Grant Advisor

Role Responsibilities

This Grant Advisor position is responsible for assisting with the ongoing delivery and compliance management of the Alberta Community Partnership (ACP). The position reviews ACP Intermunicipal Collaboration component applications, determines eligibility and scores/ranks well defined projects, prepares funding recommendations for Ministerial acceptance, and is responsible for the review of financial reporting and compliance processes.
 

Efficiently manage municipal grant programs, primarily focusing on the Alberta Community Partnership program (ACP).

• Review and assess grant project applications from Alberta municipalities, Metis Settlements, and municipal associations, making recommendations to the Minister while ensuring compliance with program requirements.
• Evaluate reports and documentation provided by municipalities, ensuring compliance with grant spending requirements and resolving challenges.
• Provide knowledge to inform program evaluation, support guideline and policy design, and recommend program enhancements.
• Identify opportunities for IT system improvements to enhance program delivery and reporting.
   

Deliver exemplary client service and advice on municipal funding and programs.

• Provide educational services and expert advice to municipalities and Metis Settlements.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders regarding grant programs.
• Train grant recipients on using online grant systems.
• Liaise with Alberta municipalities and Metis Settlements.
• Identify and propose solutions to grant processing or program issues.
  • Participate in reviews of grant-related program or policy issues.
  • Provide input into program impacts and potential benefits of new initiatives.
  • Work with management to address operational and service delivery issues.
  • Provide background and recommended responses on grant-related matters.
  • Propose and monitor improvements to grant processing efficiencies.
  • Maintain business process documentation.
  • Conduct research and assist in developing options and recommendations.
     
• Represent grant programs on committees and project teams.
  • Provide key messages related to grant programs.
  • Assist in developing materials for business and operational planning.
  • Collaborate with team members to contribute to a high-performance team.

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
 

• Systems Thinking – Considers the whole system and recognizes the linkages within the planning and reporting processes, and the impacts of each decision on the boarder system. Sets goals within the context of long-term outcomes and broad perspectives. This is particularly important in developing documents such as the strategic and business plans, where knowledge of how our desired outcomes, objectives, actions, challenges and opportunities intersect is important.
• Agility – Proactively seeks out new opportunities for improvements, takes initiative and is resourceful in coordinating the resources needed, adapts to unforeseen circumstances, and displays a positive attitude toward the work and teammates.
• Drive for Results – Actively set goals and work collaboratively to anticipate potential issues. Supports team members to ensure that goals and objectives are collectively achieved. Knows what outcomes are important and maximizes resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organizations, while maintaining accountability.
• Develop Networks – Proactively builds networks, establishes credibility and builds trust with different stakeholders. Seeks to understand the perspectives in collaborating with stakeholders and, utilizes network to articulate and achieve ministry outcomes.

Qualifications

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
 

A degree in a related field such as Public Administration, Planning, Political Science, or English, plus two years of related work experience in government or a field related to one of the above degrees, or a certificate in Local Government or equivalent and two years' related work experience in government or a field related to one of the above degrees.
 

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.
   

Assets

• Previous experience in grant program delivery and working with other orders of government, including knowledge of grant programs, procedures, processing, and compliance activities. 
• Knowledge of municipal operations and administration, including service delivery and collaborative frameworks. 
• A sound understanding of policies and procedures of the Alberta government, Alberta Municipal Affairs, and its stakeholders.
   

Skills:

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of computer applications, and some experience with databases and information management systems. 
• Public speaking and strong communication skills to facilitate extensive interaction with internal and external stakeholders regarding grant programs. 
• Advanced human relations skills to deal with a variety of clients, attitudes, and sensitive situations. 
• A desire to keep abreast of developments in the field of municipal infrastructure, supporting provincial and federal programs, and municipal operations through both personal initiative and employer-supported learning. 
• This position is required to act with initiative and independence. The ability to work in a team environment is also necessary.

Notes

This position may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.
 

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

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.
 

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 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
• 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