Grants Specialist

Role Responsibilities

The Grants Specialist position is located in the Policy & Grants Unit within the SPAR Branch. This position reports to the Manager, Grants and Operations and will contribute and support the review and assessment of grant applications, provide feedback and recommendations, and support continuous improvements of grant application and assessment processes. This role will lead and support the delivery of multiple grant programs and be responsible for collecting, analyzing and reporting on data/results across these programs. This role will also work within the team to lead and support the implementation of recommendations for continuous program improvements.

You will be required to: 

• Lead and support grant application reviews and assessments.
• Provide program and technical support to stakeholders.
• Lead and support area research, analysis of grant program data/results, performance measurement, and reporting.
• Ensure the Director, Policy and Grants and Manager, Grants and Operations are supported in achieving the mandate and goals of the Division and Ministry.

The position requires in-depth problem-solving with a good understanding of SPAR's grants programs and sector research. The Grants Specialist provides a wide range of services including leading and/or supporting the provision of advice, research, analysis, and recommendations. The position requires the ability to work effectively and efficiently on diverse tasks and provide effective solutions and constructive advice on a regular basis.

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.

• Systems Thinking: Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals. Seeks insight on implications of different options. Analyzes long-term outcomes, focus on goals and values. Identifies unintended consequences.
• Creative Problem Solving: Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight. Asks questions to understand a problem. Looks for new ways to improve results and activities.  Explores different work methods and what made projects successful and shares learning. Collects breadth of data and perspectives to make choices.
• 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: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives. Plans based on experience. Holds self and others responsible for results. Partners with groups to achieve outcomes. Aims to exceed expectations.

Qualifications

Required:  

• University degree in Public Administration, Business, Social Sciences or related, PLUS 2 years related experience or equivalent as described.

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 5 years of experience.
• Related 2-year diploma PLUS a minimum 4 years of experience.
• Related minimum 6 years of experience. 

The successful candidate MUST also have: 

• Strong writing skills, including high level business writing and experience developing briefing notes, decision documents, and public facing communication materials.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with stakeholders or the public to share information, solve problems, or provide subject matter guidance.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret program data/results. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint) and ARTS, with exceptional attention to detail.

Assets: 

• Knowledge of Government of Alberta grant processes and approval procedures.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal legislation and/or policies related to sport.
• Understanding of information management requirements related to the Access to Information Act and the Protection of Privacy Act.
• Understanding of the sport, physical activity and recreation sector in Alberta and nationally.

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:

• Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position.
• Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday.
• Location: Edmonton or Calgary.

Recruitment Process:

• Candidates may be required to participate in a written assessment designed to evaluate their skills, knowledge, and experience.
• Cover Letter: Please provide a cover letter detailing how your skills, knowledge, and experience align with the requirements of the position.
• 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.