Rural Renewal and Grants Coordinator

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

RURAL RENEWAL AND GRANTS COORDINATOR

12-Month Term

A rewarding, exciting, and challenging experience awaits!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Major

• Coordinate all Rural Renewal Stream activities with direction from the Manager, including:

• Prepare high-quality grant proposals in a timely manner, including:

• Research on the project and the requirements of potential funding sources.

• Discussions with project proponents to ensure a thorough understanding of the project.

• Develop budgets, timelines, work plans, and other required documents.

• Making presentations and securing letters of support as needed.- Identify grants and funding opportunities or partnerships available.

• Submit reports to granting organizations following the completion of projects.

• Provide recognition for granting organizations as required.

• Develop and update administrative systems to make them more efficient.

• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with multiple stakeholders.

• Implement clerical duties and administrative processes.

• Conduct data entry.

Minor

• Seek feedback and information from directors, managers, and supervisors.
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations.
• Develop and maintain a filing system.
• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Organize and facilitate meetings.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

• Post-secondary diploma in business administration, public administration, or related field
• 2 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative support role.
• Experience in dealing with government officials is an asset.
• Experience with various immigration streams and processes is an asset.
• Knowledge of the requirements of mass communication media.
• Experience working with budgets and managing work plans.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Understand funding mechanisms that assist municipalities and non-profit societies.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License (or provincial equivalent).

SKILLS REQUIRED :

• Demonstrate measurable results and personal performance in grant writing initiatives.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent communication, computer, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Detail-oriented and skilled at multitasking.

Note : The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities and activities required for this position but gives a general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT :

• Occasional light lifting.
• Long periods of sitting.
• Extensive use of computer and telephone.
• Good lighting, temperature, and noise control.
• Normal working day consists of a maximum of 7.5 hours; however, occasional extended hours may be required.

HEALTH & SAFETY : All personnel working at the Town of Slave Lake are governed by the Health & Safety Policy.

• Ensure proper ergonomic requirements are met, and good ergonomic procedures are practiced
• Ensures all operations are conducted in a safe manner and in accordance with Town Policies and all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.

COMPENSATION AND REWARDS : The Town of Slave Lake offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an employer matched pension plan. We foster a culture of learning and development to support employees as they grow, through a variety of employee development initiatives, an education assistance program and special project opportunities.

How to apply :

• A cover letter clearly indicating the position title, accompanied by an up-to-date resume is required.
• Human Resources, Town of Slave Lake
• 10 Main Street S.W. P.O. Box 1030, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G 2A0

**We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will contact only those under consideration.