Grant Development Specialist - Edmonton, Canada - NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)

NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Please Note:
This competition is limited to current salaried NAIT staff.

The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) is a leading polytechnic ranked third among Canadian research colleges and polytechnics, and one of Alberta's Top Employers for 10 consecutive years.

NAIT measures its success by the impact the industry-funded project deliverables both in applied research and corporate training have on Alberta's economy.

As NAIT continues to expand and strengthen the services provided to industry we are recruiting skilled and passionate individuals to join our inclusive and dynamic team of co-workers who are collaborative, respectful, and supportive.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the process of proposal development to a complex variety of funding sources.
Provide tailored technical editing and writing services to Industry Solutions' portfolios of applied research and Corporate and Continuing Education.
Edit proposals and report documents for logic, clarity, style, consistency, grammar, usage, and sense.
Rewrite passages as necessary without changing the original meaning.
Shape documents based on the specific area of research or reskilling/upskilling and the funder's guidelines.
Assist in maintaining a database of funding opportunities
Maintain a calendar of submission deadlines and other important milestones

Skills & Abilities:

Superior writing skills and advanced knowledge of English grammar usage and editorial style guidelines for Tri-Council as well as Federal and Provincial Government funding and reporting.

Strong and effective verbal communication skills.
Solid foundation and clear understanding of applied research.
Skilled in qualitative and qualitative research methodologies.

Analytical skills to interpret data, information and objectives; identify patterns, concerns, issues, problems, needs, tendencies and relationships; formulate logical and objective conclusions; recognize alternatives and their implications.

Proven experience as a manuscript/author's editor.
Exemplary project management skills.
Strong time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize effectively and to undertake multiple projects (editing and writing) simultaneously.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in (Science or Engineering Preferred)
3-5 years practical experience in writing/editing research/academic prose, particularly in the social, life and physical sciences, and engineering

Remuneration:
$76, $102,002.42 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Research Officer lll).

This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT

At NAIT, people matter.

We're proud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

What we offer

We've created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more.

Additional requirements

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)

Accommodations

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