Grants Manager, Healthcare, Science & Research

Azrieli Foundation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Azrieli Foundation is seeking a Grants Manager to oversee a portfolio of grants in Healthcare, Science and Research across Canada and Israel. Reporting to the Managing Director, Healthcare, Science and Research, you will implement grant-making strategies, evaluate submissions, and monitor funded projects to ensure strategic impact.

You will work closely with the Scientific Director and CEO to develop policies, identify opportunities, and manage grants from intake to reporting, while building

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree (PhD/MD preferred).
• At least 3 years in a similar role in nonprofit or public sector.
• Healthcare or research experience in Canada or Israel is a plus.
• Strong project management skills; PMP is an asset.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical abilities.
• French language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand knowledge to inform grant-making strategies.
• Develop strategies and policies with senior leadership; implement with Board approval.
• Identify funding opportunities aligned with mission.
• Ensure proposals follow grant-making processes and board review.
• Provide preliminary evaluation of submissions.
• Develop KPIs for grants for Senior Management.
• Advance new initiatives and prepare for Board presentation.
• Attend conferences to learn developments and position the Azrieli brand.
• Administer grants through lifecycle: intake, payments, reporting.
• Monitor funded organizations to ensure goals and spending.
• Assess performance and inform future funding decisions.
• Contribute to the Science Grant Awards program.
• Communicate with funded orgs per Foundation standards.
• May liaise on joint projects.

Skills

Communication

Relationship management

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Adaptability

Strategic thinking

Education

PhD or MD

Advanced scientific degree

Tools

MS Office

Program management tools

Knowledge sharing platforms

Job description

The Azrieli Foundation, the largest non-corporate foundation in Canada, is looking for a Grants Manager to join the team. Reporting to the Managing Director, Healthcare, Science and Research and working closely with the Scientific Director, the Grant Manager will be accountable for the management of a portfolio grants within the Healthcare, Science and Research (HSR) pillar which spans fundamental neuroscience (particularly neurodevelopment), health systems and clinical research, healthcare delivery and research training at academic and healthcare institutions in Canada and Israel.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains and expands upon a breadth of knowledge to enhance the Foundation's grant-making strategies, including current trends, emerging issues, evaluations, academic literature, policy, and innovations
• Works with Managing Director, Health Care, Science and Research, and the Scientific Director to develop strategies and policies for consideration by the CEO and the Board, and implements these strategies and policies in a manner approved by the Board
• Strategically identifies worthy funding or partnership opportunities in accordance with charitable tax laws and the mission of the Azrieli Foundation
• Works within the structure of the Azrieli Foundation's grant-making process, policies and strategic framework to ensure that proposals and documentation put forward by identified organizations may be properly reviewed and considered by the Azrieli Foundation's Board of Directors
• Provides a preliminary evaluation of submissions consistent with the Azrieli Foundation strategic framework
• Develops key performance indicators of grants for approval by Senior Management
• Works to develop new initiatives in strategic areas, reviews and/or modifies these initiatives as needed, and works with Senior Management to prepare the initiative for presentation to the Board
• Attends conferences when appropriate to learn of developments in fields of interest to the Foundation and position the Azrieli brand in these fields
• Administrates grants throughout their lifecycle, from intake to payment processing to report monitoring
• Follows up with funded organizations to ensure that goals are met, and funds are spent as agreed
• Assesses the performance and outcomes of grants to inform decision-making about future funding
• Contribute to the execution of the Azrieli Foundation Science Grant Awards Program
• Communicates with funded organizations to ensure the Azrieli Foundation brand is being represented according to established Foundation standards
• May act as liaison to funded organizations on joint projects

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree (PhD or MD preferred) or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of three (3) years working in a similar role in a public or not-for-profit organization
• Work experience in healthcare or research in Canada or Israel is an asset.
• Robust project management skills (PMP is an asset).
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Curious, analytical thinker
• Strong communication (verbal and written), listening and implementation skills
• Ability to take direction from multiple people and proactively manage that dynamic
• Detail- and deadline-oriented with strong multi-tasking skills
• Customer- and service-oriented with the ability to adapt and respond to different types of personalities and approaches
• Adaptable and comfortable with change
• Demonstrates a confident and proactive approach to resolving issues
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Proficiency with web-based program management and knowledge-sharing platforms
• Highly organized, flexible, creative and resourceful with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and meet tight timelines
• Knowledge of French would be considered an asset

Living Our Values

Our values are the bedrock of our culture. They shape how we work, how we collaborate and how we make decisions-every single day. Those who succeed at the Azrieli Foundation exemplify the core principles of:

• Integrity & respect
• Taking on big challenges
• Excellence
• Passion for making a difference
• Results-oriented mindset
• Sustainable impact

Inclusivity and Accessibility

Living our values means creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to contribute. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is one way we put those values into practice.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and value diverse backgrounds, abilities and ways of thinking. Diversity and inclusion make our organization strong, productive and innovative. Applicants with lived experience who identify as neurodivergent are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are committed to creating inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If you require an accommodation during the application or recruitment process, please reach out to [e-mail].

About the Foundation:

Driven by a strong belief in philanthropy's powerful role and responsibility, the Azrieli Foundation empowers people by supporting a broad range of organizations, facilitating innovative outcomes and increasing knowledge and understanding in the search for practical and novel solutions.

With a firm conviction that everyone has potential, we work to open doors, break ground and nurture networks, empowering the most vulnerable to the most exceptional to achieve their best and contribute to society.

In addition to strategic philanthropic investments, the Azrieli Foundation operates several initiatives including the Azrieli Fellows Program, the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence, the Holocaust Survivor Memoirs Program, the Azrieli Music, Arts and Culture Centre and others.