Grant Writing Support

Grant Writing Support — Student Hire

The Grant Sherpa / Who we are

A fast growth team who wants to make a difference in the innovation space in Canada by helping startups and scale ups improve how they fund their ventures with a focus on access to non-dilutive funding (aka grants).

We know the funding roadmap is the biggest hurdle most companies face. We want to change that. Since 2015 we have been behind the scenes as the extra set of hands to support innovation companies across Canada with strategy and hands-on support to close grant funding. 

The opportunity to support business innovation is everything to us. To ensure our client success we strive to speed up access to the right resources at the right time. This is our magic. We listen for and learn about new resources (local, provincial and federal) that can support our existing clients and keep us primed to serve new clients who are looking for options. Our goal is to work long term with our clients serving them at every stage of growth. 

Core to economic growth in any country is innovation. We are involved in the innovation community and get to know key stakeholders in a number of business areas. We are tapped into the who’s who and help make connections so our business clients get results. As a result of our success, most new clients are referred by our fans or our resource network. 

As grants are only one way to fund growth, we also help connect our clients to the money supply chain (banks and capital investors) to ensure they realize their goals. Doing what’s right for people is what matters. 

When our clients win, we win, and Canada wins. 

About the Opportunity

Tech Grant Writing Support — Student Hire

• Working with innovation and tech firms to prepare and organize data for applications 
• Gathering or reviewing client’s information and preparing grant applications for clients under the direction of the Grant Strategist
• Working  with digital tools and online applications to serve needs of clients
• Understanding application criteria for the programs to ensure successful applications for our clients
• Ensuring CRM and current work files are up to date
• Communicating activities to the key Grant Strategist throughout the application process
• Promptly responding and communicating to meet the needs of the client and the timely nature of the application
• Support in expanding our grant database/ grant lists
• Team working  with the Grant Strategist to problem solve for improved application success

Is this You?

• Proficient working with digital tech tools (Google Docs,  Word, etc) and CRM system 
• Detail oriented 
• Able to meet timely deadlines
• Self directed, willing and able to take initiative to gather what is needed to complete tasks required
• Experienced in project management 
• Exceptional communication skills 
• Time management and organizational skills
• Ability to share and accept feedback to improve client outcomes
• A team player and collaborator 
• A passion for working with innovators and entrepreneurs 

Qualifications:

• A student currently registered at a university or college in Canada
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Strong English writing skills 
• Experience in grant writing an asset
• Strong interpersonal and time management skills 
• Spirit of wanting to make a difference in the ecosystem in Canada. 
• Work from home and have technology (computer and internet) to do the work.

Job Type: Part Time

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in the workplace. We welcome all persons to apply.  Send resume and cover letter (sharing your why) using the application form below.