Grant Writer

Swift Innovations; Ponoka; Vor Ort; CAD 55.104 - 82.656; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Inclusive workplace

Zusammenfassung

Swift Innovations in Ponoka, Alberta, is seeking an experienced Grant Writer to identify and secure provincial and federal funding opportunities supporting R&D, manufacturing expansion, and business growth.

You will work with startups and growth-stage teams to translate business and technical activities into persuasive proposals, manage budgets and timelines, and maintain a proactive funding pipeline.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3 years of grant-writing experience with startups or growth-stage companies.
• Demonstrated success in securing government or innovation funding.
• Strong knowledge of Alberta and federal grant programs.
• Excellent research, writing, editing, and project-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience with manufacturing, research, cosmetics, or consumer products is considered an asset.

Aufgaben

• Research relevant provincial and federal grant programs.
• Assess funding eligibility and recommend priority opportunities.
• Prepare clear, persuasive, and compliant grant applications.
• Coordinate supporting information, budgets, timelines, and project plans.
• Track application deadlines, reporting requirements, and follow-up activities.
• Work closely with management and technical teams to translate business and R&D activities into strong funding proposals.
• Maintain an organized pipeline of current and upcoming funding opportunities.

Kenntnisse

Grant writing

Proposal writing

Project management

Independent work

Jobbeschreibung

About the Company:

Swift Innovations is a research-based, GMP, ISO, and Ecocert COSMOS‑certified contract cosmetic manufacturer based in Ponoka, Alberta. We develop and manufacture innovative skincare, haircare, and personal care products while continuing to scale Refresh Botanicals, our certified organic skincare brand distributed across Canadian retail channels.

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Grant Writer to identify and secure Alberta provincial and federal funding opportunities that support research, innovation, manufacturing expansion, commercialization, and business growth. The successful candidate will have strong experience working with startups and growth‑stage companies, along with a proven track record of preparing successful grant applications.

What can you expect to do:

• Research relevant provincial and federal grant programs.
• Assess funding eligibility and recommend priority opportunities.
• Prepare clear, persuasive, and compliant grant applications.
• Coordinate supporting information, budgets, timelines, and project plans.
• Track application deadlines, reporting requirements, and follow-up activities.
• Work closely with management and technical teams to translate business and R&D activities into strong funding proposals.
• Maintain an organized pipeline of current and upcoming funding opportunities.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 3 years of grant‑writing experience with startups or growth‑stage companies.
• Demonstrated success in securing government or innovation funding.
• Strong knowledge of Alberta and federal grant programs.
• Excellent research, writing, editing, and project‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience with manufacturing, research, technology, cosmetics, or consumer products is considered an asset.

Job Type:

Contract, Part‑Time

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid, with flexibility based on project requirements.

Compensation:

Competitive hourly rate, based on experience and demonstrated funding success.

Swift Innovations is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.