Grant Program Specialist

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 73478
Ministry: Agriculture and Irrigation
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary Salaried (End Date: March 31, 2028)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 28, 2025
Classification: Program Services 4

**Salary**: $2,757.39-$3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,968- $94,069/year)

**Role Responsibilities**:
Are you passionate about sustainable agriculture and want to support program extension and delivery aimed at improving sustainable agriculture practices while supporting economic opportunities? If yes, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead communications, extension and promotion activities related to Sustainable CAP Programs (including Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program **(RALP)** and On-Farm Efficiency Program **(OFEP)**) across Alberta.
- Deliver presentations and develop information packaging related to Sustainable CAP environmental programs and their environmental goals.
- Develop and manage one-off grants and contracts relating to program delivery, providing expertise and guidance throughout the entire lifecycle of one-off grants and contracts, from proposal evaluation to grant/contract development, project management, and reporting.
- Establish and maintain networks with industry groups, post-secondary institutions, applied research organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Mentor stakeholders on the objectives of Sustainable CAP environmental programs and related initiatives.
- Key contact for internal staff communications and updates, including ensuring any program updates or key communications are shared with 310-FARM and other relevant department contacts.
- Coordinate with CAP Secretariat to ensure that promotional materials meet Sustainable CAP branding standards, and all necessary approvals are received.
- Monitor and interpret financial information and produce and analyze reports to assist management in decision making.
- Evaluation and reporting on grant program outcomes, and support for program improvements and program development.
- Monitor, evaluate, and review grant status, payments, and on-site verifications, including coordinating with the Financial Services to support resolution of compliance issues, as needed.
- Collect, input, and report information regarding program performance measures from grant-funded projects, including liaising with the CAP Secretariat as appropriate.
- Use performance insights to inform strategic program improvements, and support alignment with government priorities.
- Participate in planning for future Sustainable CAP partnerships.
- Provide programming advice and recommendations, including through briefing notes, summary reports, and decision-making materials as required.
- Develop briefing notes and materials for senior leadership that analyze the strategic implications, industry relevance, and environmental outcomes of grant-funded programs. Ensure information is evidence-based and aligned with departmental priorities.

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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:

- **Systems Thinking** -Takes a long-term view towards agricultural sector profitability and improved environmental sustainability. Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts of agri-environmental initiatives, seeks stakeholder perspectives.
- **Creative Problem Solving** - Development of new grant programs, one-off grants, and contracts that meet the needs of the Department and the recipients. Interpreting and addressing applicant concerns is a key component of program success. Engages stakeholders to identify solutions and contributes to program improvements through innovative thinking.
- **Develop Networks** - Builds strong internal and external relationships to support effective program delivery, issue resolution, and mutual understanding of agri-environmental objectives. Open to perspectives towards agri-environmental objectives and solutions. Builds relationships with Legal Services, Financial Services, and the CAP Secretariat to (1) support the development of new grant programs and (2) pro-actively address grant issues and improve delivery efficiencies.
- **Drive for Results** - Monitors program implementation and identifies delivery barriers, working proactively with teams to resolve issues and enhance effectiveness. Identifies budget pressures and provides reports to the Manager with recommendations.

**Qualifications**:
University Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Agriculture, Public Policy/Administration or related field **plus** 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent