Role Responsibilities

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference on matters relating to the aging population and Alberta’s seniors? If so, the Seniors Strategic Planning Branch is looking for you to join their team!

The Seniors Strategic Planning Branch (within Seniors Division) promotes programs, policies, and initiatives to address social isolation, elder abuse, older workers, ageism, transportation needs, and aging well in community for older Albertans. In addition, the division is responsible for community-based seniors serving sector development, administering community grants, supporting collaboration with stakeholders, and providing input on cross-ministry policies and programs to support seniors from a government wide perspective.

 
The Grants and Contracts Coordinator plays an essential role in the administration and management of grants and contracts for the program areas. 

The position:

• Is responsible for developing a coordinated grant and contract management process for the Seniors Strategic Planning Branch.
• Designs and maintains grant reporting and looks for opportunities for continuous improvement.  
• Supports the program areas by drafting and facilitating execution of grant agreements, monitoring and processing payments and managing the approval workflows for associated business processes.

As the successful candidate, you will have:

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong analytical ability, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Financial background and proficiency using Excel for tracking and reporting
• Creativity and flexibility.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

 If you’re ready for your next challenge, we want to hear from you!

Please click on this link JR70792 – PS3- Grants and Coordinator - JD  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.

The following competencies will support your success in this role: 

• Systems Thinking 
• Creative Problem Solving 
• Agility 
• Drive for Results 
• Develop Networks 

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience (A degree in public or business administration, social sciences, community development, education, etc.) A master's degree or accounting designation is an asset,

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

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.

Assets
Preference will be given to the candidate with the following assets and knowledge:

• Knowledge of government grant administration to municipalities, Metis Settlements, and/or civil society organizations
• Stakeholder relations practices 
• Knowledge of municipal government and civil society organization’s governance, structures, and administrative practices
• Experience with Master and Subsidiary agreements
• Experience leading a team
• Intermediate accounting principles
• Extensive computer skills utilizing Windows-based applications including advanced Microsoft excel skills, word, excel, databases, and Service Now
• Excellent verbal communication and the ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Expert Excel proficiency to develop budget summaries, charts and tables, with experience with basic arithmetic formulas (=sum(), =average (), = vlookup()).  

Notes

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday

This position is located at the Foresty Building (9920 - 108 Street) 

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.

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.
• 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.