Senior Contract Grant Writer

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Requirements:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (STEM, Business, English, or related)
• 5+ years of grant writing experience, preferably in the Canadian R&D and Innovation sector
• Proven track record of securing grants (please list examples in your application)
• Strong technical acumen and ability to understand complex scientific/technological concepts
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear and compelling narratives
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with or understanding of startups or scale-ups is a plus
• Familiarity with grants in areas such as med tech, agriculture, AI, or software development is beneficial

Responsibilities:

• Write compelling and persuasive grant proposals, ensuring alignment with funding requirements and criteria
• Develop budgets, timelines, and other supporting documents for grant submissions
• Manage the grant application process, including coordinating with clients to gather necessary information
• Track and report on the status of assigned grant applications, ensuring deadlines are met
• Provide post-submission follow-up, including responding to funders' inquiries as needed
• Ensure all grant proposals are thoroughly documented and compliant with funders' guidelines
• Maintain accurate records of assigned grant submissions
• Communicate effectively with clients throughout the grant application process
• Provide regular updates on the status of applications