“What we do together…our H.E.A.R.T is our difference.”
Do you have a genuine passion in promoting the values of Indigenous culture working with and for Indigenous children, youth, and families (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) while respecting their cultural diversity?
If so, consider joining our Xyólheméylh work family. We are a fully delegated Indigenous Child & Family Service Agency providing programs and services to Indigenous children, youth, and families on and off reserve within Stó:lō Territory in the Fraser Valley between Yale First Nation and Surrey BC.
Our programs and services are created and delivered with the support of our Elders Advisory Council with special attention on strengthening culture and identity, while honoring the strength of families.
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We strive to work in a holistic way to keep families together and reintegrate children back with their families and extended families.
Our service delivery is done with an open heart and an open mind focusing on the best interest of the family while keeping children at the center.
We work to ensure children are connected to their family, and community while striving to ensure their inherent rights to heritage and identity are upheld in all we do.
Grant & Proposal Writer
Regular Full Time Position - Abbotsford
Salary – $64,125.23 - $72,676.33 Per Annum (35 hrs. per week)
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Executive Director of Administrative Services (EDOAS), the Grant and Proposal Writer will be responsible for identifying, developing, and managing funding sources for our programs. This position will involve writing and submitting grant proposals to federal, provincial, and private funding bodies, ensuring compliance, and tracking the status of proposals. The role requires a dynamic individual who can work collaboratively with various departments, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and communicate effectively with funding agencies and internal stakeholders.
Xyólheméylh is proud to have an Elders Advisory Council to ensure that culture is embedded throughout the agency ensuring the goals, missions and values are upheld in a good way. Lets'emót – to be of one heart and one mind.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
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Bachelor’s Degree in a related field: Communications, English, or Business Administration.
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Minimum of 3 years of experience successfully securing grants from foundations and government agencies.
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Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
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Strong communication skills to ensure effective understanding of program and funding needs
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Well versed in relevant windows-based applications and software’s
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Strong administrative and organizational skills
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Excellent research and reporting skills
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Experience with grant budget development and management
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A proven record of securing major grants from various funding sources
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Knowledge of grant application process, scoring criteria and funding cycles
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Knowledge of provincial and federal grant application, submission, approval and management of funds
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Excellent organizational, research, and reporting skills
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
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Research and identify potential funding sources to support existing and planned program activities
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Lead the development, writing, and submission of high-quality grant proposals and applications to secure funding from federal, provincial, and private funding bodies to match organizational needs and goals
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Track grant schedules, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with deadlines. Maintain an organized database of grant statuses and follow up on submitted proposals
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Serves as a liaison to all funding agencies, foundations and organizations
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Works with appropriate personnel to research, develop, write and submit letters of inquiry and grant proposals
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Coordinates with the finance team to create expenditure and income budgets to validate the value of proposals
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Develops and maintains a master file on pending grants and contracts, previously received grants, and other information for future grant proposals
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Remains up to date on current issues relative to grant proposals
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Keep up to date with trends and regulations in grant writing, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, including proper expenditure management and reporting
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Meets regularly with staff to discuss current and new funding needs and seek opportunities to fulfill those needs through grants and other available/appropriate funding sources
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Inform staff and answer questions regarding the allowability of proposed expenditures related to all specific grants
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Inform supervisor on the progress of all grants and issues that may arise with each grant
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Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of business regarding clients, families, communities or other parties
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Criminal Records check required.
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Valid class 5 B.C. Driver’s Licence without restrictions.
Preference may be given to Indigenous candidates as per Section 41 of the Human Rights Code
CONFIDENTIALITY:
FVACFSS employees are expected to be familiar with and must comply with the expectations of confidentiality as outlined in the Agency’s Human Resources Policy Manual and other policies and operational manuals, AOPSI and the
B.C. Child, Family and Community Services Act.
LEARN MORE:
You can learn more about us at www.fvacfss.ca.
This position is excluded from the Union
We are pleased to offer employer paid Extended Health benefits and enjoy participating in our attractive pension program with the Public Service Pension Plan.
This position is open to internal & external candidates at this time.
Applications will be accepted until 4:30pm PST on
Monday, July 27th, 2026
Current employees of Xyólheméylh must apply for this position using the Internal Job Posting portal in ADP, with Xyólheméylh login credentials.
