About Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) is a collaborative and user engaged institute with the mandate to produce leading climate solutions for British Columbia, and potentially the world. Launched in 2008, PICS operates as an independent, non-partisan organization with the goal to develop innovative, evidence-based climate solutions knowledge […]
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Job Title: Partnerships and Granting Specialist
Company: Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Job Description:
The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) is seeking a Partnerships and Granting Specialist to join their team. PICS is a collaborative institute focused on producing leading climate solutions for British Columbia and beyond. The Partnerships and Granting Specialist will report to the Director of Community Partnerships and will play a crucial role in the success of PICS and its ongoing programs.
Responsibilities:
– Lead partnership development and networking for a portfolio of funded projects and initiatives, including outreach with researchers, students, and community, government, Indigenous, and other organizations working on climate action.
– Expand linkages, relationships, and joint activities between PICS programs and related initiatives, such as PICS universities and potential co-funders.
– Collaborate with PICS communications and engagement staff to identify knowledge mobilization opportunities and support coordination between PICS and project leads for knowledge mobilization.
– Coordinate grant application intakes, including communication with potential applicants and filing of applications.
– Coordinate grant application review processes and logistics, and conduct in-depth review and assessment of small grant applications.
– Track project communications and deliverables through internal systems and support applicants with effective reporting.
– Review project reports and enter relevant data into tracking systems.
– Conduct periodic reviews of program performance, including analysis of project metrics and outcomes.
– Analyze granting programs to identify opportunities to strengthen impact, including integrating feedback received from applicants/project leads.
– Lead program reviews and performance evaluations.
– Develop supplemental resources to support applicants and/or program participants.
– Provide input into new and evolving grant programs.
Qualifications:
– Minimum 5 years of experience with granting organizations and/or in a role with strong research and project management elements.
– Master’s degree and experience working in the climate, environment, and sustainability fields is a strong asset.
– Knowledge of project management and processes for project assessment (for granting decisions) as well as project evaluation (upon completion).
– Broad knowledge of climate change issues, with preference for formal education in this area.
– Fluency in a variety of software and programs, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and client management systems.
What We Offer:
– Salary range of $80,000 – $90,000
– Comprehensive health package
– Pension Plan after 1 year of service
– 22 days of vacation, plus time off between Christmas and New Years
To Apply:
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At the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions, we are committed to climate justice and recognize the disproportionate impacts of climate change on marginalized communities. We encourage applications from members of all races, backgrounds, abilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations.