About The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative

Join Our Team

The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is a leading multinational coalition of municipal and Indigenous leaders committed to driving economic prosperity while safeguarding the freshwater resources of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Region. Joining our team means stepping into a vibrant, fast-moving environment where you’ll collaborate directly with mayors, senior municipal officials, and other influential decision-makers—alongside Canadian and American colleagues passionate about making a real difference.

Policy Manager – Canada & First Nation/Tribal

We are looking for an Ontario-based and experienced Policy Manager to help shape and advance our policy influence federally and in Ontario, lead meaningful stakeholder engagement, and manage our Ontario Regional Advisory Committee. This role will also support our First Nation and Tribal membership, helping to implement recommendations from our First Nation and Tribal Engagement Committee, and build meaningful engagement between municipal, First Nation, and Tribal leaders on issues impacting our region and shared waters.

The preferred start date is no later than August 31, 2026. Applications will be reviewed beginning on July 13 and considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We thank all candidates in advance for their application, but only those contacted for an interview will receive a reply.

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U.S. Project Funding Specialist/Grant Writer, Coastal Resilience & Water Quality

The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative is seeking an experienced, remote U.S. Project Funding Specialist/Grant Writer (Coastal Resilience & Water Quality) to join our fast-moving U.S. team.

In this role, you will work directly with mayors and senior municipal officials to secure government and foundation funding, design tailored financing strategies, and provide critical grant-writing support to safeguard the freshwater resources of our member communities.

The preferred start date is no later than September 1, 2026. Applications will be reviewed beginning on July 20 and considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We thank all candidates in advance for their application, but only those contacted for an interview will receive a reply.

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