Rural Renewal and Grants Coordinator - Slave Lake, Canada - Town of Slave Lake

Town of Slave Lake

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Slave Lake, Canada

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Description

RURAL RENEWAL AND GRANTS COORDINATOR

12 Month Term

A rewarding, exciting and challenging experience awaits

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major

Coordinate all Rural Renewal Stream activities with direction from Manager including:
Prepare high-quality grant proposals in a timely manner, including:
Research on the project and the requirements of potential funding sources.
Discussions with project proponents to ensure a thorough understanding of the project.
Develop budgets, timelines, work plans, and other required documents.
Making presentations and securing letters of support as needed.
Identify grants and funding opportunities or partnerships available.
Submit reports to granting organizations following the completion of projects.
Provide recognition for granting organizations as required.
Develop and update administrative systems to make them more efficient.
Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with multiple stakeholders.
Implement clerical duties and administrative processes.
Conduct data entry.

Minor

Seek feedback and information from directors, managers, and supervisors.
Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms.
Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations.
Develop and maintain a filing system.
Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
Organize and facilitate meetings.
Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Postsecondary diploma in business administration, public administration, or related field
2 years progressively responsible experience in an administrative support role.
Experience in dealing with government officials is an asset.
Experience with various immigration streams and processes is an asset.
Knowledge of the requirements of mass communication media.
Experience working with budgets and managing work plans.
Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
Understand funding mechanisms that assist municipalities and nonprofit societies.
Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent).

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Demonstrate measurable results and personal performance in grant writing initiatives.
Ability to work in a fastpaced team environment.
Excellent communication, computer, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently.
Strong attention to detail.
Excellent time management and organization skills.
Detail oriented and skilled at multitasking.

Note:

The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities and activities required for this position but gives a general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Occasional light lifting.
Long periods of sitting.
Extensive use of computer and telephone.
Good lighting, temperature, and noise control.
Normal working day consists of a maximum of 7.5 hours; however, occasional extended hours may be required.

HEALTH & SAFETY:

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All personnel working at the Town of Slave Lake are governed by the Health & Safety Policy._

Ensure proper ergonomic requirements are met and good ergonomic procedures are practiced
Ensures all operations are conducted in a safe manner and in accordance with Town Policies and all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.

COMPENSATION AND REWARDS:

The Town of Slave Lake offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an employer matched pension plan.

We foster a culture of learning and development to support employees as they grow, through a variety of employee development initiatives, an education assistance program and special project opportunities.

How to apply:

A cover letter clearly indicating the position title, accompanied by an up-to-date resume is required.

Human Resources, Town of Slave Lake

10 Main Street S.W. P.O. Box 1030, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G 2A0

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will contact only those under consideration.

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay:
$67,021.50-$84,454.50 per year

Benefits: