Grants Analyst

Role Responsibilities

Do you thrive at the intersection of research, strategic thinking, and public service? Join our Strategic Initiatives team and help shape transportation policies and grant programs that impact the safety and efficiency of Alberta’s transportation network. This dynamic Grants Analyst role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful projects, support attraction and retention in Alberta’s commercial driving industry, and contribute to initiatives that affect municipal, provincial, national, and international stakeholders.

As a Grants Analyst in the Modernization & Strategic Integration Branch, you will support the Ministry’s mission by providing timely, objective policy and process advice and managing high-impact grant programs. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Initiatives, you’ll oversee aspects of grant management, work with internal and external stakeholders to manage grants processes, develop evidence-based policy recommendations, and support legislative and regulatory improvements. This role directly contributes to the Ministry’s goals of advancing traffic safety, enhancing service delivery, and driving systemic improvements across the transportation sector.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Managing day-to-day operations of contracted grant administration teams
• Monitoring grant compliance and performance against financial and project milestones
• Developing communications and addressing stakeholder inquiries related to grants
• Leading small projects or components of broader initiatives
• Researching legislation, trends, and stakeholder needs to inform policy development
• Supporting the drafting and review of policies, regulations, and program frameworks
• Identifying gaps or overlaps in current transportation programs, particularly Traffic Safety Services grant programs
• Recommending improvements and assessing new initiatives for impact and efficiency
• Facilitating partnerships across government, industry, and the public
• Coordinating engagement activities and supporting consensus building on policy matters
• Preparing briefing notes, key messages, and strategic plans for senior leadership
• Translating complex data into actionable insights and business recommendations
• Staying ahead of emerging trends affecting Alberta’s transportation system

Role Responsibilities cont.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Strong analytical thinking to assess complex data and inform sound, actionable policy
• Effective communication skills to clearly explain ideas, build consensus, and produce high-impact reports and briefings
• Collaboration and relationship-building abilities to engage stakeholders and coordinate across diverse teams and jurisdictions
• Adaptability and initiative to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential matters

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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.    

Qualifications

Required:

• A related university degree (e.g., Public Administration, Business, Political Science, Economics, etc.), and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
• Equivalencies may be considered. 
• Cover letter detailing how your skills and experience align with the role's responsibilities, used to assess writing and communication skills. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
• Experience managing grants programs and assessing grant applications.
• Experiencing managing contracts, including financial and performance monitoring.

Preferred:

• Proficiency in policy research techniques, data analysis, and briefing note development.
• Strong knowledge of Alberta’s transportation policies, legislation, and regulatory environment.
• Familiarity with traffic safety trends and transportation infrastructure programs.

Equivalencies are:

• A related two-year diploma and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience; a related one-year certificate and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience; or a minimum of six (6) years of related experience in lieu of formal 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.

Notes

Additional Position Details:

• This position is a permanent, full-time role with the standard weekly work hours of 36.25, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm). 
• Location: Twin Atria Building, 4999 98 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6B 2X3

Recruitment Process:

• Pre-employment checks will be conducted to assess candidates’ suitability. These checks may include (but are not limited to): references, academic verification, etc.
• Testing may be administered as part of our assessment process. 
• 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. 
• Candidates with lesser qualifications may be considered at a lower classification and salary.

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.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.