Senior Grant Officer

Canadian Red Cross; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Red Cross is seeking a Grant Manager to oversee a portfolio of grant partnerships, provide project support, and ensure compliant reporting and monitoring. The role involves coordinating across program teams to meet grant objectives and timelines.

Based in Ottawa with hybrid work arrangements, travel within Canada is required. A post-secondary certificate and 4–5 years in grants are expected, along with strong communication and English proficiency; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–5 years' experience in grants or program administration.
• Experience with grant lifecycle and reporting processes.
• Experience with Indigenous communities or networks is an asset.
• Proficiency in English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of grant partnerships and maintain partner relationships.
• Support grant partners with project implementation, problem-solving, and reporting.
• Oversee grant lifecycle activities: validation, assessment, drafting, approvals and monitoring.
• Support grant program launch, orientation, and implementation.
• Ensure quality control and monitoring of grant programs and reporting.

Skills

Grant management

Relationship management

Project coordination

Communication

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Report writing

Education

Post-secondary certificate

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Database tools

Job description

Employee Working Location:

Partially Virtual / Hybrid (Ottawa, ON)

Employment Status:

Temporary, Full-time (24 months)

The Canadian Red Cross (Red Cross) – an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada’s Best Employers 2026, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.

In this role, you will:

• Manage a portfolio of grant partnerships and maintain partner relationships.
• Support grant partners with project implementation, problem-solving, and reporting.
• Oversee all stages of grant management, including partner validation, application assessment, contract drafting, approvals, and monitoring.
• Support grant program launch, orientation, and implementation.
• Ensure quality control and monitoring of assigned grant programs.
• Collaborate with program teams to address challenges and align solutions with grant partner needs.
• Maintain tracking tools and project files to ensure accurate reporting.
• Ensure grant lifecycle compliance with policies and guidelines, recommending process enhancements.

What we are looking for:

• Qualifications include a minimum of 4-5 years' experience and a 1-2 year post-secondary certification/diploma and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in grants and/or program administration and monitoring of programs and projects.
• The ideal candidate has lived and/or has professional experience with First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis Nations or communities.
• Active in broader Indigenous networks and has an enduring commitment to sharing and advancing knowledge derived through Indigenous knowledge systems including balancing Western and Indigenous world views.
• Communication skills, diplomacy and empathy to interpret information and deliver advice, clarify client or stakeholder needs, offer solutions, and resolve escalations in new or somewhat sensitive situations.
• Ability to manage multiple grants simultaneously, track deadlines, and ensure successful program implementation.
• Ability to ensure accuracy in grant proposals/applications, financial reports, and compliance documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint and database management tools.
• Written and oral communication skills in English is required; French is considered a strong asset.

Working conditions:

The majority of the work is performed in an office or home environment.

Some work may be performed in an environment which may have varying degrees of impact from the disaster or emergency situation.

Work requires the ability to work to deadlines.

Requirement to travel within Canada.

A valid driver's license is required with a satisfactory drivers’ abstract.

Eligibility to work in Canada: At this time, we welcome applications from candidates eligible to work in Canada. If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, we encourage you to carefully review your visa to find out whether you are eligible to work in the job you are considering applying for. Refer to our FAQ for more information.

If you are selected for this role, you will be required to complete a successful pre-employment screening process which includes a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).