Funding Development and Compliance Manager

Lead funding development and compliance for the Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq at the Membertou Office, coordinating agreements, reporting, and renewals.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this permanent full-time Manager leads UNSM’s centralized funding function. The work protects existing services, funded positions, and standing with funders. It also advances applications aligned with community priorities and organizational capacity.

• Maintain grants and contribution agreement registers
• Track renewals, deliverables, amendments, and continuation funding
• Coordinate reporting packages and submission timelines
• Reconcile Indigenous Services Canada reporting notices
• Lead aligned funding applications and proposal responses

• Degree or diploma in business, administration, finance, or related field
• Four-plus years in funding, agreements, reporting, or nonprofit administration
• Strong proposal writing, budget literacy, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle

Use proposal writing, compliance coordination, and relationship-building skills to strengthen UNSM funding across member First Nations.