Company: Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Location: Ottawa, ON

Expected salary: $21 per hour

Job date: Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:56:27 GMT

Job description: PositionJack Layton Fellow (Summer Student)- Continuous Improvement FellowDepartmentGMF OperationsClassificationInternshipSalary$21.00/hrLanguagesEnglish required; French is an assetTermMay to August 2025LocationHybrid (Ottawa)Why Apply?Are you passionate about enhancing efficiency, optimizing processes, and strengthening communities across Canada? The Continuous Improvement Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to work on national-level municipal initiatives, collaborate with experienced professionals, and develop skills that can open doors to future career opportunities at FCM.This isn’t just a summer job—it’s a chance to make a real impact by improving workflows, supporting organizational excellence, and contributing to meaningful projects that drive positive change.About FCMThe Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is the national voice of municipal governments, representing the interests of cities and communities with the federal government.With over 2,000 members including Canada’s largest cities, small urban and rural communities, and 20 provincial and territorial municipal associations, FCM represents over 90% of Canada’s population. As the national voice of Canadian municipalities, FCM is an organization that strives to make the communities Canadians live in more prosperous, sustainable, and equitable.Role OverviewThe Continuous Improvement Fellow will work within the Continuous Improvement team. This team contributes to making GMF thrive by working with other teams to improve processes and find the right-sized solution that leads GMF to be collectively more effective and more efficient. The CI team help GMF create a culture of continuous improvement by ensuring the philosophy of Lean improvement is instilled in everyone, empowering employees to make daily, incremental improvements which ultimately improve the quality of the products and services we offer our clients.What You’ll DoPrimary Component (80%); Continuous Improvement (CI)The scope of work may include program coordination support and research to:

• Support the CI team in designing, coordinating and implementing Lean and continuous improvement initiatives (i.e. coordinating and developing content of training programs, building consultation platforms, developing PowerPoint presentations, etc.).
• Support the CI team in conducting surveys and polls through different platforms.
• Support the CI team in defining, streamlining and documenting processes.
• Support the CI team in developing the methodology for data collection and reporting (definition of terms, desired format, data requirements, etc.) and data entry.
• Support the CI team in the development of other tools to enable measurement and evaluation of the initiatives.
• Support the CI team in other related tasks or initiatives, as required.

Secondary Component (20%); Jack Layton Memorial Project:

• Work collaboratively within a team of 7 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.

Considering a Summer PlacementThis is a 16-week paid summer placement where students will gain hands-on experience while building valuable professional networks.

• Duration: May–August 2024
• Compensation: $21.00/hour + 4% vacation pay (subject to statutory deductions)
• Hours:

– May–June: 7.5 hours/day, Monday to Friday– July–August: 7 hours/day, Monday to Thursday (summer hours)

• Work Model: Hybrid (virtual & on-site in Ottawa)
• You must be currently enrolled in Post secondary education to be considered for a Jack Layton Fellowship placement

Grow Your Career with FCMThis internship is a great stepping stone for future opportunities at FCM. While this is a temporary position, interns gain valuable experience, mentorship, and connections that could lead to future employment should opportunities arise.Work Location & EligibilityThe 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 to live within 80 km of downtown Ottawa and be authorized to work in Canada.Equity, Diversity & InclusionFCM is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where individuals of all backgrounds can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all identities, including those from underrepresented communities.We also provide accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process.How to ApplyVisit and navigate to the Careers section to apply.

• Application Deadline: March 3rd, 2025
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be kept on file for six months.