Program Officer, Grants

About Food Banks Canada

At Food Banks Canada, our commitment stretches across the nation, tirelessly supporting and enhancing the work of over 5,500 food banks and community organizations. We invest in, advocate for, and bolster their critical efforts. Through diligent research, we delve into the root causes of food insecurity, devising actionable solutions informed by our findings as we work to create a Canada where no one goes hungry.

In 2024, Waterstone Human Capital recognized our workplace for embodying one of Canada’s Most Admired™ Corporate Cultures of the year. This distinction highlights best-in-class Canadian organizations with cultures that have helped them enhance performance. For us, performance means advancing our mission and achieving organizational goals collaboratively with a team that is happy, healthy and engaged.

Our efforts and impact are expanding, and we're opening doors for passionate, teamwork-driven professionals in search of a career that's both meaningful and captivating. Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset for all our roles at Food Banks Canada as we support Canadians across the country.

About the Role

Reporting to the Program Manager, Grants, the Program Officer, Grants works collaboratively to support a national capacity granting program and other key program implementations and administration that will support our national network of provincial associations and affiliated food banks.

Note: This position will be available on a 1-year contract with the potential for an extension or permanent placement.

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide administration of programs grants and applications through the Food Banks Canada grant portal, Survey Monkey Apply (SM Apply)
• Work closely with the national program managers to help implement program development plans
• Develop appropriate program communication materials, and other related elements and effectively promote the initiative to stakeholders
• Work with the national programs team to evaluate program effectiveness and put in place strategies for program improvement
• Work with the finance team for the disbursement of grants to approved grantees and ensure granting is in compliance with granting and evaluation framework
• Work with vendors and consultants to develop and execute key program elements including legal agreements, safe food handling guidelines and evaluation processes
• Be a key team member in developing and managing relationships with the network, program partners by preparing and attending meetings with food banks and provincial associations, partners etc. and ensure timely follow-up
• Monitor and track all contractual obligations with donor and grantees to ensure project compliance
• Providing submission of reporting data and support in developing donor reports
• Work with the programs and development teams to develop relevant reports related to programs for both staff, network and program partners
• Presentations and grant updates to staff and senior management on grant initiatives and outcomes
• Coordinate internal working groups and grant review committees
• Administrative tasks and other duties as assigned

What You Will Need

• Completion of an undergraduate degree or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in program management at a non-profit
• Experience managing or supporting complex and large scale/multi-stakeholder programs with ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities
• Experience working with staff teams and committees including volunteers
• Experience developing and executing granting programs funded by the Government of Canada is an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and knowledge and experience of donor reporting
• Strong budgeting skills and some financial acuity
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving, customer service and relationship building experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and exposure to grant software and database systems an asset
• Initiative, self-starter, ability to work with little supervision who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience administering grants in SurveyMonkey Apply for Grantmakers is an asset
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset

Working Conditions

• Full-time, Monday-Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work
• This position is remote and may be based anywhere in Canada
• Occasional travel within Canada may be required

Application Information

If this opportunity to work with an exciting, growing, national non-profit appeals to you, please apply with your cover letter and resume. Additional information on this role can be found in the full job description.

This posting will remain open until Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

We look forward to hearing from and connecting with you!

Food Banks Canada believes that diversity is the cornerstone of excellence within our team and mirrors the community we serve. We warmly invite candidates of all genders, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and abilities to apply. Committed to an accessible recruitment journey, Food Banks Canada ensures a barrier-free experience. Should you be approached for a job opportunity, please reach out to daniel@engagedhr.com if you require accommodations.

We thank all those who apply but only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.