Proposal Writer - Niagara, Canada - Niagara College Canada

Niagara College Canada

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Niagara, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Located in the heart of the Niagara Region - just minutes from one of the world's most well-known tourism destinations - Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.

Applications are invited for the position of Proposal Writer in the Research & Innovation Division, located at the Welland Campus.

The salary range is $68,911 to $86,140 for a 35 hour work week. Additional hours may be required as necessary.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Plan and execution of grant writing in consultation with relevant internal stakeholders
Manages relationship with external grant holders
Facilitate institutional and external letters of commitment and support
Research and identify relevant sources of external funding at all levels of government and all relevant agencies
Maintain database of grant funding opportunities, along with specific grant requirements, to be used as means of planning and informing relevant academic and service divisions
Support the Associate Director, Strategic Partnerships in their duty to write larger, multifaceted government grant proposals
Support strategic planning by assisting the Associate Director, Strategic Partnerships, in tracking metrics related to grant writing and successful approval/award rate, amount of funding awarded, and successful outcomes related to those grants, on an annual basis
Suggest and assist in developing more efficient methods and procedures for grant management across the College

Qualifications:

3year diploma or degree in communications, journalism, business, political science, or a related field of study
5 years experience, preferably in a postsecondary setting
Experience related to applied research and/or grant writing or proposal development is an asset
Excellent writing, proofreading and editing skills
Demonstrated ability to write, edit and proofread at an advanced level with impeccable accuracy in grammar, spelling and content verification
Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written)
A record of success at writing proposals that have been awarded funding (e.g. Tri-Agency program) would be considered an asset

We also provide a balance of on-campus and remote work through our recently introduced Remote Work Policy. As a place-based organization all positions will involve some degree of on campus work.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.