Program Officer, Grants

About Food Banks Canada   Food Banks Canada supports a national network of more than 5,500 food banks and community organizations through investment, advocacy, research, and solutions to food insecurity.
About the Role   The Program Officer, Grants supports a national capacity granting program and other program implementations and administration for provincial associations and affiliated food banks. This is a full-time, 12-month contract position that is remote and may be based anywhere in Canada.
Responsibilities     Administer grants and applications through the Survey Monkey Apply grant portal.
Support program development, communications, implementation, evaluation, and improvement.
Coordinate grant disbursements with Finance and ensure compliance with grant frameworks.
Work with vendors and consultants on program elements, agreements, guidelines, and evaluation processes.
Track contractual obligations, reporting data, timelines, and grant outcomes.
Prepare program and donor reports, grant updates, and presentations.
Coordinate working groups and grant review committees.
Build relationships with food banks, provincial associations, and program partners; attend meetings and provide follow-up.
Provide webinar training on grant opportunities and processes.
Qualifications     Undergraduate degree or equivalent.
At least four years of nonprofit program management experience.
Strong written and verbal communication, donor reporting, budgeting, analytical, problem-solving, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; grant software and database experience is an asset.

Experience with Government of Canada-funded granting programs and English-French bilingualism are assets.
Compensation and Schedule   Salary: $59,535-$74,419 per year. Full-time, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work.