Community Grants Coordinator

**Job Information**

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)

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:

- Providing financial assistance;
- Building the adaptive, leadership, management, and technical capacity of organizations through facilitation and training on governance, leadership, strategic planning, fund development, collaborations, and more.
- Identifying and addressing broader nonprofit sector issues and initiatives through gathering and analyzing meaningful data on the sector, and undertaking research on key sector trends to inform and set policy direction;
- Building cross-sector partnerships and collaborations to achieve shared goals; and
- Building awareness of the critical role of the nonprofit sector in fostering a strong Alberta economy, and healthy and vibrant communities.

The Community Grants Unit is looking for one (1) temporary Community Grants Coordinator, at the Program Services 3 classification, located in Edmonton.

**Role Responsibilities**:
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:

- Contributes significantly to the effective delivery of the CFEP Small and Large and CIP Project-Based grant programs.
- Supports Public Information Officers with accurate and current grant program information and supports Community Grants Advisors in the review process, evaluation and funding recommendation during the grant cycle.
- Supports grant program delivery using knowledge of systems thinking, research and analysis, project management, program delivery, policy implementation, evaluation and capacity building.
- Identifies issues, gaps and efficiencies for the program improvements during the grant and applicant lifecycle.
- Contributes to the effective functioning of the Community Grant Unit through the effective management of time and active participation and achievement of business and operational goals.
- Understands and supports the various legislation, policies and Acts that govern the work of the Unit.

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**APS Competencies**:
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:
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.

**Qualifications**:
University graduation in a related field (i.e. social sciences, humanities, business) and two years of related experience is required. Related experience must include:

- Knowledge of the grant management cycle.
- Knowledge of the non-profit voluntary sector, organizational stru