Job Specifications
Position
Jack Layton Fellow – Client and Funding Services
Department
Green Municipal Fund
Classification
Internship
Salary
$21.00/hr
Languages
English required; French is an asset
Term
May 4th to August 28th 2026
Location
Hybrid (Ottawa)
Why Apply?
Join FCM’s Jack Layton Summer Fellowship to gain hands-on experience in corporate sustainability, climate action, and GHG reduction strategies while contributing to meaningful environmental initiatives. This paid 16-week placement offers professional development, networking opportunities, and mentorship in a collaborative, hybrid work environment. You'll also take part in a special initiative honoring Jack Layton’s legacy, engaging youth in municipal issues. If you're passionate about sustainability, climate leadership, and making a real impact, this is your opportunity to grow your skills and career at FCM!
Background
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has been the national voice of municipal government since 1901. FCM is dedicated to improving the quality of life in all communities by promoting strong, effective, and accountable municipal government. FCM aspires to be an organization that is deeply respectful, collaborative, empowering and transparent in our work. We have a commitment and passion for strengthening Canada by achieving results for our communities, our cities, and our workplace, and by sharing our knowledge and experience on the world stage, so that others may improve the quality of life in their communities.
Major Purpose
The Client and Funding Services (CFS) Fellow will work closely with the funding and/or outreach teams to support ongoing process improvement projects. The CFS Team Fellow may also support team members in some of the tasks associated with some phases of the client funding life cycle including reviewing leads, opportunities, pre-applications, and application packages for completeness, as well as reviewing of completion reports and triple bottom line reports.
The work at FCM includes FCM 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 CFS team, the Jack Layton Fellow works in a manner that embraces these values, the corporate culture and the passion for FCM’s mandate.
Key Roles And Deliverables
Working closely with the Green Municipal Fund’s CFS Team, a summer fellow would support on the following tasks:
Funding Team (80%):
The specific focus of the Fellowship will depend on the needs and priorities of the CFS team.
Special Funding Process Improvement Projects:
Support ongoing process improvements in opportunities, leads, pre-applications, full applications, contracting or disbursement processes with a focus on improving client service, including developing and updating internal and external tools and templates.
Support to team members working on GMF’s Customer Relationship Management system (CRM) and Grants and Loans Management System (GLMS) within the Cloud.
Results Review
Conduct system-led review and analysis to identify patterns and trends in client proposals, service standards, and reporting results.
Conduct detailed reviews of funded projects using completion and triple bottom line reports as well as occasionally contacting clients to obtain additional project information.
Funding Or Outreach Support
Review client submissions for completion and adherence to eligibility criteria for the CFS team offer(s) Drafting project summaries Review of project progress and completion reports
Secondary component (20%); Jack Layton Fellowship Project:
Work collaboratively within a team of other fellows selected from various FCM departments.
Continue the development of a campaign to commemorate Jack Layton’s work. This campaign will focus on youth engagement in local communities with an emphasis on participation in municipal issues.
Education
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Working towards Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environment studies, urban planning, engineering, or related fields; or
Working towards a Master’s degree in environmental science, environmental studies, urban planning, engineering, or related fields.
Skills/Qualifications/Experience
Familiarity with sustainability projects in the municipal sector. Strong research and analytical skills – able to conduct rigorous research, summarize findings and present recommendations;
Professional writing and material development skills - ability to write succinct reports
Familiarity with energy efficiency for buildings is a strong asset
Bilingualism in both official languages is an asset.
The Successful Candidate Will Also Exhibit The Following Competencies
Results Oriented: Committed to achieving results, demonstrating innovation and creativity in overcoming obstacles. Organizes time, work and resources to accomplish obj
About the Company
Over 2,000 communities across Canada have come together to speak with one voice as the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). We are the national voice of municipal government. In leading the municipal movement, FCM works to align federal and local priorities, recognizing that strong hometowns make for a strong Canada.
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