Environmental Funding Manager

4 weeks ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Federation of Canadian Municipalities Full time
Job Title: Environmental Funding Manager

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Funding Manager to join our team at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). As a key member of our Green Municipal Fund (GMF) team, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the application, contracting, and disbursement processes related to Plans, Studies, Pilot Project, and Capital Project initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide guidance and support to the funding team to ensure that GMF clients are assisted through all stages of the funding process.
  • Ensure compliance with FCM records retention standards.
  • Track and report on metrics related to funding service timelines, application flow, and the overall status of the grant portfolio.
  • Manage all aspects of the GMF loan and grant funding application, evaluation, contracting, and disbursement processes for capital projects.
  • Prepare briefing material to senior management and GMF Council to summarize funding recommendations and report on progress towards objectives.
  • Review and recommend for approval by Finance and the Lending Unit, all requests for changes to contract terms.
  • Ensure that clients are compliant with all deliverables and reporting requirements to support GMF's strategic planning and reporting process.
  • Work with other Funding Managers to ensure that funding requirements are well integrated in the overall client experience.
  • Support the CFS unit in monitoring and evaluating current funding processes and tools, research, and value-added best practices.
  • Understand the needs and constraints of clients, understand federal funding partner legal and contractual requirements, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the funding assessment framework and processes.
  • Participate in research by GMF such as customer surveys and GMF funding criteria reviews to ensure a clear understanding of needs and constraints of clients and to balance customer needs with the requirements of the GMF Funding Agreement.
  • Review and assess GMF-relevant resources and maintain knowledge of current sustainability best practices in the municipal sector.
  • Ensure the funding team provides the GMF Lending Unit with the necessary information to evaluate project merit relative to credit and financial risk.
  • Contribute to the development and management of annual business and strategic plan, including the GMF Annual Statement of Plans and Objectives and the Strategic Plan.
Requirements:
  • University degree in environmental science, engineering, or a similar discipline supplemented by experience in business administration, program management, funding, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A minimum of 7 years of progressive professional experience in funding programs, including business planning, financial and human resources management, with a minimum of 2 years in a staff management role.
  • The ability to lead, mentor, and coach a highly collaborative, dynamic team in an outcomes-focused, client service environment.
  • Strong knowledge in the areas of program management with a focus on sustainable municipal development or environmental issues at the municipal level.
  • Strong understanding of financial analysis and budgeting processes, risk management, program or project evaluation, and complex projects or files.
  • Strong program management, priority management, and evaluation skills.
  • Knowledge of Canadian contract law and administration within the context of funding programs an asset.
  • Detailed knowledge of sustainability principles, engineering project management tools, and project risk management.
  • Excellent client service orientation, strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication.
  • Knowledge of, and experience working with municipalities is a strong asset.
Language Requirements:

The ability to work in both official languages (English and French) is required.

The benefits to joining the FCM team include summer hours, office facilities located in the ByWard Market, FCM's commitment to employee development, and a competitive range of employee benefits and services. FCM encourages flexible work arrangements to support the wellbeing and productivity of employees.

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities is 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.

FCM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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