Grants Clerk

Introduction

The Community Development Branch works to strengthen community planning and development in neighborhoods, communities and regions across Manitoba. The Branch provides single window services including capacity-building, advisory and consultative support of community-based and regional organizations and local government. It focuses staffing and on-line resources to assist organizations to be more self-sufficient, strengthen governance and enable improved outcomes including access to programs, grants and resources, in partnership with other departments and organizations.

To be considered for this position, candidates are required to submit the Application Screening Form, along with their resume and cover letter. See below for further instructions.

Conditions of Employment: Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Qualifications: Essential: Post-secondary education in Office/Business Administration, Accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience in general financial accounting and administration, including accounts payable. Experience interpreting and applying policies, procedures, guidelines, rules, terms and/or conditions. Experience working with Microsoft Office software, including (Outlook, Word, and Excel). Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships and interact effectively with team members, clients, and the general public. Strong attention to detail to work efficiently with a high degree of accuracy. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and manage conflicting demands. Strong verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Desired: Experience with SAP and/or Grants Management System (GMS)/ or other databases. Experience with grant programs, criteria and policies.  Duties: The Grants Clerk is responsible for grants management, administrative and financial functions within the Community Development Branch (CDB). This includes oversight of a specialized Grants Management System (GMS) to track grant applications, prepare grant summaries, update approvals and process grant payments ensuring that financial accountability requirements are met and in accordance with Provincial Grant and Other Funding Accountability Guide. The incumbent is also responsible for budgetary and financial exercises with the Administrative Officers associated with grant expenditures; maintenance and updates to the Grants Management System (GMS); and administrative support to the Program team to ensure the effective delivery of Branch programs.

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