Grants Manager, Healthcare, Science & Research

Jobtailor; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Toronto seeks a Grants Portfolio Manager to oversee a portfolio within Healthcare, Science and Research, and to develop strategies with senior leaders for CEO and Board consideration.

You will identify funding opportunities aligned with charitable tax laws, ensure grant proposals comply with policies, and monitor performance to inform future funding decisions. Strong communication and formal PMP or equivalent credentials are valued.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree (PhD or MD) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years of experience 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 verbal and written communication, listening, and implementation skills.
• Ability to take direction from multiple people and proactively manage that dynamic.
• Detail- and deadline-oriented with strong multitasking skills.
• Customer- and service-oriented, with ability to adapt to different personalities and approaches.
• Adaptable and comfortable with change.
• 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; able to adapt to shifting priorities and meet tight timelines.
• PMP Certification is required or preferred in some cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of grants within the Healthcare, Science and Research pillar.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, emerging issues, evaluations, academic literature, policy, and innovations to enhance grant-making strategies.
• Develop strategies and policies with senior leaders for CEO and Board consideration, and implement approved strategies.
• Identify funding and partnership opportunities aligned with charitable tax laws and the Foundation’s mission.
• Ensure proposals and documentation comply with the Foundation’s grant-making process, policies, and strategic framework.
• Conduct preliminary evaluations of submissions.
• Develop grant key performance indicators for Senior Management approval.
• Develop, review, and modify initiatives in strategic areas and prepare them for Board presentation.
• Attend relevant conferences and position the Foundation’s brand.
• Administer grants from intake through payment processing and report monitoring.
• Follow up with funded organizations to ensure goals are met and funds are spent as agreed.
• Assess grant performance and outcomes to inform future funding decisions.
• Contribute to the Science Grant Awards Program.
• Communicate with funded organizations regarding Foundation brand standards.
• Liaise with funded organizations on joint projects.

Skills

Grant Management

Project Management

Advanced Scientific Degree

Interpersonal Skills

Compliance with Grant-Making Policies

Education

Advanced scientific or clinical degree (PhD or MD) or equivalent experience

PMP Certification

Tools

MS Office

Web-Based Program Management Platforms

Job description

• Manage a portfolio of grants within the Healthcare, Science and Research pillar


• Maintain knowledge of trends, emerging issues, evaluations, academic literature, policy, and innovations to enhance grant-making strategies


• Develop strategies and policies with senior leaders for CEO and Board consideration, and implement approved strategies


• Identify funding and partnership opportunities aligned with charitable tax laws and the Foundation’s mission


• Ensure proposals and documentation comply with the Foundation’s grant-making process, policies, and strategic framework


• Conduct preliminary evaluations of submissions


• Develop grant key performance indicators for Senior Management approval


• Develop, review, and modify initiatives in strategic areas and prepare them for Board presentation


• Attend relevant conferences and position the Foundation’s brand


• Administer grants from intake through payment processing and report monitoring


• Follow up with funded organizations to ensure goals are met and funds are spent as agreed


• Assess grant performance and outcomes to inform future funding decisions


• Contribute to the Science Grant Awards Program


• Communicate with funded organizations regarding Foundation brand standards


• Liaise with funded organizations on joint projects

Requirements

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree (PhD or MD) or equivalent experience


• Minimum three years of experience 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 verbal and written communication, listening, and implementation skills


• Ability to take direction from multiple people and proactively manage that dynamic


• Detail- and deadline-oriented with strong multitasking skills


• Customer- and service-oriented, with ability to adapt to different personalities and approaches


• Adaptable and comfortable with change


• 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; able to adapt to shifting priorities and meet tight timelines


• Knowledge of French is an asset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in grant management within the healthcare and research sectors, with a strong focus on compliance, strategic development, and performance evaluation. Possesses advanced analytical and communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders and adapt to evolving project needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Grant Management


• Project Management


• Advanced Scientific Degree


• Interpersonal Skills


• Compliance with Grant-Making Policies

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Grant Evaluation


• Performance Indicators Development


• Strategic Policy Development


• Funding Opportunity Identification


• Healthcare Research Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Analytical Thinking


• Relationship Management


• Communication Skills


• Adaptability


• Detail-Oriented

Certifications & Qualifications

• PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

• Healthcare


• Science


• Research


• Not-for-Profit


• Charitable Tax Laws

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office


• Web-Based Program Management Platforms