Proposal Writer - Sault Ste. Marie, Canada - Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services

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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.

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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;
- $1000 Health Spending Account + $1000 Wellness Spending Account per employee

  • 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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