Lead Grants Specialist
About The Position
The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation is responsible for the policies, legislation, regulations, programs, and services that enable Alberta’s agriculture and food sectors to flourish and contribute to Alberta’s economic recovery and growth. The ministry’s role is diverse, ranging from food safety and industry growth and diversification to increasing investment and supporting growth in rural Alberta. Alberta’s agriculture sector plays a vital role in shaping the province’s economy, environment, and communities. The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation supports the sustainable growth and diversification of Alberta’s agriculture and food sector while promoting environmental stewardship and natural resource management. Join us to help enhance the future of sustainable agriculture in Alberta. The Lead Grants Specialist supports the delivery and continuous improvement of Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) programming, including the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program and the On-Farm Efficiency Program. This role plays a key part in strengthening how agri-environmental programs are delivered and experienced across Alberta. Reporting to the Manager, Sustainable Agriculture Programming, this role blends grant program delivery with strategic outreach, communications leadership, and stakeholder engagement. You will help drive program uptake, support consistent and effective delivery, and provide insights that strengthen program performance and decision-making. This role is well suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys working across teams and stakeholders, and brings strong judgment, initiative, and relationship skills.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Environmental Science/Studies, Agriculture, Public Administration, or a related field.
- A minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience in grant program development, delivery, evaluation or a related area.
- 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
- Knowledge of agricultural practices and agri-environmental issues relevant to Alberta.
- Strong understanding of grant program development, delivery, and reporting, including the ability to interpret program criteria and provide clear, consistent guidance in complex or sensitive situations.
- Experience working with and advising diverse stakeholders, including producers, industry groups, and government partners.
- Experience supporting or leading outreach, communications, and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and written material, and provide practical advice and recommendations to support program or operational decision-making.
- Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Lead outreach and engagement activities to promote program awareness, uptake, and alignment with environmental priorities.
- Develop and deliver communication approaches, including responding to sensitive or complex inquiries with clarity and professionalism.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with producers, partners, and stakeholders across Alberta’s agriculture sector.
- Provide guidance to applicants and stakeholders on program requirements, eligibility, and processes.
- Review and assess applications, identifying risks, gaps, and funding considerations based on program criteria.
- Monitor financial and program data, supporting verification, compliance, and issue resolution.
- Collect and analyze program performance information, preparing summaries and recommendations to support decision-making.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen program delivery, reporting, and stakeholder experience.
- Provide advice and input through briefing notes, reports, and operational materials to support branch priorities.
- Act as a key technical resource to the team, supporting consistent interpretation of program requirements and decision-making on complex files.
Benefits
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
- Leadership and mentorship programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
