Grants Financial Analyst

Job Information

Job Title

Grants

Financial Analyst

Job Requisition ID: 88286

Ministry: Public Safety and Emergency Services

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: November 5, 2026

Classification: Program Services 4

Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($83,168 - $107,710/year)

The Alberta Public Service

works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

The Ministry of Public Safety and Emergency Services is committed to protecting Albertans and keeping our communities safe. Working alongside other ministries, law enforcement and other community and Indigenous partners, the ministry is part of the justice and public safety continuum and supports the unique needs of Albertans, while ensuring the sustainability and resilience of the system. The ministry leads the coordination, collaboration, and cooperation of organizations involved in the prevention of, response to, and recovery from emergencies in the province. This collaboration ensures the province is prepared for and resilient to the impacts of disasters. For more information about the ministry please visit:

https://www.alberta.ca/public-safety-and-emergency-services.aspx

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Role Responsibilities

Put your financial and grant expertise to work in a role that makes a meaningful impact.

As a

Grant Financial Analyst

, you’ll help steward funding from the Victims of Crime and Public Safety (VOCPS) Fund, working closely with funded organizations to support sound financial management, accountability and strong program outcomes. Reporting to the Manager of Victim Programs and Initiatives, you’ll play an important role in ensuring public funding supports effective services for victims across Alberta.

Key responsibilities include

Leading program-level financial analysis, grant cycle oversight, and compliance monitoring for VOCPS-funded organizations.

Developing and managing funding agreements to align with the

Victims of Crime and Public Safety Act

,

Victims of Crime Protocol

, and the

Canadian Victims Bill of Rights

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Reviewing funding levels for police-based, integrated, and specialized service providers (e.g., Sexual Assault Centres, Child and Youth Advocacy Centres).

Facilitating training for stakeholders, including municipal/Indigenous boards, CEOs, and CFOs, to ensure compliance with funding agreements and reporting.

Monitoring program delivery, reviewing financial statements, and recommending adjustments or corrective actions as needed.

Supporting systemic coordination of victim services, ensuring alignment with Alberta’s program standards and policies.

Supervising the Service Delivery Analyst position and providing financial and analytical expertise to ensure accountability in grant administration.

This position plays a critical role in the success of victim service delivery across Alberta.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies

are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Creative Problem Solving

• Works in open teams to share ideas and process issues:

Uses wide range of techniques to break down problems

Allows others to think creatively and voice ideas

Brings the right people together to solve issues

Identifies new solutions for the organization

Agility

• Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks:

Identifies alternative approaches and supports others to do the same

Proactively explains impact of changes

Anticipates and mitigates emotions of others

Anticipates obstacles and stays focused on goals

Makes decisions and takes action in uncertain situations and creates a backup plan

Build Collaborative Environments

• Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict:

Encourages broad thinking on projects, and works to eliminate barriers to progress

Facilitates communication and collaboration

Anticipates and reduces conflict at the outset

Credits others and gets talent recognized

Promotes collaboration and commitment

Develop Networks

• Leverages relationships to build input and perspective:

Looks broadly to engage stakeholders

Open to perspectives towards long-term goals

Actively seeks input into change initiatives

Maintains stakeholder relationships

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standard

Four-year university degree in accounting, economics, public administration, business or related

PLUS

Four years of progressively responsible related experience in grants, contracts and finance

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.

Preference will be given to those with grants, contracts and/or finance experience.

Assets

Knowledge and experience with application of Government of Alberta financial policies and processes, particularly related to grants.

Experience with community engagement, working with boards.

Supervisory experience is an asset.

Familiarity with 1GX

Minimum recruitment standards

outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

Position Information

Location: John E Brownlee Building, 10365 97 Street NW, Edmonton

Hours of work: 7.25 hours per day/ 36.25 hours per week

Monday to Friday 8:15am to 4:30pm (in-person)

Other Application Information

Final candidates may be required to undergo a written test demonstrating writing skills and abilities pre or post interviews.

This position may require final candidates to undergo a security clearance.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in

Links and information on what we have to offer

Working for the Alberta Public Service

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Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)

Alberta Public Service Benefit Information

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Professional learning and development

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Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool

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Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Candidates are required to apply online. Please see

Job Application Resources

for more information.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the

International Qualifications Assessment Service

(IQAS) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of

Credential Evaluation Services of Canada

for more information.

It is also recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Tetyana Adamyk at

[email protected]