Senior Grant Officer

Compensation Range (CAD) $56,520 - $60,053 ($31.05-$33.00)

Employee Working

Location:

Partially Virtual / Hybrid

Employment Status: Temporary Full-time (24 months)

• Manage a portfolio of grant partnerships and maintain partner relationships.
• Support grant partners with project implementation, problem‑solving, and reporting.
• Oversee all stages of grant management, including partner validation, application assessment, contract drafting, approvals, and monitoring.
• Support grant program launch, orientation, and implementation.
• Ensure quality control and monitoring of assigned grant programs.
• Collaborate with program teams to address challenges and align solutions with grant partner needs.
• Maintain tracking tools and project files to ensure accurate reporting.
• Ensure grant lifecycle compliance with policies and guidelines, recommending process enhancements.

• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience and a 1-2 year post‑secondary certification/diploma and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in grants and/or program administration and monitoring of programs and projects.
• Professional experience with First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis Nations or communities.
• Active in broader Indigenous networks and a commitment to sharing and advancing knowledge derived from Indigenous knowledge systems, balancing Western and Indigenous world views.
• Strong communication skills, diplomacy and empathy to interpret information and deliver advice, clarify client or stakeholder needs, offer solutions, and resolve escalations in new or somewhat sensitive situations.
• Ability to manage multiple grants simultaneously, track deadlines, and ensure successful program implementation.
• Ability to ensure accuracy in grant proposals/applications, financial reports, and compliance documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint and database management tools.
• Written and oral communication skills in English (required);
  French is considered a strong asset.

• The majority of the work is performed in an office or home environment.
• Some work may be performed in an environment which may have varying degrees of impact from the disaster or emergency situation.
• Work requires the ability to work to deadlines.
• Requirement to travel within Canada.
• A valid driver's license with a satisfactory drivers’ abstract is required.
• Eligibility to work in Canada is required.
• Pre‑employment screening will include a satisfactory Enhanced Police Information Check (E‑PIC).