Community Grants Coordinator

Role Responsibilities

The Community Grants Coordinator supports the efficient delivery of the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small and Large, Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based and other grant programs as needed.

These programs have a combined budget of more than $75 million annually.

Reporting to the Program Manager Community Grants, the Community Grants Coordinator: 

• Contributes significantly to the effective delivery of the CFEP Small and Large and CIP Project-Based grant programs.
• Ensures stakeholders have comprehensive resources and advice to support the submission of applications for grant funding and work with successful grant recipients in monitoring and supporting the completion of their projects or initiatives.
• Supports Public Information Officers with accurate and current grant program information and supports Community Grants Advisors in the review process, evaluation and funding recommendation during the grant cycle.
• Coordinates grant review panels, ensure proper scoring and evaluation of applications, and recommendations for funding.
• Supports grant program delivery using knowledge of systems thinking, research and analysis, project management, program delivery, policy implementation, evaluation and capacity building.
• Supports the current environment to make improvements to internal processes and procedures, guidelines, application forms, communication materials and web page information.  
• Identifies issues, gaps and efficiencies for the program improvements during the grant and applicant lifecycle.  
• Contributes to the effective functioning of the Community Grant Unit through the effective management of time and active participation and achievement of business and operational goals. 
• Understands and supports the various legislation, policies and Acts that govern the work of the Unit.

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.

Specific competencies required for this position include:

Agility: Anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, demonstrate resilience in times of uncertainty, and effectively work in a changing and fast-paced environment.

Building Collaborative Environments: In this position, you will be building Ministry and cross Ministry relations and surrounded by complex relationships with a variety of stakeholders. Foster collaborative environments to navigate occasional conflicting perspectives, requirements, and priorities.

Creative problem Solving: Sound and professional judgement and in-depth understanding of the mandate and intent of Community Grant programs is required. Demonstrate an ability to identify implications, define issues, and develop appropriate solutions; and maintain an awareness of the general government direction.

Systems Thinking: Take the initiative to seek out relevant information and analyze long-term outcomes. Ability to identify issues and opportunities in the system and develop a variety of approaches and possible solutions to address them.

Drive for Results: Identify ways to exceed performance expectations. Demonstrate initiative, independence and reliability; maintain a strategic focus; prioritize actions effectively.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field (i.e. social sciences, humanities, business) and two years of related experience is required. Related experience must include:

• Knowledge of the grant management cycle.
• Knowledge of the non-profit voluntary sector, organizational structures and nonprofit business models.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit financial statements and project budgets.
• Ability to analyze application documentation provided to make informed recommendations, with supporting rationale, for funding decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, (verbal, non-verbal and written), and proven skills in working with communities, non-profits, cross government and senior management.
• Developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with diverse clients and stakeholders.
• Evaluating and making recommendations to improve systems, programs, and policies. 

Preference will be given to candidates that have:

• Experience in supporting the grant applicants.
• Experience in the delivery of a grant program for both capital and operating funding.
• Experience working in a political sensitive environment with sound judgment.
• Experience in program and/or policy implementation.

Equivalencies may be considered.

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.

Notes

A cover letter outlining how your experience, skills and knowledge relates to the qualifications of this role is required and may be used to assess your writing abilities. 

This is a temporary opportunity located out of the Cardinal Building, 17205 – 106A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta.

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Links and information on what the GoA has 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
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.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