Business Advisor

Business Advisor - Government Grants
- Company Description_

Bamford Produce is one of Canada’s premier processors of fresh-cut, value-added fruits, and vegetables. We offer an extensive line of fresh-cut produce items to the food service, retail, and manufacturing sectors.
At Bamford Produce, we have the expertise to custom cut and pack any fresh fruit and vegetables to enhance quality and shelf life. We also offer private label programs.
All our manufacturing processes follow the strictest food safety guidelines in our industry and our full-time quality assurance team ensures all operations abide by HACCP/ G.M.P food safety guidelines.
- Job brief_

The Government Grant Advisor facilitates research, development, review, and editing of departmental and/or institutional grant proposals; conducts basic research for potential funding sources and maintains databases while supporting faculty and administration in developing proposals.
- Responsibilities_
- Facilitates, reviews, and edits grant proposals; conducts library and electronic research; compiles data; inputs and retrieves data via a computer.
- Conducts research on potential funding sources; maintains contact with external agencies.
- Develops and transforms ideas into grant proposals and serves as a liaison between Bamford Produce and grant agencies.
- Maintains comprehensive knowledge of areas involved in identifying and soliciting grants; may collaborate with various internal departments.
- May coordinate project activities; prepares and processes letters and correspondence, presentation materials, and manuscripts; maintains funding opportunity databases, activity tracking system, and related confidential files.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Research governmental, foundation, and corporate grants
- Conduct interdepartmental meetings to identify and prioritize project needs, and coordinate and research grant preparation assignments.
- Provide timely advice and information on funding opportunities, requirements, and procedures; collaborates in defining and implementing project funding strategies.
- Provide assistance in resolving issues and conflicts with funding agencies.
- Coordinate and plan funding program activities, including the prioritization, planning, and scheduling of activities to guide program efficiency and effectiveness.
- Review revenues and expenditures, project status, to ensure proper expenditures are made for Federal grant projects.
- Establish and maintain relationships with funders
- Develop project descriptions, evaluation plans
- Oversee reporting requirements for grants and contracts.
- Handle confidential financial records and grant materials with great discretion
- Analyze new strategies for income and provide written recommendations
- Job Terms_
- Job Type: Permanent Full-time
- Probationary Period: 3 months or 480 hours, whichever longer
- Work Location: 2501-A Stanfield Rd, Mississauga ON, L4Y 1R6
- Shift Requirement: Must be flexible on Sunday to Fridays depending on operation needs
- Compensation: TBD in the interview
- Benefits: Group Benefits entitlement upon completion of probation time

**Qualifications**:

- College Diploma/University Degree
- 3+ years of experience working in an administrative position
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Able to work well under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail.
- A professional, responsive, and positive work attitude is essential.
- Resourcefulness and flexibility.
- Meticulous record-keeping skills.
- Professional appearance and telephone manners.
- We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

**Salary**: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mississauga, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Work Location: One location