Grants Specialist managing grant strategies and clients at Zero To One Strategic, supporting R&D funding for innovative companies. Focusing on client management and funding outcomes.
Responsibilities
Manage and execute grant strategies across a large portfolio of active clients
Focus on client management, opportunity oversight, and ownership of funding outcomes
Responsible for managing 50+ client accounts and ensuring applications are delivered on time and to a high standard
Serve as the primary point of coordination for grant related work
Monitor federal and provincial funding programs relevant to assigned clients
Advise clients on funding opportunities to pursue or deprioritize based on eligibility
Coordinate internal and external grant writers and subject matter experts
Edit and strengthen drafts written by others for QC, clarity, compliance, and impact
Track deadlines, submission status, and outcomes across your portfolio
Requirements
Two or more years of experience in grants, funding advisory, or related roles
Experience managing a high volume of clients or projects simultaneously
Strong editing, review and QC skills
Solid understanding of Canadian government funding programs (e.g., federal, provincial, municipal, sector-specific)
Tech-savvy and comfortable using tools such as G Suite, CRM platforms (e.g., HubSpot), and modern AI-assisted productivity tools
Excellent organization and time management skills
Clear and professional written and verbal communication
Experience working with startups or scale-ups is a strong plus
Exposure to software, AI, med tech, cleantech, or advanced manufacturing is beneficial
Comfort operating in a fast-paced consulting environment with evolving priorities
Benefits
Competitive full-time salary based on experience
Remote first work environment
Opportunities for growth as the grants function scales
Work closely with a senior team in the innovation funding space
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