Grant & Proposal Development Specialist

Estoras Group

. Identify relevant federal, provincial, municipal and private grants, subsidies, incentives and innovation programs .

Posted 10/22/2026contractRemote • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant and funding application processes, including research, writing, and compliance. Proficient in developing business cases and project narratives while coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure successful submissions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grant Application PreparationBusiness Case DevelopmentCanadian Grant Programs KnowledgeProposal Writing and EditingDigital Transformation Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Grant WritingFunding ApplicationProject Narrative ConstructionBudget DevelopmentResearch and AnalysisCompliance InterpretationEvaluation Criteria AddressingRFP CoordinationCommercial Proposal DevelopmentAI Tools Utilization

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailStrong OrganizationIndependent OwnershipCommercial JudgmentEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Zoho OneAI Research ToolsFunding PortalsFinancial Documentation SystemsProposal Templates

Industry Keywords

Federal GrantsProvincial GrantsMunicipal GrantsInnovation ProgramsSR&EDNRC IRAPDigital TransformationR&DBusiness ExpansionCompetitive Proposals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify relevant federal, provincial, municipal and private grants, subsidies, incentives and innovation programs
Assess eligibility, funding limits, deadlines, reporting obligations and commercial value
Research opportunities in AI, technology development, digital transformation, R&D, commercialization and business expansion
Maintain a group-wide pipeline of opportunities and recommend those worth pursuing
Own grant and funding application processes from research and planning through review, submission and follow-up
Write project descriptions, objectives, business cases, milestones and measurable outcomes
Coordinate financial and operational inputs, budgets, supporting evidence and required documentation
Address evaluation criteria, coordinate internal approvals and submit through funding portals
Respond to funder questions, track application status and support post-award claims, reporting and compliance
Coordinate responses to RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, client proposals and expressions of interest
Translate technical and operational concepts into business value and persuasive executive summaries
Work with Managing Directors, technical experts and project managers on scope, deliverables, resource plans and pricing narratives
Build reusable proposal templates, company profiles and standard supporting materials
Develop funding cases for artificial intelligence, software products, automation, research, digital transformation and commercialization
Learn each company’s services, customers, priorities and financial realities
Gather information from subject-matter experts and coordinate simultaneous submissions
Keep leadership informed about deadlines, dependencies, decisions and outcomes
Operate with minimal executive oversight and ensure on-time, accurate and compliant submissions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience preparing grants, funding applications or competitive commercial proposals
Excellent writing, editing, research and business communication skills
Working knowledge of Canadian grant programs and ability to interpret detailed eligibility and compliance rules
Ability to construct business cases, project narratives, budgets and supporting submissions
Strong organization, attention to detail and independent ownership of deadlines
Confidence working with executives, finance teams, technical specialists and external agencies
Sound commercial judgment, initiative and a focus on practical outcomes
Digital confidence, including responsible use of AI research and writing tools
Familiarity with government innovation grants, SR&ED, NRC IRAP, RFP/tender responses, professional services, AI and digital transformation, grant reporting, business planning, and Zoho One or similar systems is valuable
A relevant degree may help, but proven real-world results matter more than credentials alone
Curiosity and comfort learning new platforms
Ability to verify eligibility, supporting evidence, financial information and final representations when using AI tools
Ability to handle confidential financial, technical, personnel and commercial information with discretion

Benefits

Comp & perks

Appropriate performance incentives may be considered where permitted by program rules and the engagement terms
Choice of full-time employment or consulting engagement
Remote working arrangement