Job Information
Job Title: Grant Advisor
Job Requisition ID: 78176
Ministry: Assisted Living and Social 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: January 09, 2026,
Classification: Program Services 3
Salary: $2,849.89 to $ 3,738.14 bi-weekly ($74, 382 - $97, 565/year)
The Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services leads housing, assisted living and continuing care, seniors, income, employment and homelessness supports, disability services, and other social-based programs. For more information about ALSS, visit our website: https://www.alberta.ca/assisted-living-and-social-services
The Housing Division within Assisted Living and Social Services uses a community-based delivery model for the provision of housing programs, initiatives, and services to a wide variety of Albertans in need of housing solutions. The Housing Division works with over 350 housing providers (municipalities, housing management bodies, Indigenous governments and organizations, and non-profit and private sector organizations) to provide stable and sustainable lower-cost housing for Albertans in need, including support for existing and new housing options for over 120,000 low-income families, individuals, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.
Reporting to the Manager, Capital Grants & Reporting, as a Grant Advisor, you will manage and monitor Housing Capital Grant program agreements to ensure compliance with funding terms and conditions. You will review and analyze reports submitted by grant recipients, follow up on late or incomplete submissions, and address compliance issues in a timely manner.
You will provide advice, guidance, and clear information to grant recipients on reporting requirements, program obligations, and compliance expectations. This includes responding to inquiries, participating in meetings to address non-compliance, and supporting recipients in meeting program requirements.
You will prepare and process grant agreements and amendments, working closely with internal partners such as Legal Services, Financial Support Services, and senior leadership to ensure agreements are reviewed, approved, and executed in accordance with established processes. You will also maintain accurate grant records and tracking systems, participate in training and information sessions, and recommend improvements to strengthen grant reporting, monitoring, and program delivery.
To be successful in this role you will also support the manager and senior staff by contributing to briefing materials, action requests, and other documents for executive leadership and the Minister. This role includes participating in cross-branch and ministry-wide initiatives, supporting program improvements, building strong working relationships, and contributing to the implementation of key housing initiatives such as Stronger Foundations.
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.
As the Grant Advisor, in addition to your education and experience, you will demonstrate well-honed competencies in the following areas:
• Systems Thinking: to identify emerging issues, challenges, and opportunities, provide options for resolution and develop recommendations to prevent or mitigate legal or political risk associated with consultation initiatives.
• Build Collaborative Environments: Teamwork-oriented to collaborate with ministry staff to plan, implement and assess specific programs to ensure the delivery of an integrated consultation program across the province.
• Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.
• Develop Networks: Proactively develop and maintain effective partnerships with multiple stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of diverse interests and the achievement of collaborative outcomes.
• Agility: anticipate and adapt by focusing on long-term goals, changing the way we approach situations, using new ideas and solutions to achieve results
Minimum Recruitment Standards:
University graduation in a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below:
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.
Preference will be given to candidates with education in Bachelor of Arts, Social Science, Sciences, Business or Finance.
Assets:
• Previous experience with grant program delivery and working with other orders of government.
• Understanding of the mandates and roles of Alberta Social Housing Corporation and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, third party housing providers, municipalities, industry associates and other ministries involved in the delivery of stable and sustainable lower-cost housing for Albertans in need.
• Previous experience with project delivery, agreements, and reporting.
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.
• Hours of work are 36.25 weekly, Monday to Friday.
This competition will be used to fill a full-time position in Edmonton .
• Please include a cover letter that clearly outlines your suitability for the role and highlights how your experience aligns with the position's requirements.
• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. A Criminal Record Check will only need to be provided upon request. 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.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
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.
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.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.
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 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.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Nadine Uwimana at Nadine.Uwimana@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.