Financial Policy and Research Consultant - Grants

City of Mississauga; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Peel Region seeks a Financial Policy and Research Consultant to identify and secure grant funding opportunities. The role involves researching funding trends, building relationships with fund providers, and contributing to financial policy development. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and possess strong research and organizational skills. The offering includes a competitive hourly rate between $49.16 and $65.54, and the position is part of a supportive workplace focused on equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a municipal or public sector environment.
• Ability to write comprehensive and complex documents, reports, and business cases.
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively, coordinating cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor government trends to forecast funding opportunities.
• Research and promote grant programs to stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with fund providers.
• Assist in preparing legal agreements related to secured funding.
• Contribute to the development of financial policies.

Skills

Research skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis

Education

Post-secondary degree in Public Policy, Economics, Business, or Finance

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Questica systems

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Financial Policy and Research Consultant - Grants

Req ID:27496
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Number of Positions:1
Closing Date:01/02/2026

Job Summary

This postion of Consultant, Financial Policy & Research is responsible for identifying and securing grants funding for the City of Mississauga.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Financial Initiatives, the successful candidate is responsible for:

• Monitor government trends to forecast federal and provincial funding opportunities, enabling successful project alignment.
• Research, promote, and market grant and funding programs to internal stakeholders.
• Provide recommendations to management on corporate priorities for external funding.
• Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective fund providers, including businesses and government agencies.
• Assist in preparing legal agreements related to secured funding.
• Draft correspondence, briefing notes, corporate reports, funding strategies, and policies.
• Maintain grant dashboard reports for the Mayor, Council, and Leadership Team.
• Conduct financial reviews, modeling, and analysis of funding opportunities in relation to the City’s Business Plan and Budget.
• Participate in the claims submission process to secure grant funding transfers.
• Contribute to the development of related financial policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Public Policy, Economics, Business, Finance or a related field. With a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a municipal or public sector environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Excellent research, verbal, and written skills with the ability to write comprehensive and complex documents, reports and business cases;
• Demonstrated leadership, team building skills and strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders including members of council, regional partners and government agencies;
• Ability to manage multiple projects often with competing priorities;
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills;
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively, coordinating cross-functional teams;
• Ability to work effectively under pressing deadlines;
• Ability to research, collect, and analyze large amounts of information and data;
• Proficiency with related computer software applications, particularly MS Office. Knowledge of SAP and Questica systems an asset

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 49.16 - $ 65.54
Hours of Work:35
Work Location:Civic Centre
Department/Division/Section:CPS/Corporate Services Dept,CPS/Finance Division,Business Planning & Financial Servic
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.
Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion .
Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to [e-mail] citing the Job ID and Job Title.This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.