Research Grant Development Officer and Writer

5 months ago

Ottawa, Canada OHRI Full time

Working in close collaboration with the OHRI’s Scientists and Investigators, the Research Development Officer and Grant Writer will coordinate and assist with the research and writing of high-quality, competitive and compelling grant proposals to major funding agencies (e.g. Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI), Ontario Research Fund (ORF), Genome Canada, etc). The incumbent will report to the Managing Director, Finance & Operations, and work in close collaboration with researchers and key members of the OHRI administrative team including the Senior Grants Officer, Manager of Finance, and Director Research Safety & Facilities Operations, as well as acting as the liaison with the Faculty of Medicine Research Office at the University of Ottawa.

**Primary responsibilities will include the following**:

- Working with the Senior Grants Officer to stay abreast of pending and announced major infrastructure funding opportunities, and reinforcing communication to researchers of the same
- Leading or assisting with the management of special projects at the request of the Senior Administration
- Participating as required in various institutional working groups and committees

**Basic Requirements (Education/Experience)**:

- Master’s level degree in a relevant field (i.e. health sciences, life science) or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a research environment
- Knowledge of the health research granting environment (e.g. CFI, CIHR, ORF, etc.)
- Experience in the preparation of research project budgets and budget justifications
- Strong ability to develop and maintain partnerships and working relationships at all levels of the organization and externally
- Exceptional verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas
- Ability to handle competing priorities and meet firm deadlines
- Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills
- Ability to be an effective change agent
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to deal with difficult situations

**Contract Details**:
This is a full-time, 3-year contract position with the opportunity for renewal.

**Salary**: Min: $41.028/hr. - Max: $52.144/hr.

**Comments to Applicant**:
Please send a complete CV and cover letter with a description of your experience that meets the above qualifications.

**Contact Info**:
Name: Carmina Chu
Title: HR Manager
- The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is committed to building and sustaining a welcoming and supportive culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for trainees, researchers, and staff. We are devoted to identifying and removing barriers that limit equitable access to opportunities within our organization. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute strongly supports initiatives that encourage the participation of all groups, in particular the four groups defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities)._
- We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process._

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