Grants Program Manager

Grants Program Manager

Posting Title: ADMN O 24R - Grants Program Manager
Position Classification: Administrative Officer R24
Union: GEU
Location: Gabriola, BC V0R 1X3 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2N8 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Salary Range: $41.6543 - $47.4516 hourly
Close Date: 1/1/2025
Job Type: Regular Part Time
Ministry/Organization: BC Public Service -> Municipal Affairs
Ministry Branch / Division: Islands Trust

Job Summary:
The Grants Program Manager advances the Islands Trust's strategic priorities through seeking and managing external funding. The Grants Program Manager provides advice on appropriate funding opportunities, develops partnerships with interested and affected parties to seek new resources and foster collaboration, and manages projects through the entire project lifecycle. The Program Manager is responsible for leadership, expertise, analysis and advice with regard to the overall planning, development and implementation of the grants program.

Qualifications:

• Post‐secondary degree in business administration, public administration, project management, environmental studies or community planning or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years’ experience with grant writing for public or non‐profit agencies.
• Five years’ experience in budget management and financial reporting.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and related experience may be considered.

Preference will be given to qualified applicants with any or all of the following:

• Proven success at grant writing.
• Certificate or higher in project management.
• Two years’ experience working with senior officials and managing relationships with interested and affected parties.
• One year’s experience with financial estimates and reporting.
• Experience in coordinating a wide range of concurrent and sometimes changing projects or initiatives.

Provisos:

• Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service.
• Must be willing to work overtime, including some evenings and weekends.
• Some travel and overnight travel is a requirement of this position, including by ferry and water taxi.
• Possession and maintenance of a Class 5 BC Driver’s License.

About this Position:
This position is part time (28 hours biweekly). Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 3 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

An eligibility list may be established for future temporary or permanent full time or part time opportunities.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.
Cover Letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter it will not be reviewed.
Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
Questionnaire: YES - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.