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JOB DESCRIPTION | Partnerships Manager

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) was created in 1996 to reaffirm the principles of justice and equality for all in Canada. The CRRF's mandate is to facilitate throughout Canada the development, sharing, and application of knowledge and expertise to eliminate racism and all forms of racial discrimination in Canadian society.

Working closely with and reporting to the Director of Partnerships and Research, the Partnerships Manager will design, develop, and deliver granting programs for the CRRF. The Partnership Manager's duties will include developing and managing grant programs, developing and optimizing the grant administration process, including drafting the call for proposals, receiving proposals, and supporting the decision-making process. The manager will also prepare progress reports, ensure compliance with grant regulations, engage with the internal finance team for payments, and educate staff on policies and procedures.

Position Summary

Job title: Partnerships Manager

Job classification: Unionized

Employment Status:Fulltime salaried contract until March 31, 2025

Hours: 35 hours per week; Ability to travel and attend weekend, early morning and evening meetings as required

Work location: Toronto, Ontario; hybrid working setting but may return to on site where applicable

Salary: $76,125 per annum. CRRF is a unionized workplace and the position and its salary are subject to a Collective Agreement.

CRRF offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes three weeks of vacation, two Personal Floating Days, sick days and 4% of annual income towards RRSP plan, and life, disability, medical and dental care insurance.

Probationary Period90 days.

Responsibilities:

• Initiate the call for proposals, receive proposals and support the decision making process.
• Managing timelines and deliverables to ensure on time delivery of the grants program.
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and will bring viable, implementable solutions to projects
• Ensure all project milestones and outcomes are met, or exceeded, through meticulous monitoring, troubleshooting, and communication amongst team members
• Optimize and evaluate the grant administration process
• Designing and developing grant programs in close collaboration with the Director of Partnerships and Research
• Create and maintain tracking documents to keep the team updated on progress
• Lead the internal team in developing processes for the granting streams in adherence with the necessary compliance policies and defined timelines

Other Accountabilities:

• Keep abreast of relevant issues.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
• Develop and maintain professional networks and relationships in this sector

Qualifications:

• Able to work under stress and conflicting timelines, when necessary
• Knowledge of community groups, agencies, and non-profit organizational culture.
• Working knowledge on ensuring compliance with grant regulations; tracking and budgeting experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of recent related experience in managing grant projects.
• Degree or diploma (or equivalent experience) in business administration, non-profit management, philanthropy, or related field.
• Pro-active and takes initiative to drive results
• Experience working with potential grant recipients and responding to inquiries.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with proven ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Methodical and strategic thinking; thorough, reliable and accurate.
• Familiar with project management and reporting.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and other digital tools and applications.Comfortable using Zoom and other platforms as required for hosting online meetings and events.
• Fluently bilingual (verbal and non-verbal) in French is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Excellent planning, organizational and problem solving skills.

To Apply:

Please send cover letter and résumé by May 2, 2023:

Veronica Xie

HR Advisor

Email:[email protected]

Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application process.

Proof of eligibility to work in Canada , education, and three professional references from your previous supervisor and coworkers will be requested if you are considered for the position.

Interviews will be held via Zoom. While all applications are appreciated and will be handled in the strictest confidence, only those candidates short-listed for an interview will be contacted. CRRF may cancel, postpone, or revise employment opportunities at any time.

CRRF values diversity and is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and cross-cultural sensitivity. We encourage applications from Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities.

We accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please indicate your need for accommodation in your application.