Editorial & Proposal Development Officer

University of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 86,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto is seeking an Editorial & Proposal Development Officer within the Research Services Office (RSO) to support faculty success across domestic and international funding programs. You will edit grant proposals, craft content, and develop guidelines while coordinating peer reviews with internal and external contacts.

The role requires Ph.D. level expertise, strong editing and writing skills, and the ability to present guidance at workshops and information sessions for diverse

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Doctorate Degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent editing, proofreading and writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills with diverse researchers.
• Strong analytical skills to synthesize complex information.

Responsibilities

• Advise on improvements to draft funding proposals to meet agency requirements.
• Edit research funding applications.
• Write funding proposal content.
• Develop proposal development guides and resources.
• Coordinate peer reviews of research projects with internal/external contacts.
• Conduct detailed analysis of funding competition outcomes.
• Produce complex statistical analyses.
• Prepare content and deliver proposal development guidance at workshops and information sessions

Skills

Editing

Writing

Communication

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. or Doctorate Degree

Job description

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Editorial & Proposal Development Officer

Date Posted: 09/17/2026
Req ID: 50242
Faculty/Division: VP - Research
Department: Research Services Office
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00020798
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description

About us

The Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) portfolio supports the University of Toronto as a top public research university in the world. Our mission is to create the most supportive environment possibleso that our researchers, innovators and learners can do what they do best — advance understanding and apply new knowledge. Our work supports, fosters and promotes the research and innovation culture and activities of our faculty, staff and students, along with our partner hospitals, funding sponsors, and partners in the public and private sector.

VPRI provides a full range of services including guidance to faculty, staff and students on funding opportunities, research agreement negotiation, oversight and accountability services including research accounting, environmental health and safety, innovation and entrepreneurship, partnerships, policies and procedures, and institutional awards and honours.

Your opportunity

Based within the Research Services Office (RSO), you will work closely with all RSO teams to support faculty success in a broad range of regular, high volume domestic and international research funding programs.

Our leadership team provides an open and professional environment that fosters a culture of goal orientation, self-motivation, accountability, team work and respect. We strive for excellence and recognize and value employee contributions that advance the VPRI and University goals.

If you are motivated and passionate about contributing to one of the top universities in the world, consider a career with us.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising on improvements to draft funding proposals to better meet agency requirements
• Editing research funding applications
• Writing funding proposal content
• Developing proposal development guides and resources
• Coordinating peer reviews of research projects with internal and/or external contacts
• Conducting detailed analysis of funding competition outcomes
• Producing complex statistical analyses.
• Preparing content and delivering proposal development guidance at workshops and information sessions

Essential Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Doctorate Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum four (4) years' relevant experience in a University research or research environment, including experience writing, reviewing and editing grant proposals in an academic environment
• Experience preparing and conducting workshops/information sessions to groups of individuals
• Experience with participation in major competitions, including coordinating peer review of large-scale projects
• Excellent editing, proofreading and writing skills; including grammar, punctuation and spelling
• Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate with researchers from a variety of disciplines, communicate recommendations in a manner that is clear, objective and respectful
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex or diverse information
• Understanding of the expectations and operation of government research councils and other external funding agencies
• Ability to conduct research on policy issues that impact the research funding environment

Assets (Nonessential)

• Personal success in competitive grant competition
• Interest in and solid understanding of the research culture at universities and the role of research support services

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Adaptable
• Cooperative
• Organized
• Resourceful

Closing Date: 10/01/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term This is a TERM role ending November 2027 .
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 13 -- $86,340. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $110,415. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail] .