Indigenous Grants Advisor

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

1d•CA$76,613 - CA$100,492•Onsite

About The Position

The Ministry of Indigenous Relations serves as a central point for the Government of Alberta to foster and maintain respectful relationships with Indigenous Peoples, communities, and organizations. The ministry fulfills Alberta’s legal duty to consult and works in coordination with other ministries, the federal government, and First Nations on land-related claims and collaborative initiatives. The First Nations Development Fund (FNDF) unit is a responsible for a variety of functions including the administration of the FNDF grant program, the development and administration of the iGaming funding to First Nations in Alberta, the Protocol and Relationship Agreement Secretariat (PRAS), and the Indigenous Reconciliation Initiative (IRI).

Requirements

4 years University graduation in a related field (e.g., Business, Public Policy, Native Studies, Social Sciences, Women and Gender studies, or related field) plus 2 years related experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience and/or knowledge with Indigenous histories, cultures, and the government-Indigenous relationship.
Experience and/or knowledge working with grants.
Experience and/or knowledge with Alberta’s political environment.

Responsibilities

Supports the administration and delivery of grant programs within First Nations Relations, including the First Nations Development Fund (FNDF), Aboriginal Business Investment Fund (ABIF), Indigenous Reconciliation Initiative (IRI), Protocol and Relationship Agreements Secretariat (PRAS), iGaming, and other related funding initiatives.
Coordinates key aspects of the grant administration process, including responding to program inquiries, participating in the intake and review of applications, maintaining grant files and program records, coordinating grant payments, and preparing program correspondence and reports.
Supports the consistent and accountable delivery of funding by ensuring applications and documentation meet program requirements and by tracking funding allocations and reporting information.
Coordinates the intake and administration of grant applications for First Nations Relations funding programs, including FNDF, ABIF, IRI, PRAS, iGaming, and other related initiatives.
Establishes and maintains application files and ensures documentation is complete and aligned with program guidelines.
Conducts reviews of applications to confirm completeness, eligibility requirements, and appropriate signing authority.
Identifies application gaps or discrepancies and works with applicants to obtain additional information.
Reviews applications to assess alignment with program parameters and identifies any previous funding associated with the applicant or project.
Responds to inquiries from First Nations, Metis communities, Indigenous organizations, and the public regarding program requirements, application processes, and funding guidelines.
Prepares general correspondence, meeting materials, reports, minutes, and briefing documents as required.
Coordinates grant payment processes, including preparing and reviewing vendor payment requests and supporting documentation.
Prepares and verifies vendor list packages, cheque packages, and related documentation for Finance and Administration and program leadership approval.
Tracks grant allocations and payments to ensure accurate financial reporting and alignment with approved program budgets.
Updates grant information systems and databases, including coding applications, entering applicant data, and updating application status information.