Manager, Provincial Grant Programs

Job Information
Job Title: Manager, Provincial Grant Programs 
Job Requisition ID: 87604
Ministry: Transportation and Economic Corridors
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent 
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 7, 2026
Classification: Manager Zone 2
Salary: $3,920.66 to $5,276.07 bi-weekly ($102,329 - $137,705 /year) 

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) is a centre of excellence for transportation in North America. We contribute to Alberta's prosperity and quality of life by providing and supporting a safe, innovative and sustainable provincial transportation system and water management infrastructure. With Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, you can engage in a fulfilling career with diverse room to grow. We believe in building careers, providing opportunities for growth within the organization, and striving to provide our staff with a work-life balance including reasonable hours of work to ensure time with family and to accommodate outside interests.

The ministry promotes a vital and diverse economy by:

• Managing transportation safety.
• Supporting municipalities with public transportation and water/wastewater facilities.
• Expanding and enhancing a well-integrated transportation system and enabling market access.
• Preserving and developing the provincial highway network and water management infrastructure.

For more information, visit https://www.alberta.ca/transportation-and-economic-corridors.

Role Responsibilities

As the Manager, Provincial Grant Programs, you will:

• Lead and coach a team responsible for delivering provincial infrastructure grant programs, fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, performance development, and succession planning to build and retain a skilled workforce.
• Oversee unit operations, budgets, and resources to ensure priorities are delivered effectively and aligned with branch objectives.
• Provide financial oversight of grant programs, including funding commitments, expenditures, forecasts and financial pressures, to support effective stewardship of public funds.
• Oversee program performance, compliance and risk, ensuring grants are administered in accordance with approved policies, program guidelines, funding agreements and government requirements.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the development, implementation and administration of provincial infrastructure grant programs, including water, wastewater, local roads and bridges, community airports, and other funding initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with municipalities, water commissions, First Nations communities, Metis Settlements, and other stakeholders to support program delivery and funding decisions.
• Serve as a key point of contact for grant program initiatives, providing advice, analysis, and recommendations on funding opportunities and municipal priorities.
• Represent the department on internal, cross-ministry, and external committees, contributing to program development, operational improvements, and policy discussions.
• Lead the development of briefing materials, correspondence, funding recommendations, research reports, and responses to issues and inquiries.

The Job Description is provided for Further details on 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. 

• Agility: Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change 
• Systems Thinking: Takes a long term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them.
• Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives
• Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues

Qualifications

Required: 

• University graduation in a related field such as Urban Planning, Engineering, Transportation Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related discipline plus 4 years of experience managing grant programs in a government organization.

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.

Assets and Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience managing grant programs in a government organization. 
• 2+ years leadership and management experience with the ability to motivate and develop a team of grant administrators. 
• Knowledge or experience related to municipal infrastructure, capital planning, transportation, or water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Experience providing strategic advice and developing recommendations for senior or executive leadership.
• Experience building relationships with municipalities, Indigenous communities, other orders of government and key stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to develop and implement effective grant management strategies that align with organizational goals. 
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously and meet deadlines. 
• Experience with grant management, financial reporting, data analysis or visualization systems.
• Experience with related software used in grant management, data analysis and visualization. 

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

Notes

Additional Position Details:

• Term of Employment: Permanent, Full-time position.
• Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Location: Edmonton, Alberta.

Recruitment Process:

• Cover Letter: Please provide a cover letter outlining your skills, knowledge and experience as they relate to the role. The quality, clarity and effectiveness of your written application will also be used to assess your written communication skills.
• 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 
• Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information 
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool 
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

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 see Job Application Resources for 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) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
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.