Director

• Oversee the delivery of competitive funding programs to support municipal infrastructure, services, and regional capacity building
• Lead teams to implement and administer programs such as the Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) and Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) Operating program
• Lead the development and administration of special grants to local governments
• Support the development and implementation of new or modified grant programs, ensuring compliance with policies, timelines, and resource allocation
• Provide input on grant IT system development and program evaluations, and identify strategies to streamline processes and enhance client service
• Lead the intake and administration of municipal sector agreements under the Provincial Priorities Act
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures to ensure compliance with conditional grant agreements and government accountability frameworks
• Ensure adherence to legislation and process requirements for all grant programs
• Approve payments for the programs under the Director’s accountability
• Offer strategic perspectives on grant delivery, processes, and accountability functions to senior leadership and cross-ministry initiatives
• Represent the ministry on committees addressing grant program development, legislation, and intergovernmental coordination
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with other department staff involved in administering operating grant programs, stakeholders, provincial and federal departments, and local governments to support regional coordination and financial health
• Lead a team to develop a client service strategy for the branch
• Lead program forecasting and provide strategic advice on multi-year budgets and funding commitments
• Collaborate with Communications and Corporate Services to ensure accurate and timely financial and program information is shared
• Deliver timely, high-quality advice on funding programs, special initiatives, and emerging issues to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Support new program development and administration across departments

Director – Operating Programs, Special Initiatives

Director, Navigation and Intake

Executive Director

Assistant to Executive Director

Director, Industry Relations