GRANT PROGRAM ADVISOR (ALBERTA JOBS NOW PROGRAM)

Requisition #: R23-2717

Location: Remote (Must be based in Alberta)

Engagement Type: Contract

Number of Resources required: 1

Rate: Up to $35 per hour

Term: 10 months (Immediate Start / March 2023 to December 31, 2023) with 6-month extension

Hours per day: 7.25

Submit to Tri-global: February 27, 2023 (on or before 10:00 AM Mountain Time)

Closing Date: February 28, 2023 (12:00 PM Mountain Time)

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Tri-global Solutions Group Inc. is seeking one (1) Grant Program Advisors to support the Alberta Jobs Now Program for our enterprise client, Labour and Immigration (Government of Alberta). This is a backfill for an existing position where the resource has moved to another department.

The successful contractor(s) have an immediate / March 2023 start date for an initial 10-month contract ending December 31, 2023, with 6-month extension available (total contract term up to 16-months).

NOTES ON LOCATION: Resource will work remotely. Remote work must be done from within Alberta. Standard Hours of work are 08:15 -16:30 Alberta time. The client will provide equipment for the duration of this contract - candidate will pick up equipment from client office(s).

Please review the project overview and requirements below. If you meet the requirements and are interested in submitting for this role, please reply to this job posting.

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Thank you.

Tri-global Solutions Group Inc.

Melton Building - 3rd Floor

300, 10310 Jasper Avenue NW

Edmonton, AB T5J 2W4

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PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Ministry of Jobs, Economy and northern Development ensures Alberta has a skilled workforce and safe, thriving workplaces to keep growing our economy.

Training and Employment Services (TES) branch delivers employment and training services to unemployed and/or underemployed Albertans. TES also delivers grant programs to fund employment and training projects for employers and Indigenous Albertans both on-and-off-reserve.

The Grant Program Advisors will help to deliver programs and services for Albertans that result in a productive workforce that meets the needs of the present and future economy. This is accomplished by delivering programs that support employer’s investment in training and hiring workers. The position will be responsible to ensure multi-million dollar grant funds are distributed according to identified parameters and guidelines, and that reporting and performance measures are accurately tracked. Strong relationship building skills will enable the position to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of programs and services.

1. Provide programs and services for Albertans that result in a productive workforce that meets the needs of the present and future economy by delivering programs.

Activities:

-Deliver grant programs by evaluating all required criteria and respond to questions of employers and other stakeholders.

2. Manage and monitor grants to achieve successful outcomes and meet key departmental performance targets.

Activities:

-Interpret and apply varied program policies and guidelines

-Proactively identify and resolve program delivery issues

-Address and resolve client issues/complaints related to program delivery, program quality and eligibility.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

You will be responsible for many functions such as client management, data validation, file management, processing received applications.

-Review and complete grant payments

-Deliver grant programs by evaluating all required criteria and respond to questions of employers and other stakeholders.

- Interpret and apply varied program policies and guidelines, working with individual stakeholders to proactively identify and address issues/problems to ensure defined results are achieved.

- Address and resolve client issues/complaints related to program delivery, program quality and eligibility.

- Gather input from stakeholders (i.e. employers, training providers), identify issues and prepare recommendations to resolve procedural and delivery problems.

- You will also complete reconciliation in a variety of government computer systems, testing and maintenance of systems and the process manual.

- You will also be integral in assisting in the application assessment process.

- You must be able to work independently, utilizing excellent time management, computer and interpersonal skills, as well as be an effective team member supporting Program staff and management.

- You will maintain the necessary program and system knowledge to support the delivery of programming. By doing this you will help ensure the Branch can meet processing targets.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

- Proposed resource must have relevant 4-year post-secondary education in business, public administration, political science and other relevant fields (4+ years)

- Proposed resource must have experience working in a role that required excellent written and verbal communication skills (0.5+ years)

- Proposed resource must have experience working in a role that required excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work/tasks (0.5+ years)

- Proposed resource must have experience working in a role that required strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy (1+ years)

- Proposed resource must have experience with MS office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) (0.5+ years)

- Proposed resource must have experience working in a role that demonstrates proven ability to show initiative and exercise sound business judgement with decision making in a fast paced and sometimes stressful environment (0.5+ years)

- Proposed resource must have experience working in a role that required demonstrates customer service skills with clients (0.5+ years)

- Must reside in Province of Alberta for duration of the contract and be available to come on-site to pick-up equipment (in Edmonton, AB)

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM systems (1+ years)

- Experience in grant program delivery at the municipal, provincial or Federal levels (1+ years)

- Experience working in a role that required strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy (0.5+ years)

- Experience working in a role that required demonstrates customer service skills with clients (0.5+ years)

WHY WORK WITH TRI-GLOBAL?

This role allows you to grow your skills in a dynamic environment. Tri-global is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• To apply you must reside within Alberta.

Candidates from outside Alberta will not be considered for this role.

**Confirm that you reside within Alberta by RESPONDING "YES" to this question.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• education in business/ public administration/ relevant field: 4 years (required)
• client service skills: 4 years (required)
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM systems: 1 year (preferred)
• grant program delivery to Municipal, Provincial or Federal: 2 years (preferred)
• assessing government/other type of programming applications: 2 years (preferred)
• attention to detail: 4 years (preferred)
• high producers in a set/repetitive environment: 2 years (preferred)
• ability to exercise reasonable amounts of critical thinking: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: Remote

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