Senior Capital Grant Consultant

City of Calgary

Calgary

Hybrid

CAD 113,400 - 141,700

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local government organization in Calgary is seeking a Senior Capital Grant Consultant to lead the strategy for funding options across projects. This role requires over 10 years of experience in program development and financial planning. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and various departments to enhance funding strategies and maintain relationships with funding agencies. Flexible work options may be available. Competitive compensation package offered.

Qualifications

At least 10 years of experience in program development, project management, financial planning, or strategic planning, or 8 years with a graduate degree.
Proven skills in preparing and presenting complex reports.

Responsibilities

Lead corporate-wide strategy work focusing on funding options for projects.
Develop criteria for evaluating funding strategies and prepare applications.
Maintain a comprehensive plan for identifying and assessing funding options.
Coordinate between business units to submit applications for federal funding.

Skills

Leading complex programs

Financial planning

Strategic planning

Political acumen

Project management

Education

Degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related

Graduate degree in relevant field

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$113,400.00/yr - CA$141,700.00/yr

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If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.

Responsibilities

As one of two Senior Capital Grant Consultants on the Grand & Funding Relations team, you will lead corporate-wide strategy work, focusing on leveraging external funding options for projects.
You will create the overall strategy for how the corporation identifies, assesses, and advances potential funding plans.
In collaboration with Treasury, you will develop criteria for the evaluation of funding and financing options, research and recommend funding or financing strategies, prepare applications for the respective programs, and engage closely with Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Council, and committees.
Primary duties include: create and maintain a comprehensive plan for how Departments within the entire organization identify, assess, and advance potential funding options.
Refine the corporate strategy and integration of funding options with business planning, based on organizational and council direction and feedback.
Identify potential programs that could be used to supplement Service Plans and Budgets, and adjust allocations as additional funding sources are confirmed.
Ensure alignment with the corporate strategy, working with Departments and Business Units to understand individual capital requirements and unfunded needs.
Strategically coordinate between business units to submit applications and monitor and report on federal and provincial complex funding programs.
Under new Provincial Priorities Act legislation, coordinate internal input and submit federal funding agreements to the Province for approval, as well as escalate funding delays to ELT and Council and action as required.
Provide leadership to a team of Capital Grant Coordinators, as well as indirect supervision of project team members and consultants.
Oversee quantitative and qualitative materials analysis to identify and extract themes, synthesize findings, and form evidence-based conclusions.
Prepare and present reports and project-related materials to various audiences, including Council, committees, General Managers/ELT and senior leaders.
Communicate and build ongoing relationships with funding agencies.

Qualifications

A degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field with at least 10 years of progressive experience in program development, project management, financial planning, or strategic planning; OR
A graduate degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field with at least 8 years of progressive experience in program development, project management, financial planning, or strategic planning.
Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.
Experience in leading complex programs, working directly with and advising senior management, and facilitating leadership conversations is essential.
Experience in preparing and presenting complex reports will be considered an asset.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated skills in leading corporate strategy, project management, and building strong, positive working relationships with colleagues, clients, or elected officials.
Success in this position requires political acumen, results orientation, strategic and critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.

Pre-employment Requirements

Applicants will be tested for appropriate skills.
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle

This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. Such arrangements are based on the operational requirements of the position and employee suitability and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.

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