Key Responsibilities:
- On a daily basis, monitors and assesses current and emerging federal legislative, regulatory, policy and program initiatives related to areas of assigned responsibility that may impact FCM’s members
- On an ongoing basis, works with Policy Manager to expand policy team’s networks with municipal expert staff, government officials, external experts and stakeholders
- Undertakes secondary public policy research, identifies and manages external consultants to conduct primary research where required, and provides policy advice to senior management and National Board of Directors
- Manages policy team’s preparation of documentation (agendas, reports, briefing notes, presentations, etc.) for meetings of FCM’s National Board of Directors and standing committees
- Develops substantive, leading-edge policy analysis, recommendations, reports, and submissions to government, FCM management and Board of Directors
- Leads special research and outreach projects, including working horizontally across FCM, with outside partners, managing consultants, project budgets and work plans
- Monitors municipal initiatives, trends and issues that pertain to FCM policy areas of interest and builds networks of relevant municipal experts from across the country
- Master’s degree in political science, public administration, economics or public policy, or a combination of experience and education that would be considered equivalent
- Three to four years of experience in the area of public policy and administration with experience in conducting research and developing policy positions and recommendations in a political context
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a quickly changing, fast paced and multicultural environment
- Knowledge of and experience in one or more policy areas of intersecting municipal – federal responsibility.
Language Requirements:
- The ability to work fluently in French and in English (both written and spoken) is considered a strong asset.
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is the national voice of municipal government. It fosters sustainable communities enjoying a high quality of life by promoting strong, effective, and accountable municipal government.
Department: Policy & Government Relations
Salary Band: $68,700 - $87,200
Languages: Preference will be given to bilingual (English and French) candidates
Fédération canadienne des municipalités (FCM)
24, rue Clarence
Ottawa Ontario
Canada K1N 5P3
The benefits to joining the FCM team include summer hours (Fridays off between July 1st and Labour Day); office facilities located in the ByWard Market, FCM’s commitment to employee development and a competitive range of employee benefits and services. For additional information on this posting, or for further information on FCM, access our website at www.fcm.ca. Visit the careers section of our website to apply. Deadline for applications is August 5, 2014. We thank all candidates for their interest; however we will only contact those selected for an interview. All the applications will be kept on file for six months following the hiring.
