Grant/Finance Clerk IV - Whitecourt, AB, Canada - Rural Municipalities of Alberta

Description

There has never been a better time for you to step into municipal employment and have a strong role in shaping your future, your career, and the community. We believe that our values of diversity, collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect bring out the best in our team and we are currently accepting resumes for a permanent full-time Grant / Finance Clerk IV in the Corporate Services Department. This position is based out the Town of Whitecourt Administration Building.

This position is responsible for developing grant proposals, researching grant opportunities and ensuring grant requirements are met. This is full time, permanent position that works closely with other experienced staff in the Town's organization.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Key Duties:

• Manage the grant application process, which includes organizing and writing grant applications, ensuring accuracy, attention to detail, and that timelines are met.
• Research and advise Leadership team of new grant opportunities.
• Track and report grant activities including application status, funding received, and project outcomes.
• Prepare interim and grant final reports as required.
• Prepare annual government grant projects profiles and statement of funding and expenditures.
• Provide a quarterly report of the status of grant applications, reporting deadlines and awards for the Finance team.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Multitasking, organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong research skills to identify potential grant opportunities
• Municipal experience is an asset, and in a related position would be preferred.
• Minimum of three years of accounting experience is desirable.
• Background in marketing or business writing is an asset.

The Town of Whitecourt is committed to its employees and provides competitive wages, progressive working environment, a comprehensive benefits plan, and Local Authorities Pension Plan. If you feel that you have the qualifications and desire to be a part of the Town Team, please submit your application. More information on the municipality and the community is available at Applications must be received by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024. TOWN OF WHITECOURT
Re: Job # 24-023
Attn: HR/Payroll Clerk
Box 509, Avenue
Whitecourt, Alberta T7S 1N6
Fax:
Email: We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those who are interviewed will be contacted.

Additional Job Information:

Posted Date: Apr 11, 2024
Closing Date: Apr 19, 2024

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