Grant Processing Advisor

Grant Processing Advisor (GOAPRDJP00000825)Client: Govt of AlbertaContract Duration: 7 monthsWork Status: For training in office at - Edmonton, is the Forestry building - 9920 108 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 2M4 - After training, work will be remoteWork Location: Forestry Building - 9920 108 St NW, Edmonton, AlbertaMust Have: Education Bachelor degree, diploma or certificates in related field of studyMust Have: Soft Skills Customer service skills and commitment to quality, responsibility, high work standards and initiatives.Excellent phone etiquette and customer service skillsThe ability to maintain accuracy while working at a fast pace.Must Have: Work Experience 2 years experience working in a role that demonstrates customer service skills with clients.2 years experience working in a role that required strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracyProven ability to show initiative and exercise sound business judgement with decision making in fast paced sometimes stressful environment Nice to have: Soft SkillsExperience working in a role that required excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work/taskNice to have: Travel/Flexible ScheduleAvailable for training in office at - Edmonton, is the Forestry building - 9920 108 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 2M4Nice to have: Work ExperienceExperience working in the area of childcare grant funding programs in Alberta.Description:Provide programs and services for Albertans that result in a productive workforce that meets the needs of the present and future economy by delivering programs.Deliver grant programs by evaluating all required criteria and respond to questions of employers and other stakeholders.Assist in developing processes to effectively manage risks through the grant and program delivery process.Coordinate projects to improve systems and processes to ensure that the program is innovative, the technology is effective and the program utilizes operational excellence principles. Guide change management strategies to support implementation as part of ongoing business. Participate in divisional projects to improve process, training, communication or policy.Reporting on processing/delivery activities to support program evaluation, financial processes, communication activities and management requests. This includes reporting from CRM systems, excel spreadsheets. Financial reporting and analysis, as accrual tracking is also required. Maintain processes, and procedures relating to compliance with grant/contract conditions to sustain compliance with government accountability requirements and to meet timely and accurate reporting on compliance requirements. Investigate client compliance with eligibility, funding and grant/ contact conditions. Provide advice to management on risk mitigation strategies and opportunities, complete reviews of potential fraud and develop recommendations for resolution, working with management, finance and legal staff. Manage and monitor grants and contracts to achieve successful outcomes and meet key departmental performance targets.Interpret and apply varied program policies and guidelines, working with individual stakeholders to proactively identify and address issues/problems to ensure defined results are achieved.Develop and implement processes to monitor effectiveness, timeliness, and compliance with policy of contracted services, including reviewing files and administrative systems, etc., analyze data and report on success rates, stakeholder feedback and client satisfaction.Proactively identify and resolve program delivery issues. Amend or cancel grants as may be required, taking legal, political, and client considerations into account.Evaluate the effectiveness of contracted services/programs and prepare statistical, financial and program activity reports for each grant/contract.Address and resolve client issues/complaints related to program delivery, program quality and eligibility.Provide research / analysis / consultation / program expertise to support the process of delivering grant programs that effectively and efficiently meet the goals of the department and address the needs of Albertans.Work collaboratively with internal and external parties to ensure effective delivery of grant programs.Working Hours:Standard Hours of work are 8:15 to 4:30pm with a 1 hr lunch break Alberta time, Monday through FridayAnticipated Interviews datesInterviews are estimated to start on Feb 2, 2026.Scoring Methodology:Financial/Pricing: 10%Resource Qualifications: 40%Interview Process: 50%ALL REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE DESCRIBED IN RESUME UNDER THE JOB/PROJECT WHERE EXPERIENCE WAS ATTAINED.EACH JOB/PROJECT MUST CONTAIN THE TERM OF THE JOB/PROJECT IN THE FORMAT MMM/YYYY to MMM/YYYY.