Leader, Grant and Funding Relations

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The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life. The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request. 

As the Leader, Grant & Funding Relations, you will play a pivotal role in identifying external funding opportunities and leading efforts to secure external funding for key projects. You will develop and lead teams in creating comprehensive strategies to identify, assess, and advance potential funding opportunities. Through collaboration with corporate partners, business units, and external agencies, you will help strengthen The Corporation's ability to deliver capital projects and enhance services for Calgarians. You will coordinate cross-corporate teams for strategic, complex, or long-term funding programs to advance program objectives and outcomes. Primary duties include:

• Provide leadership and supervision to a grant team (current team of 7, future team of 12).
• Set performance goals for the team, oversee learning and development plans, ensure understanding and adherence to quality standards and processes, and conduct ongoing performance evaluations.
• Provide oversight to consistent practices for grants activities and negotiate changes to procedures and policies to enhance efficiency and address issues, ensuring everyone is aligned and adheres to the established processes across different departments.
• Create a Strategic framework for how the organization coordinates and manages funding opportunities. 
• Prepare and present reports and grant funding initiatives to various audiences, including Council, committees, General Managers/ELT, and senior leaders.

Qualifications 

• A degree in Business, Public Administration, Economics, Law, Finance, Engineering, Planning or related discipline.
• At least 10 years of of progressively responsible experience in strategic planning, project management, infrastructure funding, intergovernmental relations, policy development, capital planning, grant strategy, or a related field.
• Experience leading complex initiatives involving multiple interested parties and competing priorities.
• A general understanding of capital project development, engineering consulting phases, infrastructure delivery, or construction processes is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic recommendations and present information to senior leaders.
• Experience preparing business cases, funding proposals, grant applications, or investment analyses is considered an asset.
• Proven experience leading high-performing teams and delivering detailed analysis on tight timelines.
• Success in this role requires the following:
  • Strategic thinking and sound judgment.
  • Strong political acumen and organizational awareness.
  • Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills.
  • The ability to navigate ambiguity and competing priorities.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
  • A commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement, and public service.
     

Pre-employment Requirements 

• Applicants will be tested for appropriate skills. 

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle 

• This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction. 

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: Capital Planning and Business Services 
• Union: Exempt
• Position Type: 1 Permanent 
• Compensation: Level M2 $133,008 - 166,260 per annum 
• Hours of work: Standard 35 hour work week.
• Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3 week cycle.
• Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE 
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: October 28th, 2026 
• Job ID:  315425