Join the team

Community Relations

• Support applicants in developing grant applications and respond to public inquiries

• Work with the Grants Coordinator, HCIP, and the Indigenous Initiatives Lead to increase the reach of the grants program

• Contribute to sector communities of practice

• Coordinate with Communications to promote the program

Program Development

• Identify and implement program improvements based on feedback and trends

• Develop new funding streams to meet strategic goals

Peer Review Management

• Recruit, train, and support peer grants juries

Peer Review Management

• Recruit, train, and support peer grants juries

• Plan and facilitate jury meetings

Application Administration

• Guide applicants through the process

• Process submissions and issue agreements

• Track progress of funded projects

Reporting & Records

• Report jury outcomes to the Executive Director

• Maintain accurate records and develop forms

• Experience working with Indigenous ways of knowing and protocols regarding

  knowledge sharing, gathering consensus

  • Demonstrated experience and success working with communities in program support,

  community development, and/or outreach.

  • Familiarity with and understanding of issues facing marginalized communities and

  equity-seeking groups.

  • Experience developing cultural and heritage-based programs that support community-

  driven heritage work.

  • Knowledge and understanding of the City of Edmonton’s Indigenous Framework.

  • Experience and education in a relevant field preferred.

  • Project Management experience with meticulous attention to detail, process, and

  documentation.

  • Excellent time management skills.

  • Ability to learn and adhere to established processes, as well as develop new processes as required.

• Familiarity with and appreciation for Edmonton’s heritage and community organizations.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external

  stakeholders, including management of agreements.

  • Knowledge and understanding of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada,

  its history, Calls to Action, and work underway in response

Plan and make decisions in a timely manner.

• Work effectively within a team as well as independently.

• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office

• Experience and ability working with program budgets.

• Familiarity with Survey Monkey grant portal is an asset.

• Hybrid work culture.

• Paid Vacation: 3 weeks /year for the 1st year & 4 weeks/ year starting in the 2nd year.

• Paid Wellness days: up to 12 days of wellness leave for illness, medical appointments, family emergencies, (job protected leaves – under the discretion of the ED)

• Personal Days: 4 paid personal days

• Additional paid days off during the months of June-August and December.

• Professional development funds.

• Office hours: Monday – Thursday 8.30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The work week generally falls into this schedule with flexibility needed for occasional events or meetings on evenings or weekends.