Funding Specialist - Oakville, Canada - GrantMatch Corp

Description

Salary:
- and medium-sized businesses. As a result of the sustained expansion of our Canadian practice, GrantMatch is currently seeking a
Funding Specialist to join us
remotely.


Overview of Role
As a Funding Specialist, you will foster strong relationships with clients, becoming their go-to resource for project funding.

You will develop a strong foundational knowledge of government funding programs to strategically match identified client projects to appropriate funding opportunities.

You will drive the information gathering process, developing a big picture approach while working synergistically with a Funding Analyst, who will take ownership of the writing process.

Your work will span all industries, from food processing to aerospace, so while previous industry-specific knowledge is not required, the ability to research and become an expert in each client's area of business is a must.

As a Funding Specialist, you will conduct the industry and market research required to ask the right questions, write about the project, and talk about the client's line of business with ease and confidence.

The industry-specific knowledge you gain on the job will build on the extensive business experience you already possess.


Role Specific Responsibilities

• Lead meetings with key client contacts, including senior level executives of major companies and technical employees (e.g. engineers) to gather project information (e.g. KPIs, quotes)
• Build and maintain an appropriate, realistic timeline for key deliverables for each project, keeping in mind program deadlines, client availability, and other ongoing projects
• Communicate with government representatives to fill in programrelated knowledge gaps
• Research funding programs to strategically match client projects to funding opportunities
• Assist clients with grant submission process, communications with program representatives, and postapproval processes
• Maintain a positive working relationship with Funding Analysts and other colleagues, who each have a role in successfully fulfilling all client commitments and in securing grant money for clients and revenue for GrantMatch

Required Skills and Abilities

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a related field
• Project management experience
• Client relationship management experience
• Adept at interpreting financial statements, creating cash flow forecasts, and calculating KPIs
• Experience specific to securing grants for corporations is beneficial
• Strong communication skills, personable, able to build rapport with clients and colleagues
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Intellectually curious continuous learner with a drive for constant expansion of knowledge base
• Selfmotivated with a proven ability to work well under the pressure of strict deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Education

• Bachelor of Commerce preferred, but diplomas and other areas of study will be considered given the right professional experience

GrantMatch is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and remains free from discrimination and harassment.

We believe that by building our team on a foundation of diversity, equality, and inclusion, we can provide the best value to our clients.

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