Indigenous Grants Advisor

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Indigenous Programs, the Indigenous Grants Advisor supports the administration and delivery of grant programs within First Nations Relations, including the First Nations Development Fund (FNDF), Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF), Indigenous Reconciliation Initiative (IRI), Protocol and Relationship Agreements Secretariat (PRAS), iGaming, and other related funding initiatives. These programs provide financial support to First Nations and Indigenous organizations to advance community priorities, economic development, and reconciliation outcomes in alignment with provincial policies and program guidelines. The Indigenous Grants Advisor coordinates key aspects of the grant administration process, including responding to program inquiries, participating in the intake and review of applications, maintaining grant files and program records, coordinating grant payments, and preparing program correspondence and reports. The position supports the consistent and accountable delivery of funding by ensuring applications and documentation meet program requirements and by tracking funding allocations and reporting information.

Other Responsibilities include:

• Coordinates the intake and administration of grant applications for First Nations Relations funding programs, including FNDF, ABIF, IRI, PRAS, iGaming, and other related initiatives.
• Establishes and maintains application files and ensures documentation is complete and aligned with program guidelines.
• Conducts reviews of applications to confirm completeness, eligibility requirements, and appropriate signing authority.
• Identifies application gaps or discrepancies and works with applicants to obtain additional information.
• Reviews applications to assess alignment with program parameters and identifies any previous funding associated with the applicant or project.
• Responds to inquiries from First Nations, Metis communities, Indigenous organizations, and the public regarding program requirements, application processes, and funding guidelines.
• Prepares general correspondence, meeting materials, reports, minutes, and briefing documents as required.
• Coordinates grant payment processes, including preparing and reviewing vendor payment requests and supporting documentation.
• Prepares and verifies vendor list packages, cheque packages, and related documentation for Finance and Administration and program leadership approval.
• Tracks grant allocations and payments to ensure accurate financial reporting and alignment with approved program budgets.
• Updates grant information systems and databases, including coding applications, entering applicant data, and updating application status information.

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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.

Develop Networks: Applies past learning, identifies causes of outcomes, holds self and others accountable, collaborates to achieve results, and seeks opportunities to exceed expectations.

Drive for Results: Applies past learning to plans, identifies causes of success or setbacks, holds self and others accountable, partners with others to achieve results, and seeks opportunities to exceed expectations.

Build Collaborative Environments: Works collaboratively by valuing others’ expertise, encouraging open dialogue, resolving conflict respectfully, addressing inappropriate behaviour, and recognizing the contributions of all team members.

Qualifications

4 years University graduation in a related field (e.g., Business, Public Policy, Native Studies, Social Sciences, Women and Gender studies, or related field) plus 2 years related experience.

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:

• Experience and/or knowledge with Indigenous histories, cultures, and the government-Indigenous relationship.
• Experience and/or knowledge working with grants.
• Experience and/or knowledge with Alberta’s political environment.

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

Hours of Work:

• 8:15 am to 4:30 pm
• 36.25 hours per week (full-time) Monday to Friday.

Term of Employment:

• Permanent

Location:

•  Edmonton

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 – June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

Cover letter is Mandatory.   

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.