Consultant, Government Grants

Ryan LLC; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & Remote

Award-winning culture

Generous PTO

Parental leave top-up

Gym membership / reimbursement

Health & dental from day one

RRSP match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ryan LLC in Mississauga, Canada, is hiring a Consultant Government Grants responsible for researching and preparing hiring and training grants for clients, drafting funding proposals, and maintaining the Grant Program Database. You will assist with funding analyses and compliance reporting post-approval, while supporting managers and senior consultants with program research.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, multi-tasking in a dynamic environment, and collaboration with team members to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Humanities, Social Sciences, Business/Administration, Journalism, Accounting, or Science.
• 1+ years of industry experience; varied backgrounds acceptable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience writing business cases or proposals.
• Ability to work under tight timelines and maintain accuracy.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities.
• Ability to think outside the box.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit funding proposals and business cases with input from managers and clients.
• Research funding programs, analyze data, and develop narratives for funding requests.
• Ensure compliance reporting post grant approvals and maintain grant program records.
• Support program research and internal communications; assist with blog and marketing tasks as needed.
• Coordinate administrative duties and meetings for the Firm.

Skills

Communication

Industry experience

Decision making

Business case writing

Under pressure

Analytical thinking

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Research skills

Job description

Why Ryan?

• Hybrid and Remote Work Options
• Award-Winning Culture
• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Up to 20 Weeks of Parental Leave Top-up (Adoption Included)
• Monthly Gym Membership OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
• Health and Dental Benefit Eligibility Effective Day One
• RRSP with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

Job Profile Summary

The Consultant Government Grants ("Consultant") will be responsible for researching and preparing all hiring and training grants for all clients, and assist with the compliance reporting post grant approvals. In addition, the Consultant will assist Managers and Senior Consultants with researching appropriate grants for client initiatives, developing funding analysis reports and monitoring deliverables. The Consultant will also be responsible for researching, updating and maintaining the Firm’s Grant Program Database. This will include continually researching new and existing programs, entering updates and reporting status changes to the team. The position will demand an attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a constantly changing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation and Submission of Business Cases and Funding Proposals (90%): Work directly with Managers and clients on the preparation and submission of funding proposals. This includes synthesizing project information gathered from research, client meetings, notes from the sales team or manager, and previous funding proposals. We typically write 90%+ of content in a written submission up to 100 pages. Tasks include:
  • Application Preparation/Writing: Applications include varying combinations of a project and/or business focus depending on the nature of the request for funding. You will work with your team to write drafts and/or review business plans and/or formal application files, including reviewing financial statements and forecasts.
  • Research and Analysis: Research through a variety of online sources, market reports, client data, and interview notes to develop a coherent narrative for a funding proposal.
  • Compliance: Assist with the compliance and reporting requirements post grant approval.
  • Systemization/Document Management: As documentation (e.g. financial statements, quotes, etc.) for a project comes in, you are responsible for filing and storing the documents appropriately on our system. Additionally, the Consultant is responsible for maintaining the integrity and consistency of our file management system.
• Other (10%): Support administrative and other duties as required by the Firm. This can include:
  • Administrative Support: CRM and other systems recordkeeping, emails, and reporting to Managers.
  • Internal & External Meetings: Meeting prep and facilitation for client meetings and weekly team meetings.
  • New Program Research: Support Managers and other team members to complete new program research, and changes to existing programs. Reaching out to programs to obtain program information may be required.
  • Other: Special projects may be assigned on an on-going basis, these can include blog writing, marketing support, systems development, etc.

Education

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Humanities, Social Sciences, Business/Administration, Journalism, Accounting, or Science is required.

Qualifications – Required

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• 1+ years of experience in industry; various experience acceptable
• Strong decision-making skills: ability to work with limited information
• Experience in business case writing
• Ability to work under pressure and tight timelines
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to think outside the box

Qualifications – Preferred

• Experience in proposal writing
• Experience preparing business and marketing plans
• Industry experience in roles that include strategic planning, project management, or similar. Ideally experience in a manufacturing or advanced technology sector
• Understanding of accounting and finance practices; ability to interpret an income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.

Certificates and Licenses

Valid driver’s license required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Salary

For Ontario based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $48,000.00 – $62,700.00. The Firm makes offers based on many factors, including qualifications and experience. Roles may be eligible for incentive compensation.

Company Overview

#LI-IJ1 Ryan offers outstanding opportunities to work in a dynamic, rapidly expanding tax services firm serving the world’s most respected Global 5000 companies. Our innovative work environment, accelerated growth path for high performers, competitive benefits package, and outstanding earning potential provide the most rewarding career experience available in the industry. Ryan employees are given the freedom to do their best work in the way they work best. With a clear understanding of expectations and accountabilities, our employees are given ownership of their time and flexibility to meet the demands of their professional and personal lives.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Accommodation

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Ryan LLC (i.e., H1‑B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non‑immigrant status).

Job duties related to this role are to be conducted in a manner that adheres to privacy laws, as well as follows internal governance related to protecting confidential information and trade secrets, and to securing data and company records.

Ryan, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law. It is Ryan's policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. For Canada candidates – in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Canadian Human Rights Act, Ryan ULC will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request. Ryan welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.