Proposal Writer - Sault Ste. Marie, Canada - Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services
Description
Position:
Proposal Writer
Closing:
Posting will remain open until filled
Term:
Full Time (35 hours per week)
Salary Range:
$53, $62,520.00
Our Vision is "to lead the design, development, and delivery of sustainable and culturally appropriate housing that promotes excellence in the Indigenous community and organizational infrastructures.
We are currently seeking a Proposal Writer. This position is available from any one of our office locations.
PLEASE APPLY ON OUR CAREERS PAGE:
In meeting the objectives and vision of the organization, preference will be given to qualified individuals of First Nation, Métis, or Inuit ancestry, and are asked to self-identify on their cover letter.
Compensation:
In return for your ongoing excellent performance, strong work ethic, and commitment to our vision, mission, values, strategic plan, and the people we serve, Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services offers a comprehensive compensation package.
This comprehensive compensation package includes:
- Challenging and fulfilling work; an inclusive and supportive team; and a work environment steeped in and guided by Indigenous culture;
- Comprehensive medical & dental benefits + company vehicles available for fieldwork;
- Additional paid holidays (in addition to statutory holidays) include Louis Riel Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Remembrance Day, Easter Monday and Family Day;
- Opportunity for cultural, educational, and other approved leaves;
- Supported training opportunities for personal and professional development while reciprocally enhancing organizational capacity;
- A competitive salary in the pay band B6, $53, $62,520.00
Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:
- Work with multiple department leads to assemble materials and manage the entire proposal process from start to delivery;
- Develop and maintain core proposal content in proposal library/archive;
- Develop individual proposal response strategies by identifying and clarifying requirements, eligibility and evaluation criteria, studying solicitation documents and participating in and/or leading proposal team meetings;
- Establish priorities and timelines for information gathering, writing, reviewing, and approving;
- Coordinate requirements with content contributors and provide proposal status information to Leaders at team meetings;
- Create and write competitive proposal content and manage the submission process;
- Edit and revise proposal according to Leaders feedback;
- Assemble proposal documents for final submission and ensure proposals are formatted according to specific requirements;
- Seek and obtain internal quality control and approvals as per company policy, prior to submission; and,
- Track requests and submissions and manage the proposal completion process to ensure that proposed projects and Request for Proposal (RFP) responses are completed and delivered by the required due date.
- Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, or related field;
- 5 years of proposal writing or grant writing experience;
- Proven track record of writing successful, persuasive proposals;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Excellent research and analysis skills;
- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills;
- Good knowledge of Government (all levels as well as various departments) Programs and Private funding sources;
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines;
- Able to work independently as well as in a team environment;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office;
- Strong understanding of and appreciate for Indigenous history, cultural values, and housing as a human right.
Conditions of employment:
- Ability to travel as required;
- Ability to work varying hours/days, if required;
- Valid CPIC clearance (Criminal Records check);
- References; and,
- Current, valid Ontario Driver's License and safe driving record.
For the Health and Safety of employees, all new employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of being hired by OAHS. For clarity, fully vaccinated means two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and that at least 14 days have elapsed since completion of your vaccine series. OAHS will require proof of full vaccination prior to an employee's start date.
Salary:
$53,200.00-$62,520.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
In person
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