Civil Society and Community Initiatives (CSCI) Program and Grants Lead

Role Responsibilities

The Community Programs and Partnerships (CPP) Unit in the Preventive Community Services Division of the Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services is looking for a motivated, experienced grant and contract professional looking to take on a new challenge. If you’re looking to lead a small team of grant administrators that provide grants to municipalities, and civil society organizations that are making a difference in the lives of Albertans, this could be the opportunity for you!
 
Reporting to the Manager, Grant Administration and Accountability, the Team Lead, Civil Society and Community Initiatives (CSCI) Program & Grants Lead contributes significantly to the effective grant delivery to support low income transit, service dogs, food security, other civil society organizations and priority grant programs by serving as the primary program contact with stakeholders.
 
The position:
·    Is responsible for leading, planning, and developing a coordinated grant management and procurement process for the Community Programs and Partnerships (CPP) Unit's Low Income Transit Program, Service Dog Program and Food Security Program and all other grants/contracts as needed to ensure program integrity and efficient and effective process and effective stakeholder relationships;
·    Develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders and is the branch's primary resource to communicate timely and accurate information related to all aspects of grants and contracts within the Community Programs and Partnerships (CPP) unit; 
·    Leads all aspects of grant and contract reporting to ensure financial accountability; 
·    Leads the development and continuous improvement of templates and documents to accurately reflect policy and processes and supports grant evaluation activities and provides input into opportunities for continuous improvement; 
·    Leads a team of professionals responsible for grant administration and program development and delivery;
·    Provides policy and legislation support and development.

Please click on this LINK to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:
•    Creative Problem Solving: Engages community and resources to identify root causes, improve systems, and encourage collaborative problem-solving while managing risks.
•    Agility: Sees the need and readily steps in to help others on the team; anticipates change and adapts behaviour; accordingly, open to changes; takes advantage of opportunities to improve program development and implementation processes.
•    Develop Networks: Builds relationships by following through on commitments, demonstrating integrity and respect for others; informs key stakeholders of relevant information in a timely manner; seeks and applies the perspectives and needs of colleagues and stakeholders.
•    Drive for Results: Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities; factors in complexity of issues and aligns plans based on government direction; removes barriers to collaboration; provides informed advice.
•    Develop Self and Others: Manages a team and provides effective guidance, support, and professional development. Must provide timely and constructive feedback to ensure strong performance and leverage strengths when assigning roles.

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 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 leading a team
·    Extensive Microsoft skills including advanced Microsoft excel skills, word, and databases.
·    Excellent verbal and written communication. 
·    Proficiency in Excel for creating budget summaries, charts, and tables, with a strong foundation in arithmetic skills.

Notes

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday
This position is located at the108th Building (9942- 108 Street), Edmonton, AB.

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:

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
•    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.