Company: Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Location: Ottawa, ON
Expected salary: $21 per hour
Job date: Thu, 20 Mar 2025 02:19:49 GMT
Job description: PositionJack Layton Fellow – Policy and Public AffairsDepartmentPolicy and Public AffairsClassificationInternshipSalary$21.00/hrLanguagesBilingualism (English and French) is requiredTermMay to August 2025LocationHybrid (Ottawa)Why Apply?Join FCM’s Policy and Public Affairs Fellowship to gain hands-on experience in advocacy, government relations, and member engagement while contributing to meaningful municipal policy initiatives. This paid 16-week placement offers professional development, networking opportunities, and mentorship in a collaborative, hybrid work environment. You’ll support FCM’s advocacy efforts, assist with engagement materials, and contribute to federal-municipal policy discussions. If you’re passionate about public affairs, leadership, and making a real impact on communities across Canada, this is your opportunity to grow your skills and career at FCM!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 Policy and Public Affairs (PPA) department leads FCM’s policy, advocacy and communications practice on behalf of our 2,000 member municipalities. This includes working with FCM’s National Board of Directors, Standing Committees, Forums and Caucuses, including the Big City Mayors’ Caucus and FCM’s Rural and Northern and Remote Forums, and developing national advocacy and engagement strategies with internal and external partners. The team operates in real-time, responding to fast moving political events and policy opportunities. Our influence and relevancy are built on the quality and depth of our work, but also how deeply it is informed by our members.The PPA Fellow position will support PPA’s work by contributing to member engagement and advocacy projects. The position is designed for a summer term graduate student, co-op or Fellowship placements, or recent graduates.Other responsibilities may include supporting the PPA team to prepare for the FCM Annual Conference and monitoring and assessing current and emerging federal-municipal dynamics.This position requires someone with strong writing and communications skills, as well as an understanding of member engagement and the machinery of federal and/or municipal governments. The ideal candidate is passionate about municipalities and improving lives of Canadian in municipalities of all sizes.Internally, we are deeply respectful, collaborative, empowering and transparent in our work. We have a commitment and passion for strengthening Canada by achieving results for local governments and our workplace, and by sharing our knowledge and experience on the world’s stage, so that others may improve the quality of life in their communities.What You’ll DoSupport the planning process of FCM’s Advocacy Days on Parliament Hill.Create engagement and advocacy materials and resources to support members.Prepare reports, briefing materials, and slide presentations to support engagement and advocacy efforts.Undertake drafting speaking notes for engagement-focused meetings of member committees and forums.Federal-municipal monitoring.What You BringGraduate level training or combination of training and experience, in politics, public administration, , political science, communications or a related discipline.Experience working or volunteering in a member-based organization is an asset.Demonstrated ability to adapt and pivot quickly.A keen understanding, or willingness to learn, the issues and priorities of Canada’s municipal governments and intergovernmental issues.High degree of professionalism and ability to coordinate large volumes of information with a high level of precision.Strong understanding of the importance of timely and good client service.Effective communication and presentation skills.Interest in working in highly collaborative, dynamic teams in an outcomes-focused, real-time, client service environment.Bilingualism (English and French) is required.Considering a Summer PlacementThis summer placement will be for a 16-week period. Students will gain knowledge and practical experience in member engagement, advocacy and government relations and will develop professional networks for their respective careers.
- Duration: May–August 2025
- 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 30th, 2025
- Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will be kept on file for six months.