Senior Grants Officer

The Hospital for Sick Children; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospital for Sick Children is seeking a Senior Grants Officer for a 22-month full-time contract. This role involves overseeing grant applications, collaborating with scientists and administrators, and ensuring compliance with funding policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in research funding and excellent communication skills, contributing to the growth of SickKids' research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in research, healthcare, or academic environment.
• Experience with research funding applications.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate administrative and financial aspects of grant applications.
• Manage major competitions and ensure adherence to policies.
• Build relationships with funding agencies and research partners.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Multitasking

Resourcefulness

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Job description

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Overview

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research, and education. Our reputation is built on the skills, knowledge, and experience of the extraordinary people who work here daily. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, offering a caring and supportive work environment that maintains high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community dedicated to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Position Details

SickKids invites applications for a 22-month full-time contract position as Senior Grants Officer - Grant Applications, Development & Awards in the Research Institute. The successful candidate will oversee and support a high volume of operating grant applications, representing the Research Institute and becoming a subject-matter expert in external grant policies and procedures. This role involves collaboration with leading scientists, hospital administrators, grant-writers, and international partners, contributing significantly to SickKids' research growth.

Responsibilities

1. Oversee and coordinate administrative and financial aspects of grant applications, including compliance and budget review.
2. Manage major competitions, setting timelines and ensuring adherence to policies and guidelines.
3. Provide project management oversight for complex, multi-site applications.
4. Draft correspondence, forms, and memos related to grants.
5. Build relationships with funding agencies and research partners.
6. Serve as a hospital-wide expert on grant policies and practices.
7. Maintain knowledge of the research funding environment and policies in Canada and abroad.
8. Innovate and improve processes, tools, and procedures.
9. Maintain application metrics and databases.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Undergraduate degree or equivalent; health science, business, or financial background preferred.
2. Minimum 2 years' experience in research, healthcare, or academic environment.
3. Experience with research funding applications.
4. Strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
5. Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
6. Resourcefulness and quick learning aptitude.
7. High literacy and numeracy skills.
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
9. Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Assets

• Experience with PeopleSoft.
• Experience in healthcare or health science research agencies.

Additional Details

Employment Type: Full-Time Contract (35 hours/week), Hybrid

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and provide support for accessibility and inclusion during the hiring process.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Employment is contingent upon providing necessary documentation.

Application Process

Combine your cover letter and resume into a single document (max 20 pages). For technical support, contact [e-mail].