The Winnipeg Foundation is For Good. Forever. We help people give back to our shared community by connecting generous donors with causes they care about. For Good. We are an endowment-based public foundation, so gifts are pooled and invested, and the annual earnings are distributed back to the community Forever. Founded in 1921, we are proud to be 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 both within the
organization and in its work with the community.
Our Values
• Trust
• Generosity
• Equity
• Transformation
• Responsiveness
Our Core Competencies
• Relationship Building
• Managing Healthy Conflict
• Adaptability
• Critical Thinking and Decision Making
We are currently recruiting for the role of
Community Impact Operations Officer (24 months Term – Full-time)
The Role:
This position plays a crucial role in administering various grant payments, including responsive, strategic, and donor-advised grants. A key responsibility involves meticulously tracking and 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 various committees by preparing comprehensive reports that summarize grant activities and financial allocations. Ultimately, this role is vital in guaranteeing that grant payments are processed both accurately and promptly. Additionally, the incumbent will prepare regular reports that detail the availability of grant funds, providing management with critical insights for decision-making.
Core Areas of Responsibility:
Financial Administration
- Process grants payments for responsive, strategic, and donor‑advised grant programs.
- Reconcile approved grants for responsive grant programs to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Manage and maintain future‑year grant tracking and reporting.
- Prepare quarterly fund balance reports and grant availability reports for management.
- Prepare financial and operational reports for committee meetings.
- Monitor and manage strategic and multi‑year grant commitments throughout their full lifecycle.
- Track outstanding unpaid grants and support timely resolution.
Grant & Operational Administration
- Draft and manage Terms of Grant Agreements for strategic and complex grants.
- Administer complex grants, including multi‑year and strategic commitments.
- Coordinate grant programs associated with Family Council, including reporting and documentation.
- Prepare management and committee agendas and supporting documentation.
- Respond to grantee inquiries related to grant payments and processes.
- Oversee the process for rescinding outstanding or unused grant balances.
- Maintain operational filing, record‑keeping, and documentation standards.
- Coordinate the submission of tickets for technical issues and fixes in the GMS, and support the remediation of those tickets.
- Contribute to the compilation of system and business requirements to improve grant program workflows and processes
Process Improvement & Collaboration
- Review administrative and operational procedures and recommend improvements where appropriate.
- Contribute to streamlining processes, alignment, and continuous improvement across operations teams.
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence within Community Impact Operations.
Education and Experience
- Diploma in administration and/or accounting/bookkeeping
- 3-5 years of experience working in accounting/finance/administration within a charitable organization
- Experience in a busy office environment with competing priorities
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will also be considered
Skills and Abilities
- Exhibit strong knowledge and understanding of various non-profit organizations
- A deep passion for philanthropy, the non-profit sector, donor stewardship, and making a positive impact within the community
- Demonstrated experience in working on all stages of a grant’s operational cycle
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, with a high level of organization
- Ability to prioritize and consistently meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, written and in-person)
- Strong IT skills – including the Microsoft Suite of products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), as well as the ability to learn
- Highly collaborative team player
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Exceptional interpersonal, presentational and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively
- A strong work ethic and a high level of initiative and reliability. Practice great discretion with sensitive and confidential information
- Excellent time management and adaptability skills are essential to this role, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook) and virtual meeting software
- Ability to manage an online grant application process and to use grants management software
What We Offer:
- Starting salary in the range of $54,340 – $65,208
- A comprehensive benefit package, including health and dental benefits
- A Health Spending Account
- Access to Consult + (Virtual Doctor Service)
- EFAP program available to employees and family members
- Pension program starting at six months of employment
- Vacation starting at three weeks per year
- Eco-pass program (half-cost bus pass)
- Maternity/Parental Leave Top Up
- Professional Development opportunities
Applications, including a resume and a cover letter, should be submitted by June 2, 2026. All applications must be submitted at https://careers.risepeople.com/the-winnipeg-foundation/en.
Applicants who do not fully satisfy all the essential requirements are nonetheless encouraged to submit their applications for consideration regarding this position. We firmly believe in the potential for diverse perspectives, skills and experience to enrich our team and contribute to The Foundation’s overall success.
The Recruitment Process
As part of The Foundation’s commitment to being transparent, 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 interviews)
- Second in-person interview (within 2 weeks after the first interview)
- Start date: July 2026
During 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 in the 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 careers@wpgfdn.org for support.