External Funding Program Administrator Contract: Part time assignment : Typically workload will remain 15 hours per week approx including additional hours from time to time, subject to business needs Raise is an External Funding Program Administrator on behalf of our client. Our Client, is one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada. The part-time External Funding Program Administratorin this role will be responsible for the ongoing Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREP) external funding program for the Non-Integrated Areas (NIA) projects.
Following an initial handover period, the successful candidate will independently take over day-to-day program administration, serving as 's primary day-to-day point of contact with NRCan. The role centers on a repeatable quarterly cycle of claims, progress reporting, supporting documentation, approvals, audit readiness, and funder coordination. Funder Coordination & Relationship Management: Act as the organizations day-to-day point of contact with NRCan for SREP claims, reports, audit inquiries, agreement administration, reporting guidance, and tri-annual meeting preparation. Agreement & Policy Compliance: Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the SREP contribution agreement, claims guidance, and reporting expectations. Escalate interpretation, commitment, or policy issues to appropriate project or director-level stakeholders. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Plan and coordinate with Project Managers, Cost Analysts, Schedulers, Finance, Contract Professionals, Environment, Human Resources, Indigenous Relations, NIA Planning and Strategy, Project Delivery, and NIA Directors to gather inputs for quarterly claims. Coordinate updates for quarterly progress reports, tracking project dates, performance metrics, jobs,



task status, key equipment, subcontractors, permits, approvals, and the Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Plan alongside cost details. Claim Review & Audit Readiness: Review claim workbooks for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with guidelines. Maintain robust backup files, submission forms, and supporting documentation to ensure remains audit-ready and responsive to internal or external queries. Coordinate internal review and approval workflows, preparing materials for Commercial Management, Project Managers, and Directors to ensure timely submissions. Maintain and update claims and contribution forecasts with project teams, identifying contribution amounts and funding re-allocation needs over the program lifecycle. Commercial Management Support: Support broader Commercial Management activities based on business needs and candidate experience, such as business case development, funding applications, regulatory submissions (e.g., BCUC applications), and financial/risk analysis. Five (5) to eight (8) years of financial management work experience with a background in finance, project controls, cost analysis, financial reporting, project management, or a related field within a capital-project environment, including managing multi-stakeholder processes under fixed deadlines. Experience in business case development, decision analysis, discounted cash flow modeling,



and financial/risk assessment. Experience facilitating the assessment and treatment of risks in large infrastructure projects. Experience preparing external funding applications and regulatory submissions. Skill in drafting concise decision-support documents based on complex technical, financial, and regulatory research. Strong command of detailed Excel workbooks, cost data, payment information, supporting documentation, and status-tracking tools. Familiarity with SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel is required. Comfort working with ambiguous requirements, interpreting guidance, and applying standards consistently across claims and documentation. Exceptional organizational skills to manage recurring deliverables, track open items, follow up on inputs, and maintain complete, audit-ready records. Clear written and verbal communication skills, with sound judgment to distinguish between routine administrative follow-ups and issues requiring director, legal, or financial escalation. Preferred Assets Experience with capital projects, government funding programs, contribution agreements, funding claims, or compliance-based financial processes. Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or other related discipline
• Professional accounting designation such as the Chartered Qualified Accountant (CPA) Every contractor must supply their own Windows 11 Laptop computer for the duration of the assignment. Every contractor must supply their own "Smart Phone". This is needed to gain access to the Organizations network. We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from tradit

📌 External Funding Program Administrator (Burnaby)
🏢 Ian Martin Group
📍 Burnaby