Job Description

Summary

Alberta Counsel is seeking a Project Management and Grant Writing Specialist to join our growing team. Responsibilities will include providing research, writing, and client management support to our government relations team. The Project Management and Grant Writing Specialist will report to the VP of Corporate Development & Government Relations.



• Research grant opportunities from government and non-government agencies
• Monitor, track, and summarize funding opportunities and application requirements for multiple stakeholders
• Written submissions and joint coordination of Alberta Counsel's print materials
• Review stakeholder strategic documents to study and understand objectives, programs, and/or financial needs
• Generate high-quality proposals, narratives, applications, and supporting documents
• Research and collect data and study findings to support proposals
• Participate in and act as a liaison for team projects
• Maintain detailed records and complete reports as required
• Organize and facilitate meetings as required
• Assisting with research on lobby files as required

Education

Bachelor's degree an asset but not required.

Required Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to think creatively, follow through on projects, and anticipate project needs
• Ability to develop work plans, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ideal applicants will be able to function independently as well as part of a team, be a self-starter, have a professional demeanor, and be an active supporter and participant in a collegial and productive work environment.
• Previous grant writing experience an asset
• Understanding of the provincial political environment in Alberta an asset

•Alberta Counsel is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.•

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person