Grants Coordinator

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal finance division is seeking a Grants Coordinator to manage grant applications and ensure compliance with funding requirements. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in grant coordination and knowledge of federal and provincial funding processes. This position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits while positively impacting the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid vacation and holidays

Strong health benefits

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee wellness program

Qualifications

• 3 years experience coordinating grant applications in a public sector environment.
• 5 years experience with a diploma in business administration.
• Experience with federal and provincial funding opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, prepare, and track external grant applications.
• Identify new funding opportunities and support grant applications.
• Monitor compliance with funding agreements.

Skills

Project/time management

Analytical/critical thinking

Problem-solving

Decision-making skills

Education

Degree in Public Administration or Business

Diploma in business administration or commerce

Job description

Overview

Our Finance Division has a rewarding opportunity for a full-time Grants Coordinator – and we are looking for a dynamic professional to join our team!

Why join the Finance team at the City of Thunder Bay?

Our Finance Division provides financial services such as banking, accounting, investments, debt analysis, financial reporting, revenue processing and accounts payable. We are responsible for the City’s capital & operating budgets, and consolidated financial statements.

The City actively pursues a wide range of federal and provincial grant programs to support municipal initiatives, infrastructure development, and community services. Each year, numerous applications are prepared and submitted across various funding streams from capital infrastructure grants and transit funding to environmental, cultural, and economic development programs. The Grants Coordinator plays a key role in identifying opportunities, preparing high-quality applications, coordinating interdepartmental input, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements. Effective grants management enhances the City’s ability to leverage external funding sources, maximize financial resources, and deliver impactful projects for the community.

This is the time to join our team. If you seek to work in a position that contributes meaningfully to our community and has significant impact, then we would like to hear from you!

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager – Financial Reporting, you will lead the coordination, preparation, and tracking of external grant applications across the corporation. This position is responsible for identifying new funding opportunities, supporting the drafting and submission of grant applications, monitoring for compliance with funding agreements, tracking relevant metrics and serving as a liaison between the City and funding agencies.

The role works collaboratively across departments to maximize external funding opportunities in support of corporate priorities, capital projects, and strategic initiatives.

For more accountabilities, review the job description on www.thunderbay.ca/jobs-Grants

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Degree in Public Administration, Business, or similar field together with three years’ experience coordinating grant applications or funding programs, preferably in a municipal or broader public sector environment; or
• Diploma in business administration, commerce or related field together with five years’ experience coordinating grant applications or funding programs, preferably in a municipal or broader public sector environment
• Experience drafting, reviewing and administering funding applications and liaising with government or funding bodies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with other levels of government, private and public officials, direct reports, co-workers, and the general public.
• Strong project/time management, analytical/critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of and experience with applying and reporting for federal, provincial and non-government funding opportunities.

Our Great Tangible Benefits

When you join us, you will be in receipt of the following amazing benefits:

• A competitive salary and fantastic matching pension plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Strong health benefits coverage – employer paid health, vision, & dental benefits
• Excellent life insurance & accidental death & dismemberment insurance (2 times your annual salary)
• Supportive employee family assistance program (EFAP)
• Strong employee wellness program and related initiatives
• Great corporate training & leadership development
• Supportive career progression opportunities
• Great tuition reimbursement program (continuous learning)
• Voluntary leave purchase plan (purchase additional leave days)
• Volunteer time off program
• Great teamwork environment – have other professional & experienced staff to work with regularly
• Opportunity to provide meaningful work

Why the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay?

The Corporation runs on people like you; that’s why they’re creating a workplace where everyone belongs. Driven by a commitment to excellence, they make a real impact in the community every day. With this employer, stability meets purpose, and diversity is valued. In their supportive and collaborative environment, your growth and well-being will be at the heart of everything they do. www.thunderbay.ca/jobs

Why Thunder Bay?

Thunder Bay is a vibrant community and is the region’s commercial, administrative, and medical hub. From trees to transportation to the new frontier for research, health and life sciences, the community stands for hard work and innovation. The City by the Bay is home to 38 elementary schools, three middle schools, eight secondary schools, two private schools, an adult education facility, a post-secondary college and a university institution that provides a medical school and a law school.

Learn more at: GoToThunderBay.ca

If you truly enjoy the advantages of work life balance that a smaller city provides in a large organizational setting, then come join us!

How to Apply

We can’t wait for you to join us and be a part of our team!

For a detailed job description, including job responsibilities and to apply please

visit: www.thunderbay.ca/jobs-Grants