Grants Specialist

Grants Specialist

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Posting Date: Jul 16, 2026

Location: Edmonton, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Grants Specialist 
Job Requisition ID: 83934
Ministry: Tourism and Sport
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition 
Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found
Classification: Program Services 3
Salary: $2,849.89 to $3,738.14 bi-weekly ($74,382 - $97,565/year)

Tourism and Sport - one of the Government of Alberta’s most exciting ministries! We lead the development, sustainability and growth of Alberta’s visitor economy. We also lead the growth of Alberta’s non-profit sport system as well as promote safe and welcoming environments for sport, physical activity and recreation.

The Sport, Tourism and Recreation (STAR) Division leads programming for the department. The Division is comprised of the Assistant Deputy Minister's office; the Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation (SPAR) Branch; the Tourism Policy and Strategy Branch, and the All-Season Resorts Branch. The STAR Division collaborates with many Government of Alberta Ministries and with a broad range of tourism, sport, physical activity and recreation stakeholders. In modeling the Alberta Public Service Values, the Grants Specialist has an essential role in collaborating with the SPAR branch, other teams within the division, as well as other ministries and stakeholders to obtain organizational goals. 

To learn more about us, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/tourism-and-sport

Role Responsibilities

The Grants Specialist position is located in the Policy and Grants Unit within the SPAR Branch. This position reports to the Manager, Grants and Operations and supports the effective delivery and continuous improvement of the Active Communities Initiative, Major Sport Events grant program, and other initiatives administered by the unit. 

This position will lead and support the administration of grant programs, advancing improvements in program design and assessment processes, including developing and updating technical program tools. It also plays a key role in analyzing program results and performance data, and reporting on program outcomes. Working collaboratively within the unit, this position supports the implementation of recommendations aimed at strengthening program effectiveness, accountability, and alignment with ministry priorities.

You will be required to: 

• Lead and support grant program delivery, including application reviews and assessments and development of recommendations.
• Design, develop, and maintain technical grant program tools, including application workbooks, assessment scorecards, tracking systems, and master data tables.
• Provide program interpretation, technical guidance, and support to stakeholders.
• Lead and support sector research, analysis of grant program data, performance measurement, and reporting.
• Ensure the Director, Policy and Grants and Manager, Grants and Operations are supported in achieving the mandate and goals of the Division and Ministry

The position requires in-depth problem-solving with a good understanding of SPAR's grants programs and sector research. The Grants Specialist provides a wide range of services including leading and/or supporting the provision of advice, research, analysis, and recommendations. The position requires the ability to work effectively and efficiently on diverse tasks and provide effective solutions and constructive advice on a regular basis.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

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.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

• Systems Thinking: Considers inter-relationships and emerging trends to attain goals. Seeks insight on implications of different options. Analyzes long-term outcomes, focus on goals and values. Identifies unintended consequences.
• Creative Problem Solving: Focuses on continuous improvement and increasing breadth of insight. Asks questions to understand a problem. Looks for new ways to improve results and activities. Explores different work methods and what made projects successful and shares learning. Collects breadth of data and perspectives to make choices.
• Develop Networks: Works on maintaining close relations with all stakeholders. Identifies key stakeholder relationships. Has contact with range of interested parties. Actively incorporates needs of a broader group. Influences others through communication techniques.
• Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives. Plans based on experience. Holds self and others responsible for results. Partners with groups to achieve outcomes. Aims to exceed expectations.

Qualifications

Required:

• University degree in Public Administration, Business, Social Sciences or related, PLUS 2 years related experience or equivalent as described.

Equivalency:

• Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience, or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

For Example: 

• Related 1 year certificate PLUS a minimum 5 years of experience.
• Related 2-year diploma PLUS a minimum 4 years of experience.
• Related minimum 6 years of experience. 

The successful candidate MUST also have: 

• Strong writing skills, including high level business writing and experience developing briefing notes, decision documents, and public facing communication materials.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with stakeholders or the public to share information, solve problems, or provide subject matter guidance.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret program data/results. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint) and ARTS, with exceptional attention to detail.

Assets: 

• Knowledge of Government of Alberta grant processes and approval procedures.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal legislation and/or policies related to sport.
• Understanding of information management requirements related to the Access to Information Act and the Protection of Privacy Act.
• Understanding of the sport, physical activity and recreation sector in Alberta and nationally.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Additional Position Details:

• Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position.
• Hours of Work: 7.25 hours daily / 36.25 weekly – Monday to Friday.
• Location: Edmonton.

Recruitment Process:

• Candidates may be required to participate in a written assessment designed to evaluate their skills, knowledge, and experience.
• Cover Letter: Please provide a cover letter detailing how your skills, knowledge, and experience align with the requirements of the position.
• Final candidates may be required to undergo a security screening
• 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 the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca/
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Tomasz Gruszka at tomasz.gruszka@gov.ab.ca.

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