Role Responsibilities

TEC has an exciting opportunity for a professional Senior Program Advisor to join the team in Edmonton area. The Strategic Procurement Planning and Grants Branch is responsible for the administration of Provincial and Federal grant programs that support municipal transit, transportation infrastructure, water and wastewater infrastructure across Alberta.

These grant programs include the:

• Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP) that provides capital grant funding to municipalities for local infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges and community airports. These projects improve the movement of goods and people to support local economic growth.
• Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership (AMWWP), Water for Life (W4L) and First Nations Water Tie-In Program which support eligible water and wastewater infrastructure that contributes to safe, reliable and sustainable services for Alberta communities.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Administering the AMWWP, W4L and STIP grant programs in accordance with approved program guidelines, funding agreements, legislation, government policies and applicable financial requirements.
• Provide program management advice, financial coordination and reporting, policy interpretation and guidance to internal and external stakeholders and provide leadership with recommendations as part of program requirements.
• Review and assess grant applications, project proposals and funding requests, including analysis of eligibility, project scope, costs, funding sources, risks and alignment with program objectives and government priorities.
• Provide financial oversight and analysis of grant portfolios, including monitoring funding commitments, expenditures, forecasts, payment requirements and project financial pressures to support effective stewardship of public funds.
• Monitor funded projects throughout implementation, including project progress, funding requirements, reporting obligations, risks, compliance with funding agreements and achievement of program outcomes.
• Support the development, negotiation, implementation and amendment of grant agreements and related funding arrangements with municipalities, other governments and eligible organizations. Contribute to the effective operation and management of the unit and Branch through identifying and responding to complex and multi-faceted requests, many of which require leading, gathering, and analyzing input from across the Ministry and municipalities to form strategic recommendations.
• Lead and contribute to the development of briefing notes, action request responses, news releases, research reports, funding recommendations, ministerial correspondence, and other documents.
• Serve as one of the primary contacts for the unit in the development of new initiatives and programs, including providing analysis for stakeholders to support requests to leverage funding to support municipal priorities.
• Participate on committees and working groups at the branch, division, and Ministry levels, representing the unit and providing input to development of processes, systems, and operational policies as appropriate.

Role Responsibilities (contd.)

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of program or grant administration.
• Ability to develop, interpret and analyze policy as well as to evaluate and recommend improvements.
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills.
• Ability to work in a fast pace, high stress environment.
• Ability to prioritize as well as respond to changing priorities and timelines while leading multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

• Agility: Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change Build Collaborative Environments: Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict. Encourages broad thinking on projects and works to eliminate barriers to progress. Facilitates communication and collaboration. Anticipates and reduces conflict at the outset. Credits others and gets talent recognized. Promotes collaboration and commitment.
• Creative Problem Solving: Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight.
• System Thinking: Takes a long term view towards organizations objectives and how to achieve them.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• A related university degree (e.g., Business Administration, Urban or Regional Planning, Finance, Economics, Social Sciences, Engineering, etc.), and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience in working in program/project management and / or grants management. Equivalencies will be considered.
• Cover letter detailing how your skills and experience align with the role's responsibilities, used to assess writing and communication skills. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Equivalencies:

• A related two-year diploma and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience;
• A related one-year certificate and a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience; or
• A minimum of eight (8) years of related experience in lieu of formal education.

Assets:

• Experience with grant program development, implementation, administration, monitoring, financial management as well as evaluation and reporting.
• Knowledge or experience related to municipal infrastructure, capital planning, transportation infrastructure or water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Expertise in developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
• Program or Project Management Certification.

Minimum Recruitment Standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position

Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday

Location: Twin Atria Building, 4999 98 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6B 2X3

Cover Letter: Please provide a cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge and experience as they relate to the role.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) .
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.