Grant Writer

Pinnguaq; Ontario; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization focused on STEAM education is seeking a Grant Writer to join their Sustainable Funding Department. This full-time permanent role involves preparing project proposals, conducting research, and establishing strong relationships with funders to support innovative initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in grant writing, excellent communication skills, and experience working with rural and Indigenous communities.

Qualifications

• 5 years proven experience writing complex government grants.
• Deep understanding of government strategies and application formats.
• Experience within rural, remote and Indigenous communities is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare compelling project proposals for diverse funding opportunities.
• Conduct prospect research for federal, provincial, and municipal grants.
• Maintain relationships with funders and manage inquiries.

Skills

Advanced writing skills

Detail oriented

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Education or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Monday or similar project management software

Donor Perfect or similar CRMs

Job description

Reports to : Director : Strategic Fundraising

Location : Onsite for applicants located in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario or Iqaluit Nunavut.

Salary : Starts at $65,000 (Ontario) or $90,000 (Nunavut) annually

Term : Full-Time Permanent

Working alongside rural, remote, Indigenous and other communities, Ampere supports the development of STEAM skills through innovative technology, art, and play. Be part of the innovative future of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) learning and digital skills training by joining our team!

The Sustainable Funding Department

The Sustainable Funding Department is responsible for the long-term viability of the organization, generating revenue to support current initiatives and fundraising for future directions. Through our strategic approach to fundraising the department touches on all aspects of Ampere’s “Lifecycle” approach (providing education, resources, mentorship, employment, production, and advocacy).

What does success at Ampere look like?

• We know what programs have the biggest impact for our communities, and have sustainable and diverse funding to ensure that work continues.
• We overdeliver for our supporters and funders with timely reporting and effective storytelling.
• We consistently develop high impact initiatives based on our mission, vision, and goals.
• We build and implement strong project proposals to support multi-year funding goals.
• Ampere is financially sustainable across diverse funding sources.

As a member of our sustainable funding team, you will prepare compelling, accurate and customized project proposals to support new and diverse funding opportunities.

Success In This Position Looks Like :

• The Grant Writer effectively identifies and produces proposals for grant opportunities that support the Ampere mission, vision, and goals.
• Ampere has opened up new avenues of support to grow existing activities and to fund new initiatives.
• The organization has developed and maintained strong fundraising / co-fundraising partnerships with relevant organizations across Canada.
• Projects and opportunities are establishing the organization’s long-term stability and sustainability.

Grant Writer Responsibilities include :

• Working within the Strategic Funding team and in partnership with other Ampere divisions to identify potential funding sources, develop proposal strategies, and prepare grants / proposals.
• Conduct prospect research and qualify opportunities including federal, provincial, and municipal grants and contributions, corporate donors, community associations, and charities.
• Persuasively communicate the organization’s mission and programs to potential funders using existing content as well as developing new material as needed.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with funders in order to understand and accurately respond to grant requirements.
• Gather and create proposals by identifying sources of information including case for support, project descriptions, identifying and communicating risks, outlining objectives and evaluation outcomes, providing deliverables, implementation timelines, methods of delivery, staffing expertise, budget templates, and standards of administrative performance. All content should align strongly with our organizational identity and with grant initiative requirements.
• Assemble supplemental letters, executive summaries, full proposals, budgets, and presentations.
• Manage inquiries with funders / donors, attend bidder conferences, and research information from external and internal sources.
• Maintain quality results by using templates; following proposal-writing standards including readability, consistency, and tone; maintaining and contributing to databases.
• Establish and maintain personal contact and relationships with funders and program officers, as well as community contacts.

Attributes and Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Education or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience, and 5 years proven experience writing and responding to complex, high-value government grants.
• A deep understanding of government strategies, portals, application formats, and requirements.
• Ability to interpret instructions and write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals through advanced writing skills and a strong ability to transform concepts into written solutions.
• Detail oriented with a keen eye to extract proposal requirements to ensure accurate and successful submissions.
• Work as a collaborative and flexible team player, capable of working in a dynamic internal team environment and with collaborative community partnerships.
• Excellent decision making and problem solving skills.
• Self starter, with an ability to work independently and remotely to manage timelines.
• Strong initiative and communication skills to move projects forward.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and / or change priorities as needed to respond to a fast paced environment and meet rigid deadlines.
• Preferred experience working with Google Suite, Monday or similar project management software and Donor Perfect or similar CRMs.
• Experience within rural, remote and Indigenous communities in Canada is an asset.
• Fundraising experience within a not for profit, charity or social enterprise setting is an asset.
• Experience in STEAM is an asset.
• Ability to speak and write in English, French and / or Inuktitut is an asset.

Ampere prioritizes the safety of our employees and the community members we work with, because of this we may require both new hires and current team members to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). The approval for acceptance of a VSS lies with our People and Culture Team and Management. To ensure up-to-date documentation, please ensure it has not been over six months since the date of completion of the VSS you are submitting. The expense for the VSS falls on the individual, not the company, if there are any concerns regarding this please speak to the People and Culture Team. Additionally, please confirm you're completing the VSS in the correct region.

Ampere strongly believes in fostering diversity within the communities we serve. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Ampere is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.