Fédération québécoise des municipalités (FQM)

Attorney

• Serve as a subject-matter advisor to members of the Fédération québécoise des municipalités (FQM) on labour relations;
• Advise members on the interpretation and application of laws, workplace policies and collective agreements, manage grievance processes and represent members on labour relations committees (when required);
• Draft legal opinions;
• Carry out workplace climate assessments and disciplinary investigations;
• Negotiate and draft various types of agreements, collective agreements, contracts, policies and other labour relations documents;
• Conduct in-depth case law and doctrinal research on laws, regulations and labour relations issues;
• Deliver training and write articles on labour relations topics;
• Recommend improvements and optimizations to HR processes and propose required adjustments to policies or practices in response to developments in labour law for FQM members;
• Act as a spokesperson during collective agreement negotiations;
• Work in partnership with other FQM departments.

Employment Lawyer – Non-Litigator

Software Engineer

• Develop and maintain applications built on the .NET C# stack (WebApps and WebAPIs) and related frameworks, following coding standards and best practices
• Participate in business requirements analysis and translate needs into technical solutions
• Perform code reviews to ensure quality and compliance with standards
• Stay informed about the .NET ecosystem and recommend improvements

Software Developer

Architect

• Operational management and coordination: Supports the director in the day-to-day management of the service, coordinates all architectural activities, and ensures overall project planning.
• Team leadership, supervision and deliverable quality: Provides team oversight, supports skills development and acts as the primary point of contact.
• Service development and continuous improvement: Contributes to service offering development, strategic planning and ongoing improvement.
• Representation and interdisciplinary collaboration: Represents the FQM (Quebec Federation of Municipalities) in strategic meetings with municipal leadership or institutional partners, as required.
• As a licensed architect, the senior architect provides technical leadership, coordination and strategic support within the architecture team.
• Needs analysis, planning and design: Assesses municipal needs, plans interventions and conducts necessary preliminary studies.
• Technical assessments, compliance and contract management: Performs building condition assessments, prepares technical requirements for tenders, reviews bid compliance and provides professional opinions.
• Municipal support and deliverable quality assurance: Monitors projects closely to ensure adherence to budgets, schedules and technical requirements.
• Development of tools, practices and service expertise: Contributes to updating standardized tools, improving practices and strategically developing the architectural service.
• Mentoring and collaboration: Acts as a mentor to the team, promotes knowledge transfer and supports a positive, collaborative work environment.

Architectural Services Coordinator

People Operations

• Manage personnel and HR activities, including staffing/recruitment, compensation, labour relations, and health and safety.
• Lead, supervise, and support specialized HR advisors.
• Monitor team performance and adjust workload distribution according to peak periods in each area of expertise.
• Ensure smooth communication across all HR functions.
• Identify HR issues related to the organization’s short-, medium-, and long-term needs and objectives, and propose strategies and actions to address them.
• Participate in the creation and updating of HR tools and policies.
• In collaboration with the HR team, provide strategic support and guidance to managers on performance management, change management, talent development, and workplace environment.
• Oversee the entire performance management process in collaboration with departmental managers, providing necessary guidance to ensure fair application.
• Analyze trends to enhance training offerings and skills development.
• Recommend process improvements as needed.
• Adopt and promote a transformational leadership style aimed at strengthening the organization’s capacity to adapt to change and boosting employee engagement.

Human Resources Coordinator

Counselor

• Provide high-level customer service to various municipal organizations, explain insurance coverages and answer questions;
• Act as an intermediary and maintain regular communication with members and the insurer;
• Prepare and present service proposals for both existing and prospective members;
• Present and explain renewals to group administrators;
• Keep client files up to date according to established standards;
• Maintain constructive relationships with different client groups;
• Analyze, understand and identify client needs and propose appropriate solutions;
• Contribute to new business development;
• Support technicians in servicing members.

Employment Lawyer – Non-Litigator

Software Developer

Architectural Services Coordinator

Human Resources Coordinator

Group Benefits Advisor, Temporary Assignment