OverviewThe Winnipeg Foundation isFor Good. Forever.We help people give back to our shared community by connecting generous donors with causes they care about. We are an endowment-based public foundation, so gifts are pooled and invested, and the annual earnings are distributed back to the community. Founded in 1921, we are Canada’s first community foundation. Our vision is“a Winnipeg where community life flourishes for all.”The Foundation is committed to work/life balance and diversity within the organization and in its work with the community.Our ValuesResponsivenessCritical Thinking and Decision MakingWe are currently recruiting for the role ofCommunity Impact Operations Officer (24 months Term – Full-time)The RoleThis position plays a crucial role in administering various grant payments, including responsive, strategic, and donor-advised grants. A key responsibility involves drafting detailed Terms of Grant Agreements for complex, multi-year grant commitments, ensuring clarity and compliance with funding guidelines. The incumbent will also provide essential support to committees by preparing comprehensive reports that summarize grant activities and financial allocations. Ultimately, this role ensures that grant payments are processed accurately and promptly. Additionally, the role includes preparing regular reports detailing the availability of grant funds for management decision-making.Core Areas of ResponsibilityProcess grant payments for responsive, strategic, and donor-advised grant programsReconcile approved grants for responsive grant programs to ensure accuracy and completenessManage and maintain future-year grant tracking and reportingPrepare quarterly fund balance reports and grant availability reports for managementPrepare financial and operational reports for committee meetingsMonitor and manage strategic and multi-year grant commitments throughout their full lifecycleTrack outstanding unpaid grants and support timely resolutionGrant & Operational AdministrationDraft and manage Terms of Grant Agreements for strategic and complex grantsAdminister complex grants, including multi-year and strategic commitmentsCoordinate grant programs associated with Family Council,



including reporting and documentationPrepare management and committee agendas and supporting documentationRespond to grantee inquiries related to grant payments and processesOversee the process for rescinding outstanding or unused grant balancesMaintain operational filing, record-keeping, and documentation standardsCoordinate the submission of tickets for technical issues and fixes in the GMS, and support the remediation of those ticketsContribute to the compilation of system and business requirements to improve grant program workflows and processesProcess Improvement & CollaborationReview administrative and operational procedures and recommend improvements where appropriateContribute to streamlining processes, alignment, and continuous improvement across operations teamsContribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence within Community Impact OperationsEducation and ExperienceDiploma in administration and/or accounting/bookkeeping3-5 years of experience working in accounting/finance/administration within a charitable organizationExperience in a busy office environment with competing prioritiesAn equivalent combination of education, training and experience will also be consideredSkills and AbilitiesStrong knowledge and understanding of various non-profit organizationsDeep passion for philanthropy, the non-profit sector, donor stewardship, and making a positive impact within the communityDemonstrated experience in working on all stages of a grant’s operational cycleEffective written and verbal communication skillsStrong attention to detail and high level of organizationAbility to prioritize and consistently meet deadlinesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, written, and in-person)Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new toolsHighly cooperative team playerProficient with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook)



and virtual meeting softwareAbility to manage an online grant application process and use grants management softwareWhat We OfferStarting salary in the range of$54,340 – $65,208A comprehensive benefit package, including health and dental benefitsA Health Spending AccountAccess to Consult + (Virtual Doctor Service)EFAP program available to employees and family membersPension program starting at six months of employmentVacation starting at three weeks per yearMaternity/Parental Leave Top UpProfessional Development opportunitiesApplication and RecruitmentApplications, including a resume and a cover letter, should be submitted byJune 2, 2026. All applications must be submitted athttps://careers.Risepeople.Com/the-winnipeg-foundation/en .Applicants who do not fully satisfy all the essential requirements are encouraged to submit their applications for consideration regarding this position. We believe in diverse perspectives, skills and experience to enrich our team and contribute to The Foundation’s overall success.The Recruitment ProcessAs part of The Foundation’s commitment to being inclusive, the following are the stages of our recruitment process:Job posting (2 weeks in circulation)Phone screening – (conducted after the closing date; duration: 2 weeks)First in-person interview (conducted within 2 weeks after phone screening)Second in-person interview (within 2 weeks after the first interview)Start date:July 2026During the recruitment process, prospective candidates will be expected to provide specific examples of situations where they have demonstrated The Foundation’s values and core competencies.The Winnipeg Foundation is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. It will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing inthe competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require accommodation.Note : If you would like to discuss an accommodation or have difficulty submitting your application via the portal, please email [email protected] for support.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Community Impact Operations Officer - C$54,340 - C$65,208 A Year (Winnipeg)
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