Regular/Temporary

Regular

Job Title

Senior Advisor (Grants & Awards) (Hybrid)

Job ID

71735

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

09/02/2025

Job Type

Continuing

Close Date

09/09/2025

Employee Group

Unifor Unit 1, Staff

Favorite Job

Department

DSB Central Administration

Salary Grade/Band

Grade 9

Salary Range

$30.84 - $47.65 (hourly)

Hours per Week

35

Posting Details

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm (Hybrid schedule)

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.

Career Level

Requires 3 years of relevant experience.

Location:

Main Campus, DeGroote School of Business

Job Description

UNIT/PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

McMaster is a globally renowned institution of higher learning and a research community committed to advancing human and societal health and well-being. Our focus on collaboratively exchanging ideas and approaches makes us uniquely positioned to pioneer ground-breaking solutions to real-world problems leading to a Brighter World.

The DeGroote School of Business (DSB) works to create global impact by advancing knowledge, collaborating across disciplines, engaging with stakeholders, and promoting greater understanding. Our innovative, interdisciplinary approach generates new methods and insights, results, and lasting change. The DeGroote School of Business’s research contributes to developing both business and social knowledge. The Research Services Department within the Faculty offers services and support to approximately 100 faculty members in 8 Areas, enabling them to undertake leading edge research and to showcase their impact.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting faculty members with the development of research proposals and the identification of appropriate research funding opportunities. Negotiate and draft contracts and agreements with various parties securing cooperation and funding for research endeavors. Provide administrative expertise in writing proposals and ensuring proper documentation is provided for various projects.

PURPOSE AND KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Negotiate and draft contracts and inter-institutional agreements between McMaster University and funding agencies, other universities, not-for-profits, federal and provincial governments, and agencies.
• Negotiate and develop budgets with partners including other institutions, private sector, not for-profit, federal and provincial governments, and agencies.
• Develop concepts and strategies when authoring sections of grant applications which address the project's importance to the University's strategic research plan to aid in the agency's decision to fund or reject a proposal.
• Develop solutions to address serious budget deviations.
• Ensure that proposals and funding agreements comply with University policies, protect the University from legal liabilities, and conform to the criteria and guidelines of the relevant program sponsoring agency.
• Design and develop tools, guidance documents, University agreement templates and processes to manage research funding competitions.
• Interpret and communicate applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines to researchers, Deans, Chairs and other University personnel.
• Ensure all research within the University has up-to-date institutional human ethics approval, animal ethics approval and biosafety approvals, where applicable.
• Act as a liaison between the University and external sponsors concerning sponsors' policies, regulations, and opportunities for research funding.
• Develop multi-party, multi-year budgets where cost-sharing includes proportional cash and in-kind contributions from the granting agencies, the private sector partners, and other University partners.
• Coordinate large and diverse cross-functional team which may include internal researchers and staff, other academic institution personnel, and external agencies.
• Design and deliver a wide range of presentations and workshops.

SUPERVISION:

• Provide direction to others in how to carry out work tasks.

WHAT WE OFFER:

In addition to joining a top ranked university, McMaster offers a very competitive total compensation package that includes but is not limited to:

• Employer Paid benefits such as Extended Health, Dental, Emergency Out-of-Country Travel Coverage & Basic Life Insurance.

• Training, coaching and professional development opportunities

• Employee tuition assistance for continuous development and education

• Opportunity to be a part of an academic environment working alongside professionals who share a passion for learning

• Progressive paid annual vacation plan

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

• Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Hybrid Work Language

To ensure an ongoing and vibrant University community that meets the needs of our students, staff and faculty and supports the University mission, ability to work on-site continues to be a requirement for most University positions. The University is supportive of exploring flexible work arrangements that effectively balance operational needs and employee interests.

Interview Experience

At McMaster University, we believe in a comprehensive and inclusive interview process. Our interview methods encompass a variety of approaches that allow our hiring teams to provide a flexible and accessible experience for engaging with our candidates. Throughout your recruitment process at McMaster, you may be requested to participate in a variety of formats, that may include in-person, virtual or recorded interviews. If you have any questions as you move through the hiring process, please reach out to talent@mcmaster.ca or the HR contact associated with your position of interest.