Grant & Incentive Program Manager

2 weeks ago

Niagara, Canada Niagara Region Full time

**Division**:
Community & Long Range Planning

**Important Notices & Amendments**:
As an employer of choice, Niagara Region offers competitive salaries and benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, a corporate wellness centre, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), mentorship and training programs, employee recognition programs, and more. In addition, the Region recognizes the value of having flexible work arrangements including hybrid work arrangements to support better work-life balance for our employees. Where operational needs align, and while ensuring business requirements and customer service expectations are achieved, employees may have an opportunity to work within a hybrid model, combining working from home and working in the office.

**Temporary Duration**:
Approximate Duration: 18 - 24 months

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

Please note that effective February 12, 2023 mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required as per the Niagara Region’s amended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Niagara Region. However, the Niagara Region continues to reserve the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction. The Niagara Region continues to strongly encourage everyone to remain up-to-date with vaccinations.

**Job Summary**:
Reporting to the Manager Long Range Planning and Customer Service, the Grant and Incentive Program Manager is responsible for managing the delivery and ongoing business functions related to the Region’s complex, and politically sensitive Regional grant and incentive programs.

**Education**:

- Master’s level degree is preferred.

**Knowledge**:

- A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible, relevant municipal experience.
- Experience in the delivery of grant and incentive programs
- Experience in dealing with highly sensitive or confidential information
- Sound knowledge of the Municipal Act, Planning Act and Regulations, Development Charges Act, Provincial policies, plans and guidelines, Regional Official Plan, Community Improvement Plans, budgeting practices
- Knowledge of project management norms and practices.
- Ability to lead the procurement of consultants, management of consultant’s work and staff, and financial accountability for project budget for consultant assignment.
- Membership or eligibility in the Canadian Institute of Planners, and/or other relevant designations (municipal ones or financial) is preferred.

**Responsibilities**:
**_ Leads the review of departmental grant and incentive programs (20% of time)_**:

- Analyzes the effectiveness including return on investment of grant and incentive programs through the development of performance measures
- Researches and analyzes emerging directions in economic incentives and makes recommendations on new programs and how to adopt new approaches
- Reviews programs and provides recommendations on the implementation of risk management measures
- Makes recommendations for continuous improvements for grant and incentive programs
- Ensures program changes are aligned with legislative requirements (e.g. Municipal Act)
- Develops, manages, and administers work programs and implementation plans for reviews
- Manages specialized external consulting teams
- Prepares and presents reports to senior management, committees of Regional Council, stakeholders and the public on program changes
- Develops

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