Grants and Contracts Coordinator

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking government team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of Alberta's seniors. As a Grants and Contracts Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in managing grants and contracts, ensuring effective support for community programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with diverse stakeholders, drive impactful initiatives, and contribute to the well-being of seniors in Alberta. With a focus on creativity and collaboration, you'll help shape policies that address social isolation and support community development. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Leadership and mentorship programs

Positive workplace culture

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• 4 years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Knowledge of government grant administration.
• Experience with Master and Subsidiary agreements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage grant and contract processes.
• Draft and facilitate execution of grant agreements.
• Monitor and process payments for grants.

Skills

Excellent writing and communication skills

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Decision-making skills

Financial background

Proficiency in Excel

Stakeholder relationship management

Education

University graduation in a related field

Master's degree or accounting designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Service Now

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Job Information
Job Title: Grants and Contracts Coordinator
Job Requisition ID: 70792
Ministry: Seniors, Community Social Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open
Closing Date: May 21,2025
Classification: Program Services 3 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,626.89 to $3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,562 to $90,012/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx .

Seniors, Community and Social Services provides supports for seniors, families, and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, continuing care, financial supports, affordable housing, services for the homeless, and other social-based programs. The Ministry supports Albertans through a person-centered, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families.

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference on matters relating to the aging population and Alberta’s seniors? If so, the Seniors Strategic Planning Branch is looking for you to join their team!

The Seniors Strategic Planning Branch (within Seniors Division) promotes programs, policies, and initiatives to address social isolation, elder abuse, older workers, ageism, transportation needs, and aging well in community for older Albertans. In addition, the division is responsible for community-based seniors serving sector development, administering community grants, supporting collaboration with stakeholders, and providing input on cross-ministry policies and programs to support seniors from a government wide perspective.

The Grants and Contracts Coordinator plays an essential role in the administration and management of grants and contracts for the program areas.

The position:

• Is responsible for developing a coordinated grant and contract management process for the Seniors Strategic Planning Branch.
• Designs and maintains grant reporting and looks for opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Supports the program areas by drafting and facilitating execution of grant agreements, monitoring and processing payments and managing the approval workflows for associated business processes.

As the successful candidate, you will have:

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong analytical ability, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Financial background and proficiency using Excel for tracking and reporting
• Creativity and flexibility.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

If you’re ready for your next challenge, we want to hear from you!

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

The following competencies will support your success in this role:

• Systems Thinking
• Creative Problem Solving
• Agility
• Drive for Results
• Develop Networks

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience (A degree in public or business administration, social sciences, community development, education, etc.) A master's degree or accounting designation is an asset,

Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Assets
Preference will be given to the candidate with the following assets and knowledge:

• Knowledge of government grant administration to municipalities, Metis Settlements, and/or civil society organizations
• Stakeholder relations practices
• Knowledge of municipal government and civil society organization’s governance, structures, and administrative practices
• Experience with Master and Subsidiary agreements
• Experience leading a team
• Extensive computer skills utilizing Windows-based applications including advanced Microsoft excel skills, word, excel, databases, and Service Now
• Excellent verbal communication and the ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Expert Excel proficiency to develop budget summaries, charts and tables, with experience with basic arithmetic formulas (=sum(), =average (), = vlookup()).

Notes

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday

This position is located at the Foresty Building (9920 - 108 Street)

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.

Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html ).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

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