Grant Specialist

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Job Type Other
Organization City of Beaumont
Closing date
Job Description

The City of Beaumont is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Grant Specialist to join the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). This position plays a critical corporate role by securing external funding that supports the City’s strategic priorities, capital projects, and service delivery objectives.

Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Initiatives, the Grant Specialist is responsible for identifying funding opportunities, developing competitive grant applications, and supporting post-award compliance and reporting. This role works across the organization, translating municipal priorities into compelling, fundable proposals and helping ensure the City maximizes external funding opportunities while managing risk and compliance.

This is an opportunity for a strong writer and strategic thinker to operate at the centre of the organization and make a measurable impact on projects that shape Beaumont’s future.

What YOU’RE Responsible for:
Grant Development & Writing

  • Lead the preparation of high-quality grant applications, including narratives, budgets, supporting documentation, and required approvals
  • Ensure applications are accurate, persuasive, fully compliant, and submitted by established deadlines
  • Advise departments on grant application approaches, positioning, and competitiveness
  • Coordinate and collaborate with external vendors including technical consultants as required

Grant Identification & Strategy

  • Research, track, and evaluate federal, provincial, and other funding opportunities aligned with Council-approved priorities and plans
  • Maintain a comprehensive inventory of grant opportunities, application statuses, and completion of grant requirements
  • Work proactively with departments to identify suitable projects and develop application strategies and workback plans
  • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure regulatory compliance and strong internal controls

Stakeholder Coordination & Relationship Management

  • Collaborate with internal departments, Finance, and external partners to gather project information and required data
  • Build and maintain relationships with funding agencies and grant advisors to support successful applications
  • Support internal departments and external consultants to ensure deliverables are achieved and grant requirements are fully met

Grant Management & Compliance Support

  • Lead post-award grant coordination, including tracking conditions, reporting requirements, and timelines
  • Support departments with compliance, reporting, and audit requirements to ensure funding is retained
  • Review and coordinate grant agreements with funding agencies
  • Monitor grant performance and follow-up obligations through to project completion

What YOU Bring:

  • Post-secondary degree in Political Science, Business, Public Administration, Communications/Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field (or a diploma/certificate with equivalent related experience)
  • Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience preparing grant applications, briefing reports, and supporting documentation
  • Demonstrated technical writing expertise with strong attention to detail
  • Familiarity with legal aspect of grants and grant agreements
  • Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional time management skills
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority
  • Strong report writing and presentation skills
  • Initiative-driven and results focused, with proven strategic thinking

Asset:

  • Experience in a public sector or municipal environment specifically around municipal capital infrastructure is considered a strong asset

What WE Offer:

  • A salary range of $86,832.20 - $113,276.80 per annum (based on experience and qualifications)
  • Employer paid Health and Dental benefits package
  • Eligibility to participate in our Earned Day off and Hybrid Work Program
  • Health Wellness and Learning Spending Account
  • Membership to the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre
  • 35-hour work week (some evening and weekend work may be required)
  • And an amazing team to work with!!

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the City’s ability to deliver important projects and services through external funding. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening Beaumont’s funding capacity while working collaboratively across departments and with external partners.

If you are a skilled grant professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and is motivated by public service impact, we invite you to apply. Please submit your cover letter and resume as one document by 9:00 AM on February 5, 2026.

The City of Beaumont is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. This means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. Any persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected]

Information For Applicants:

  • Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system. If you have any difficulties, please reach out to our HR department.
  • We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
  • Final candidates for this position will be required to undergo pre-employment screening, including reference checks, education verification, and a criminal record check.
  • The City may post this position internally and externally concurrently to support internal career development while also assessing the external market for specialized or complementary skill sets that may add value to the organization.