Location: Oxford County

POSITION: Coordinator of Grant Applications

LOCATION: CAO’s Office

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Temporary Full-time (Approximately 2 years)

REPORTING TO: Manager of Strategic Initiatives & Intergovernmental Relations

UNION AFFILIATION: Non-Union

HOURS OF WORK: 35/Week

WAGE RATE: $40.01hr-$50.01/hr ($72,818.20-$91,018.20/Annually)

VACANCY REASON: New Position

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Option of enrollment in OMERS defined benefit pension plan

• Employee and Family Assistance Plan available

• Health Care Spending Account effective immediately

• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for coordinating an effective and efficient grant application process throughout the organization, including monitoring opportunities, tracking submissions, and reporting.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for coordinating an effective and efficient grant application process throughout the organization, including monitoring opportunities, tracking submissions, and reporting.

• Proactively monitor and research funding sources from all eligible sources including but not limited to the Federal and Provincial governments.

• Share grant opportunities with appropriate service areas and external agencies when relevant.

• With an interdepartmental approach, lead the preparation, review and submission of grant applications and supporting compliance with funding requirements, in alignment with the County’s Strategic Plan and Advocacy Framework.

• Maintain a system to track and manage grant applications including deadlines, application requirements, reporting requirements, and application outcomes.

• Collaborate with internal partners when relevant to prepare reports for presentations to Council for application approval and/or expenditure authority if required.

• Oversee departmental adherence to funding guidelines and monitor grant related expenditures in collaboration with Finance.

• Compile and present relevant data, reports and updates as required.

• Establish and maintain contacts and develop working relationships with key staff in various governmental agencies and organizations offering grant programs.

• Research and evaluate best practices to improve grant submission outcomes.

• Provide additional support to advocacy related initiatives including letter writing, document preparation and data collection.

• Liaise with Area Municipalities, Provincial/Federal government representatives, internal stakeholders, community stakeholders, and members of the public as necessary and appropriate.

• Receives and attempts to resolve concerns and questions related to the grant process in a timely and responsive manner. Refers and escalates to the appropriate individual as necessary.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Post-secondary education in English, Communications, Public Administration, or related field.
Progressive experience writing, researching and creating grant applications. Experience within a municipal setting is an asset.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Demonstrated ability to identify and collaborate with internal and external partners to prepare grant applications.
Knowledge of relevant trends and best practices, legislation and regulations, as they relate to this position.

Posted 04/30/2026

Expires 05/30/2026

Contact Information

Employer: Oxford County
City: Woodstock
Work Phone: 5195330331