Consultant, Government Grants

Job summary

The Consultant is responsible for researching, preparing, and submitting government grant proposals and business cases for clients. They also manage compliance reporting, maintain the firm's grant program database, and support senior staff with financial documentation and project monitoring.

Job details

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 Consultant Government Grants (“Consultant”) will be responsible for researching and preparing all hiring and training grants for all clients, and assist with the compliance reporting post grant approvals. In addition, the Consultant will assist Managers and Senior Consultants with researching appropriate grants for client initiatives, developing funding analysis reports and monitoring deliverables. The Consultant will also be responsible for researching, updating and maintaining the Firm’s Grant Program Database. This will include continually researching new and existing programs, entering updates and reporting status changes to the team. The position will demand an attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a constantly changing environment. Job Profile Summary The Consultant Government Grants (“Consultant”) will be responsible for writing and preparing business proposals and funding applications that range from $5,000 to $20,000,000 in size and complete compliance reporting as required. These funding applications are positioned to assist our clients’ businesses with projects including business expansion, research & development, capital investment, and HR initiatives. The Consultant will also support Managers and Senior Consultants with developing supplemental documentation, including business plans, budgets, and financial information for client initiatives, and monitoring deliverables, updating, and maintaining the Firm’s Program knowledge and systems. The position will demand attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a constantly changing environment. Duties and Responsibilities: Preparation and Submission of Business Cases and Funding Proposals (90%): Work directly with Managers and clients on the preparation and submission of funding proposals. This includes synthesizing project information gathered from research, client meetings, notes from the sales team or manager, and previous funding proposals. We typically write 90%+ of content in a written submission up to 100 pages. Tasks include: Application Preparation/Writing: Applications include varying combinations of a project and/or business focus depending on the nature of the request for funding. You will work with your team to write drafts and/or review business plans and/or formal application files, including reviewing financial statements and forecasts. Research and Analysis: Research through a variety of online sources, market reports, client data, and interview notes to develop a coherent narrative for a funding proposal. Compliance: Assist with the compliance and reporting requirements post grant approval. Systemization/Document Management: As documentation (e.g. financial statements, quotes, etc.) for a project comes in, you are responsible for filing and storing the documents appropriately on our system. Additionally, the Consultant is responsible for maintaining the integrity and consistency of our file management system. Other (10%): Support administrative and other duties as required by the Firm. This can include: Administrative Support: CRM and other systems recordkeeping, emails, and reporting to Managers. Internal & External Meetings: Meeting prep and facilitation for client meetings and weekly team meetings. New Program Research: Support Managers and other team members to complete new program research, and changes to existing programs. Reaching out to programs to obtain program information may be required. Other: Special projects may be assigned on an on-going basis, these can include blog writing, marketing support, systems development, etc. Education: A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Humanities, Social Sciences, Business/Administration, Journalism, Accounting, or Science is required. Qualifications - Required: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal 1+ years of experience in industry; various experience acceptable Strong decision-making skills: ability to work with limited information Experience in business case writing Ability to work under pressure and tight timelines Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Ability to think outside the box Qualifications - Preferred: Experience in proposal writing Experience preparing business and marketing plans Industry experience in roles that include strategic planning, project management, or similar. Ideally experience in a manufacturing or advanced technology sector Understanding of accounting and finance practices; ability to interpret an income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research. Certificates and Licenses: Valid driver’s license required. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. For Ontario based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $48,000.00 - $62,700.00. The Firm makes offers based on many factors, including qualifications and experience. Roles may be eligible for incentive compensation. #LI-IJ1

What you’ll do

The Consultant is responsible for researching, preparing, and submitting government grant proposals and business cases for clients. They also manage compliance reporting, maintain the firm's grant program database, and support senior staff with financial documentation and project monitoring.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Accounting, or Social Sciences. At least one year of industry experience and strong written communication and analytical skills are required.

Benefits

• Personal time off
• Parental leave top-up
• Gym membership
• Gym equipment reimbursement
• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• RRSP with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• data management · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Grant writing
• Business proposal writing
• Compliance reporting
• Financial analysis
• Research
• Project management
• Data management
• Communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Critical thinking
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Budgeting
• Strategic planning
• Business Expansion
• Compliance Reporting
• Document Management
• Administrative Support
• Record Keeping
• Research Support
• Time Off Management
• Systems Development
• Valid Driver's License
• Accounting
• Balance Sheet
• Customer Relationship Management
• Business Administration
• Business Case
• Strategic Planning
• Business Proposals
• Investments
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Critical Thinking
• Finance
• Sales
• File Management
• Financial Statements
• Forecasting
• Marketing
• Income Statement
• Journalism
• Project Management
• Multitasking
• Program Database
• Proposal Writing
• Social Sciences

Job areas

• Consulting
• Finance & Accounting
• Government & Public Sector
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership
• Government Consultant
• Grants Manager / Administrator
• Accounting Associate Professionals
• Fundraising Managers

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