About this role
Competition # 2026-106
Category: Full Time - Permanent
Closing: November 23rd, 2026.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Secretariat office is recruiting for a Funding Agreement Advisor within the First Nations Early Learning and Child Care (FNELCC) department. Under the direction and supervision of the Director of FNELCC, the Funding Agreement Advisor is responsible for the administration, monitoring and review of Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care (IELCC) funding agreements between the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) and First Nations in Manitoba. The Funding Agreement Advisor serves as the primary contact for funding administration and reporting, providing advice and support to First Nations throughout the funding cycle. The position works collaboratively with First Nations, FNELCC staff and AMC Finance to support the effective administration of IELCC Programs & Services and Infrastructure funding.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate the preparation, distribution, execution and administration of annual IELCC funding agreements and amendments.
- Maintain accurate funding records, including allocations, agreements, budgets, reports and related documentation.
- Review proposed budgets, Actual Expenses reports, audited IELCC schedules and other required financial and program reporting.
- Reconcile funding allocations, payments, reported expenditures, deferred revenue, carry-forward and outstanding balances.
- Monitor reporting requirements and deadlines and follow up on outstanding information.
- Administer and monitor reporting requirements for IELCC Programs & Services and Infrastructure funding, including separate program-level reporting where applicable.
- Review and monitor Infrastructure project plans, budgets, expenditures, status reports, final reports and remaining funding.
- Identify discrepancies, incomplete information and funding or reporting matters requiring clarification and work collaboratively with First Nations to resolve them.
- Provide advice and support to First Nations regarding funding agreements, eligible expenditures, reporting requirements, deadlines, templates and processes.
- Identify significant or unresolved funding and reporting concerns and bring them forward to the Director for review and direction.
- Work collaboratively with FNELCC staff and AMC Finance regarding funding administration, payments, reporting and reconciliation.
- Maintain funding and reporting information and prepare status reports and summaries as required.
- Support annual reconciliation and closeout of funding agreements.
- Assist in the development and improvement of funding templates, reporting tools, procedures and guidance materials.
- Maintain confidentiality of First Nation financial and organizational information.
- Adhere to AMC policies and procedures with specific attention to professional ethics.
- Other duties as assigned.
- QUALIFICATIONS Education & Experience
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Indigenous Governance or a related field.
- A minimum of three (3) years of related experience in funding administration, contribution agreements, financial administration, grants administration, program administration or a related field.
- Experience reviewing financial reports, budgets or funding-related documentation.
- Experience working with First Nations or First Nations organizations is required.
- An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge and understanding of First Nations cultures, traditions, governance and communities.
- Knowledge of Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care programs and federal contribution funding would be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of a First Nations language would be considered an asset.
- Must be able to work flexible hours and travel within Manitoba as required.
- Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
- Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check upon hire.
Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter identifying the position title and quote competition number applying for, qualifications, and resume, along with 3 professional reference listings (include a most recent employer reference) to:
Human Resources
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs
14th Floor, 275 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3
Quote Competition # 2026-106 in your application
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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted.
Preference will be given to First Nations people. If successful, applicants will be asked to provide verification of citizenship documentation issued by a First Nation or government-issued documentation or affirmation from Inuit, Métis, or non-status Indigenous community with which they identify. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.
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