Grants Analyst

Strathcona County; Remote; CAD 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized municipality in Alberta is seeking a Grants Analyst for a temporary role lasting up to 12 months. The successful candidate will support financial sustainability by identifying and tracking grants, coordinating inter-departmental activities to ensure compliance, and maintaining a grant administration system. The role requires a post-secondary degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are provided, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Extended health and dental coverage

Health and wellness spending account

Life and disability insurance

Retirement and pension programs

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Standards.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate grant-related activities across departments.
• Write high-quality grant applications and compile documentation.
• Track progress of grant applications and maintain records.

Skills

Financial accounting

Budgeting

Reporting

Strategic analysis

Risk assessment

Excellent communication

Time management

Municipal legislation knowledge

Education

Post-secondary degree in a related field

CPA designation or GPC/GPCI certification

Job description

• Job Category Finance Taxation and Assessment
• Posting Date 01/09/2026, 11:11 PM
• Apply Before 01/26/2026, 06:55 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Permanent/Temporary/Non-Permanent Hourly Temporary
• Working Hours/Week 35
• Pay Range $79,443.00 - $99,299.20

Job Description

This posting is for 1 temporary full-time position up to 12 months.

The Grants Analyst plays an important role in supporting Strathcona County’s financial sustainability and strategic priorities by identifying, securing, and tracking external grant funding. This role is responsible for coordinating grant-related activities across departments, ensuring compliance with grant program requirements, and maintaining centralized systems for grant administration with support from the Financial Resource Advisor. The Grants Analyst will act as a key liaison between Financial Planning and various departments, as well as external funding providers, facilitating effective collaboration on grant-related priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal departments to align grant applications with County priorities and ensure a consistent and strategic approach
• Research and promote awareness of grant opportunities and provide guidance on application development and submission
• Maintain the County’s central grants repository ensuring accurate and up-to-date documentation
• Track the progression of grant applications and awards, maintaining detailed records of timelines, deliverables, and reporting obligations
• Conduct post-submission analysis of unsuccessful grant applications to identify areas for improvement, incorporate feedback, and enhance the quality and competitiveness of future submissions
• Write and compile high-quality grant applications, ensuring compliance with submission guidelines and deadlines
• Liaise with external funding organizations to clarify requirements and maintain relationships
• Monitor grant agreements to ensure adherence to financial, operational, and reporting obligations
• Support post-award activities, including financial tracking, reporting, and documentation
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for grant-funded projects in collaboration with the Financial Planning team
• Analyze grant performance and funding trends to inform strategic decision-making
• Contribute to year-end processes by preparing supporting documentation related to grants

Qualifications and Skills:

• Post-secondary degree in a related field with at least 3 years of experience
• CPA designation or GPC/GPCI certification completed or in progress is an asset
• Strong knowledge of municipal or provincial legislation and Public Sector Accounting Standards
• Experience in financial accounting, budgeting, reporting, strategic analysis, risk assessment, and issue resolution
• Excellent communication skills for providing clear recommendations to senior leaders
• Experience in municipal government is considered an asset
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness
• Effective organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills to manage multiple deadlines and complete work within restricted timelines while ensuring attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to exercise judgment, discretion, and confidentiality

Who We Are:

Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.

Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
  • Extended health and dental coverage
  • Health and wellness spending account
  • Life and disability insurance and critical illness programs
  • Retirement and pension programs
  • Earned day off program
  • Employee and family assistance program
• Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities
• Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. This role may be eligible to participate in our hybrid work program.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.