Grants Analyst

Role Responsibilities

This role is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, stakeholder focused environment and enjoys taking on complex grant processes from end to end. You’ll play a key role in shaping grant agreements, supporting stakeholders, and contributing to high impact materials for senior leadership. If you’re detail oriented, collaborative, and ready to take on greater responsibility, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact. 

Key Responsibilities 
•    Engage directly with grant stakeholders to support inquiries, approvals, and overall program understanding
•    Gather and document requirements to support the development of grant agreements and related materials
•    Collaborate with Legal Services to review, refine, and finalize grant documentation
•    Draft and prepare grant agreements, amendments, and supporting documents
•    Coordinate the approval process and ensure timely execution of agreements
•    Conduct compliance reviews and ensure all documentation meets program and policy standards
•    Prepare, organize, and close grant files in accordance with established procedures
•    Develop stakeholder facing materials as well as Ministerial and Executive briefing materials

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.

Systems Thinking: Observes and understands larger impact of role. Sees impact of work on organization; anticipates change in own area based on activities in other areas. Considers how own work impacts others and vice versa. Ask questions to understand broader goals. Aware of how organization adds value for clients and stakeholders.

Creative Problem Solving: Is open to new ideas and breaks problems down to identify solutions. Breaks down problems into small parts. Constructively questions and challenges the norm. Open to other’s perspectives and aware of own. Contributes ideas for improving processes and adapts existing practice to address problems.

Develop Networks: Works on maintaining close relations with all stakeholders. Identifies key stakeholder relationships. Has contact with range of interested parties. Actively incorporates needs of a broader group. Influences others through communication techniques.

Drive for Results: Actively sets goals and remains open to advice on reaching them. Sets goals and prioritizes work. Identifies and corrects areas for improvement. Suggests actions; asks for advice when lacking information or multiples priorities. Operates within APS value system.

Agility: Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change. Takes opportunities to improve work processes. Anticipates and adjusts behaviour to change. Remains optimistic, calm, and composed in stressful situations. Seeks advice and support to change appropriately. Works creatively within guidelines.

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:  University degree in a related field; no experience required; or equivalent as described below

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

For Example: 
Related 1 year certificate PLUS a minimum 3 years of experience
Related 2-year diploma PLUS a minimum 2 years of experience
Related minimum 4 years of experience  

The successful candidate MUST  also have: 
•    Experience supporting grant administration, funding programs, or similar structured processes
•    Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal oversight
•    Demonstrated experience preparing formal documents, agreements, or structured work products
•    Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholder inquiries simultaneously
•    Strong communication and relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders
•    High attention to detail and accuracy in documentation, compliance, and file management
•    Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office/M365 and ability to learn new systems quickly
•    Valid Class 5 Drivers license (or equivalent) and a clear driver abstract

Assets  : 
•    Experience drafting grant agreements, amendments, or other legal/contractual documents
•    Previous work in a government, public sector, or regulatory environment
•    Experience preparing briefing materials for senior leadership or executives
•    Knowledge of grant lifecycle processes, compliance requirements, or funding frameworks
•    Experience coordinating approval processes or working within structured governance models
•    Familiarity with stakeholder engagement, program delivery, or client service environments
•    MS Teams based stakeholder experience management

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

Term of Employment: Permanent Full-time position 

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Location: Edmonton   

Cover Letter: Please provide a cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge and experience as they relate to this role.

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
•    Leadership and mentorship programs