Senior Program Advisor

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

2d•CA$82,168 - CA$107,710•Onsite

About The Position

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.TEC has an exciting opportunity for a professional Senior Program Advisor to join the team in Edmonton area. The Strategic Procurement Planning and Grants Branch is responsible for the administration of Provincial and Federal grant programs that support municipal transit, transportation infrastructure, water and wastewater infrastructure across Alberta. These grant programs include the: Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP) that provides capital grant funding to municipalities for local infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges and community airports. These projects improve the movement of goods and people to support local economic growth. Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership (AMWWP), Water for Life (W4L) and First Nations Water Tie-In Program which support eligible water and wastewater infrastructure that contributes to safe, reliable and sustainable services for Alberta communities.

Requirements

A related university degree (e.g., Business Administration, Urban or Regional Planning, Finance, Economics, Social Sciences, Engineering, etc.), and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience in working in program/project management and / or grants management.
Cover letter detailing how your skills and experience align with the role's responsibilities, used to assess writing and communication skills. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience with grant program development, implementation, administration, monitoring, financial management as well as evaluation and reporting.
Knowledge or experience related to municipal infrastructure, capital planning, transportation infrastructure or water/wastewater infrastructure.
Expertise in developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
Program or Project Management Certification.

Responsibilities

Administering the AMWWP, W4L and STIP grant programs in accordance with approved program guidelines, funding agreements, legislation, government policies and applicable financial requirements.
Provide program management advice, financial coordination and reporting, policy interpretation and guidance to internal and external stakeholders and provide leadership with recommendations as part of program requirements.
Review and assess grant applications, project proposals and funding requests, including analysis of eligibility, project scope, costs, funding sources, risks and alignment with program objectives and government priorities.
Provide financial oversight and analysis of grant portfolios, including monitoring funding commitments, expenditures, forecasts, payment requirements and project financial pressures to support effective stewardship of public funds.
Monitor funded projects throughout implementation, including project progress, funding requirements, reporting obligations, risks, compliance with funding agreements and achievement of program outcomes.
Support the development, negotiation, implementation and amendment of grant agreements and related funding arrangements with municipalities, other governments and eligible organizations.
Contribute to the effective operation and management of the unit and Branch through identifying and responding to complex and multi-faceted requests, many of which require leading, gathering, and analyzing input from across the Ministry and municipalities to form strategic recommendations.
Lead and contribute to the development of briefing notes, action request responses, news releases, research reports, funding recommendations, ministerial correspondence, and other documents.
Serve as one of the primary contacts for the unit in the development of new initiatives and programs, including providing analysis for stakeholders to support requests to leverage funding to support municipal priorities.
Participate on committees and working groups at the branch, division, and Ministry levels, representing the unit and providing input to development of processes, systems, and operational policies as appropriate.