The Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 invites applications for the position of Grants Coordinator. This position is a proactive professional responsible for conducting market research, administering grants, and producing financial reports. This role involves overseeing grant financial data with managers, assisting with budgeting and year-end processes, understanding funding agreements, and ensuring compliance with financial reporting and regulations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Identify and research various types of grant opportunities available.
- Inform and collaborate with program managers and internal teams to gather information and data to apply for grant opportunities.
- Compile necessary material for the application process through cooperation, evaluation, and other independent research methods.
- Prepare and compile all components of each grant application submission, ensuring the proposal is formatted, packaged, and submitted per grant agency requirements.
- Assist the finance team in grant budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Develop grant tracking systems for funding and proposals, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information. Keep a current account of grant funding available.
- Maintain accurate financial records and allocate expenditures to capital accounts.
- Ensure the effective stewardship of grant funding through budgeting, administrative procedures, and compliance with grant agency requirements.
- Monitor and coordinate the administration of any post-award follow-up requirements, including submitting the Statement of Financial Expenditure and reports following the prescribed deadlines.
- Coordinate the preparation of final written reports and presentations of the grant project to stakeholders.
- Maintain master files for grants documentation related to programs and funding.
- Support the Finance Manager on various accounting and financial tasks, with responsibilities subject to change based on organizational needs and priorities.
- Maintain a strong knowledge of grant funding policies, regulations, and procedures to address and advise on any changes.
Qualifications:
- Holds a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field (Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Project Management).
- 2+ years of technical writing experience for proposals and finding grant opportunities.
- Experience in Public Sector Accounting is considered an asset.
- Proficiency in Excel and database management.
- Sound knowledge of financial reporting and processes, budgeting, internal controls and procedures.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- High degree of personal initiative, integrity, and professionalism.
- Proficient in managing databases and data entry with keen attention to detail.
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage complex projects and convey complex information.
- This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong financial acumen and the ability to secure and manage grant funding effectively.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also being self-motivated.
Please visit md.bonnyville.ab.ca/jobs.aspx for a full job description.
All interested applicants are invited to submit their resume, in confidence to:
Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87
Attn: Human Resources
Postal Bag 1010
Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 2J7
Fax: (780) 826-4524
Email: hr@md.bonnyville.ab.ca
Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found