Granting Program Manager – Maternity Coverage

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Facilitate the launch and execution of granting streams.

• Communicate with grantees to inform them of decisions, gather necessary information, and finalize contracts.

• Oversee and manage internal processes, including grantee timelines, the implementation of granting streams, and impact reporting.

• Supervise internal procedures relating to grant applications, reviews, and approval processes.

• Co-chair the Granting Advisory Circle and Granting Review Circles, which includes scheduling, facilitating discussions, and overseeing recommendations.

• Manage relationship-building and outreach activities throughout the department, focusing on grantees, funders, and community partnerships.

• Coordinate with internal partners (Finance, Communications, etc.) to enhance program functionality, manage payments, and facilitate outreach.

• Lead communication strategies for Granting Programs, including the development of a communication plan and supporting website updates.

• Serve as the primary system administrator for granting software.

• Oversee special projects, including planning logistics, scheduling, and budget monitoring.

• Assist in the evaluation of programming and the dissemination of impact and outcome reports.

• Create and track budgets and expenditures across various projects.

• Ensure timely and precise reporting requirements are met both internally and externally.

• Foster a culture of shared leadership by mentoring managers and team leaders in relational accountability and adaptive change practices.

• Facilitate learning cycles within teams to encourage reflection, feedback, and necessary adjustments.

• Regularly evaluate and propose modifications to the organization’s procedures and policies to maintain relevance in a rapidly evolving environment.

• Cultivate a collaborative, transparent, and accountable organizational culture that embodies IYR's values.

• Actively participate in staff meetings, working groups, and committees to further organizational objectives.

• Uphold and promote the organization’s cultural values and guiding principles in all workplace practices.

• Engage with the Indigenous community and support initiatives that enhance relationships and collaboration.

• Execute your responsibilities in a manner that safeguards your health and safety as well as that of others by reporting potential hazards, incidents, and injuries.

• Collaborate, support, and engage with measures implemented in the workplace to enhance occupational health and safety.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years in roles related to project oversight or program development.

• A minimum of 3 years in roles related to funding or grants management.

• Previous experience in people leadership is advantageous.

• Experience working with Indigenous youth communities is a plus.

• Strong administrative skills, with the capacity to manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly.

• Outstanding organizational and time management capabilities with a keen attention to detail.

🏝️ Benefits

• Living wage employer.

• Flexible working hours.

• Time off for ceremonies and other life responsibilities.

• Actively respond to the accessibility needs of individuals working with us.