Job Information
Job Title: Community Grants Coordinator
Job Requisition ID: 72484
Ministry: Arts, Culture and Status of Women
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary — Up to 12 months
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: June 25, 2025
Classification: Program Services 3 Market Adjustement
Salary: $2,626.89 to $3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,561- $ 90,011/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.
Arts, Culture and Status of Women works to improve Albertans’ quality of life through support of cultural development, historical preservation and increased gender equality. For more information on the work Arts, Culture and Status of Women does, visit this link: Arts, Culture and Status of Women | Alberta.ca.
The Community Engagement Branch supports the broad nonprofit/voluntary sector to build and strengthen its human and financial capacity by:
The Community Grants Unit under the Community Engagement Branch administers funds to non-profit organizations that have a positive impact on the quality of life in Alberta’s communities. These grant programs reinvest revenues into communities; empower local citizens and community organizations to work together and respond to local needs. This unit administers over 75 million through several main grant programs and receives more than 2,000 grant applications on an annual basis.
The Community Grants Unit is looking for one (1) temporary Community Grants Coordinator, at the Program Services 3 classification, located in Edmonton.
For more information on the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Status of Women, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/arts-culture-and-status-of-women.
The Community Grants Coordinator supports the efficient delivery of the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small and Large, Community Initiatives Program (CIP) Project-Based and other grant programs as needed.
These programs have a combined budget of more than $75 million annually.
Reporting to the Program Manager Community Grants, the Community Grants Coordinator:
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
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.
Specific competencies required for this position include:
Agility: Anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, demonstrate resilience in times of uncertainty, and effectively work in a changing and fast-paced environment.
Building Collaborative Environments: In this position, you will be building Ministry and cross Ministry relations and surrounded by complex relationships with a variety of stakeholders. Foster collaborative environments to navigate occasional conflicting perspectives, requirements, and priorities.
Creative problem Solving: Sound and professional judgement and in-depth understanding of the mandate and intent of Community Grant programs is required. Demonstrate an ability to identify implications, define issues, and develop appropriate solutions; and maintain an awareness of the general government direction.
Systems Thinking: Take the initiative to seek out relevant information and analyze long-term outcomes. Ability to identify issues and opportunities in the system and develop a variety of approaches and possible solutions to address them.
Drive for Results: Identify ways to exceed performance expectations. Demonstrate initiative, independence and reliability; maintain a strategic focus; prioritize actions effectively.
University graduation in a related field (i.e. social sciences, humanities, business) and two years of related experience is required. Related experience must include:
Preference will be given to candidates that have:
Equivalencies may be considered.
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.
A cover letter outlining how your experience, skills and knowledge relates to the qualifications of this role is required and may be used to assess your writing abilities.
This is a temporary opportunity located out of the Cardinal Building, 17205 – 106A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta.
Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:
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 Liliane Karara at Liliane.Karara@gov.ab.ca.
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.