Manager, Government Grants

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

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm in Mississauga seeks a Manager of Government Grants to oversee client engagements and grant applications. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance and experience in grant management. This role offers a hybrid work environment with comprehensive PTO and benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid and remote work options

Generous PTO benefits

Monthly gym membership or reimbursement

Health and dental benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement after one year

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge and experience in business planning and writing business plans.
• Prior experience in grants is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned Grants engagements and assist in selling Grants services.
• Develop comprehensive grants funding plans for clients.
• Prepare grant proposals for client review and approval.

Skills

Client-centric

Exceptional organizational skills

Great people skills

Dynamic and hardworking

Coach and motivator

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business/Administration, Accounting, or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Why Ryan?

• Hybrid and Remote Work Options

• Award-Winning Culture

• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits

• Up to 20 Weeks of Parental Leave Top-up (Adoption Included)

• Monthly Gym Membership OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement

• Health and Dental Benefit Eligibility Effective Day One

• RRSP with Employer Match

• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

The Manager, Government Grants (“Manager”) will manage all assigned Grants engagements and may be asked to assist the Principal and the Ryan business development team in selling the Grants services from time to time. The Manager will work with its assigned clients to strategically develop a comprehensive grants funding plan, prepare all applications on a timely basis, and ensure all client deliverables are met at the highest level of customer service. The position demands attention to detail, strategic planning abilities, and the ability to multi-task in constantly changing environments.

Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results

People:

• Create a positive team member experience.
• Along with the practice Principal and the Director, Grants, meet and develop relationships with all key grants ministries, departments, and institutions on an ongoing basis.

Client:

• Assist the Principal and the business development team in sales meetings if required.
• Travel to client locations to identify eligible grants and develop a funding plan with a timeline of grant applications over the next 2-3 years.
• Research grant programs for client eligibility and develop project work plans and schedules for associated deliverables.
• Prepare grant proposals for client review and approval.
• Respond to client inquiries and requests from grant authorities.
• Ensure timely compliance and submissions once grants are approved to recover client expenditures.

Value:

• Develop complete and accurate grant applications on time.
• Prepare financial models and costing calculations for grant applications.
• Review all grant applications for accuracy and completeness.
• Contribute to maintaining the firm’s grants knowledge base.
• Make presentations on available grants at Ryan’s training sessions, internal meetings, and industry events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business/Administration, Accounting, or Finance, or equivalent work experience. Knowledge and experience in business planning and business plan writing are required. Prior experience in grants is an asset. Marketing and broad business experience are also assets.

General Aptitudes:

• Client-centric
• Great people skills
• Coach and motivator
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Dynamic and hardworking

Computer Skills:

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet research is required.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver’s license required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

• Standard indoor working environment.
• Occasional long periods of sitting while working at a computer.
• Regular interaction with employees and clients in person, via email, and telephone.
• Independent travel requirement: 10 to 30%.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran