Job Information
Job Title: Senior Grant Advisor
Job Requisition ID: 71613
Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: June 17, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068/year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
The ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services ensures effective policing and delivers programs and services to support victims of crime and building safe and healthy communities. For more information about the ministry please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/public-safety-and-emergency-services.aspx.
The Community Initiatives Support (CIS) provides leadership and oversight of Alberta’s approach to community-based crime prevention, including building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, and developing and managing grant programs to support programs and services that aim to reduce crime and address social disorder in the province. The Unit is responsible for the Alberta Security Infrastructure Program, the Alberta Crime Prevention Grant, and community-based funding awarded under the Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund.
Are you passionate about building safer communities across Alberta? Do you have experience in grant management and working with community organizations? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Senior Grant Advisor.
Reporting to the Manager, Community Safety Grants, the Senior Grant Advisor is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with crime prevention and community safety stakeholders and supporting the effective administration of grants and other community-based initiatives. This role plays a key part in supporting applicants, managing adjudication processes, and ensuring accountability and compliance with program guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
• Contribute to the development of grant guidelines, application forms, and communication materials.
• Respond to public inquiries and support applicants in understanding eligibility and application processes.
• Lead the administration of grant programs, including intake, adjudication, and reporting.
• Make funding recommendations and advise on program design and policy improvements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with funded organizations and community stakeholders.
• Review final reports to ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-ministry partners, law enforcement, and non-profit organizations.
• Liaise with Technology and Innovation to support ongoing development and maintenance of the unit’s grant management system.
• Support the Community Initiative Supports (CIS) Unit in achieving business plan and operational goals.
• Limited travel may be required to engage with stakeholders and grant recipients.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in communities across Alberta. You will work with a dedicated team, contribute to innovative programs, and help shape the future of crime prevention in the province.
If you're looking for a rewarding challenge and want to be part of a program that makes a difference, we encourage you to apply today.
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.
Creative Problem Solving: Ability to gather information from varied sources, analyze and interpret information to formulate reports and make decisions related to case planning.
Agility: Ability to prioritize competing workload pressures in an effective manner and contribute to the organizational goals.
Drive for Results: Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities in order to deliver outcomes consistent with departmental objectives and directives.
Building Collaborative Environment: Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of teams within the workplace, community and other Government ministries/agencies to meet client and ministry goals and objectives.
Developing Networks: Ability to interact positively, build relationships and work effectively with others.
Undergraduate degree (4 years) in related field plus four (4) years of relevant experience is required.
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
Required:
• Experience in grant or contract management.
• Experience developing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Please outline your experience as it relates to the qualifications in detail in your cover letter. Applications will not be considered without a cover letter. The cover letter and resume will be used as a screening tool for effective written communication skills and attention to detail.
Assets:
• Experience developing grant and program policy and guidelines.
• Experience budgeting, financial tracking and reporting.
• Knowledge of government contract and grant management best practices, including the Ministerial Grants Regulation within the
Government Organization Act.
• Knowledge or experience in negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution to work effectively with stakeholders.
• Knowledge or experience in community safety and well-being programs and services concepts, programs and services.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License
This competition may be used to fill other vacancies in the near future.
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.
• John E Brownlee Building, Edmonton, Alberta
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week (permanent full time)
• Monday to Friday (8:15 am to 4:30 pm)
Other Application Information:
• A cover letter is required with your application, outlining how your education and experience aligns with the role.
• Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interviews.
• Please indicate employment duration for all roles listed on your resume and whether you worked part-time or full-time. For example, January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs. shifts/week).
• This position may require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.
• 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.
• 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
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-human-resource-directives
• 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
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Tetyana Adamyk at Tetyana.Adamyk@gov.ab.ca.
For any questions or interest regarding this employer and the application process, please contact:
Mohammad Haidar
Join us in shaping Alberta's future. As the Government of Alberta, we are committed to creating a stronger province for generations to come. The Alberta Public Service works to deliver a vast array of programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.
With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.