Job Title: Manager BUILD BCY - Intermediary Grants & Reporting

Status: Temporary, Full Time (exempt)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Location: Surrey, BC

Salary: This position starts at $72,000 per year and increases to $103,535 per year, over a 10- year period. This salary range incorporates experience, yearly salary increments to reward years of service, employee growth and development within the organization.

Date Posted: February 27, 2026

Closing Date: Open until filled

Start Date: April 1, 2026

End Date: March 31, 2027

The Opportunity Reporting to the Senior Manager, BUILD BC Yukon, the Program Manager, Intermediary Grants & Reporting provides leadership for the intermediary funding function, ensuring responsible stewardship of public funds and compliance with the IRCC Contribution Agreement. The role oversees equitable fund distribution, ultimate-recipient (GROs) financial and activity monitoring, and the preparation of consolidated financial and narrative reports. This position plays a critical capacity-building role by working collaboratively with grassroots organization (GRO) leaders to strengthen their understanding of financial management expectations, reporting standards, and contribution agreement obligations. Through structured monitoring, mentorship, and support, the Manager enhances reporting accuracy, strengthens compliance systems, and supports funded organizations in achieving approved program outcomes.

In addition, the Manager contributes to continuous improvement of intermediary processes and supports the broader strategic objectives of the Equity & Community Engagement platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior Manager on all contractual obligations under the IRCC Contribution Agreement, including budget oversight, preparation of monthly expense summaries, claims, forecasts, and consolidated financial and narrative reports for both the project and funded grassroots organizations (GROs).
• Lead equitable and transparent intermediary grant processes, ensuring funding decisions reflect BUILD BCY’s equity principles and approved program objectives.
• Monitor and ensure program quality, compliance, innovation, participation, utilization, and evaluation outcomes across funded GRO initiatives.
• Provide structured onboarding and mentorship to funded GROs to strengthen understanding of IRCC reporting expectations, performance indicators, and contribution agreement obligations.
• Design and deliver structured capacity-building supports for funded GROs, including workshops, tools, templates, and individualized coaching to strengthen financial management, reporting practices, governance, and program implementation.
• Facilitate regular check-ins and learning conversations with GRO leaders to identify challenges, share best practices, and strengthen program delivery.
• Develop and manage contribution agreements and M.O.U.s for funded organizations, coordinate redistribution of funds in collaboration with Finance, and monitor sub-recipient financial claims and performance.
• Prepare and monitor budget forecasts for assigned programs in collaboration with the Finance department, ensuring expenditures align with approved allocations
• Provide ongoing guidance and 1:1 support to GROs on eligible expenses, budget tracking, financial documentation, and reporting standards to strengthen organizational capacity.
• Provide structured monitoring, reporting, and outcome-alignment support to ensure GRO activities meet approved objectives and performance indicators.
• Lead preparation and submission of consolidated reports to funders and provide updates to the assigned supervisor or Board of Directors as required.
• Participate collaboratively within internal teams and external networks, advisory groups, and sector tables to strengthen intermediary practices, enhance program effectiveness, and support equitable community outcomes.
• Identify emerging risks in program implementation and work collaboratively with GROs to develop responsive solutions.
• Support internal BUILD BCY program sustainability and growth by contributing to business development activities, assisting with proposal development and funding applications, refining project concepts and measurable outcomes, and supporting budget development and reporting frameworks, while undertaking other related duties as assigned to advance program objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum university or college diploma in community planning and engagement, finance, social policy, not-for-profit management, or demonstrated related experience in the field.
• 3-5 years' experience in Project Management, including experience with subcontractor monitoring, grant management, and evaluation and managing financial claims.
• Experience managing federal contribution agreements (IRCC, ESDC, PHAC etc.) or similar funding models
• Experience with budget forecasting and expenditure monitoring.
• Experience working with grassroots or community-based organizations
• Deep understanding of equity, diversity, and cultural safety.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Understanding of Impact Evaluation and Outcomes Measurement.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to emerging needs.
• Effective communication and public speaking skills.
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency with funder Client Management Systems, MS Office 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint and particularly EXCEL).
• Bilingual – English/French is a definite asset.
• Valid BC (British Columbia) Driver's License and access to a car
• Ability to work some evening and weekends
• Ability to do provincial travel as needed

Application Requirements To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter as separate attachments. Please note that only Word or PDF formats can be accepted. As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a short questionnaire. Please ensure all questions are answered.

To view all opportunities at DIVERSEcity visit www.dcrs.ca/work-with-us/.

Additional Information This position is based in our Surrey office and offers a blend of in-office and remote work. DIVERSEcity has implemented new safety procedures for in-office and in-person work, to view our safety plan, please visit www.dcrs.ca/news/diversecity-covid-19-safety-plan/. As an organization we continue to monitor public health and safety guidelines in order to maintain a safe working environment for DIVERSEcity' s staff, clients, and community. This position is not available for sponsorship, only candidates legally entitled to work in Canada can be considered.

A comprehensive job description will be provided to all candidates shortlisted for interviews.

DIVERSEcity is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples and visible minorities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact our HR department at recruitment@dcrs.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

About DIVERSEcity DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is a registered charity devoted to helping newcomers. For 40 years we have focused on providing specialized services newcomers to find employment, learn English, find housing, deal with family challenges, work through mental health issues and access medical care. DIVERSEcity is a client-centred organization committed to quality and accountability. We value growth, respect, integrity and compassion. To learn more about DIVERSEcity visit us at www.dcrs.ca/.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.