stakeholders (e.g. government, not-for-profits, private sector, etc.) to deliver on capacity building approaches, adult education, online learning and engagement, and the transfer of skills and knowledge, and measuring the impacts of these initiatives.University degree in environmental studies or public administration, or a related discipline with strong background in organizational change, adult education or equivalent.Strong knowledge and experience in sustainable municipal development, environmental issues, and program management.Knowledge of the Canadian residential retrofit sector needs and capacity.Experience in group facilitation and consensus building.Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and oral). Includes the ability to coordinate and work with multi-disciplinary teams, lead meetings and make formal presentations to high-level audiences.Excellent customer service skills.Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to establish support and credibility at all levels within and outside the organization.Strong research and analytical skills.Ability to lead and work independently on projects, including strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priority-tasks.Ability to administer small budgets, allocating funds for events or travel support, correcting for variances as needed.Strong political acumen and diplomacy.Capacity to work in a changing environment and willingness to take on new or evolving responsibilities.The ability to work in both official languages (English and French) is a strong asset.Additional InformationThis posting is for an existing positionSalary Range:$75,577.00 - $85,413.00What we offer:We offer a 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 of our work.Employee experience and supports:We are committed to creating an environment where people can do their best work while maintaining a healthy balance including:Flexible work arrangements that support productivity and collaborationSummer schedule (July 1 to Labour Day):7-hour workdaysFridays off, aligned with team and operational needsOngoing commitment to employee developmentComprehensive range of employee benefits and services designed to support employee wellbeing and development. Please note: details and eligibility may vary depending on the roleModern office space in Ottawa’s ByWard Market and downtown coreWe’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. The successful 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.In closing....If this role speaks to you and the impact you want to make, we’d love to hear from you!We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted by a member of our People and Culture Team.