Grants and Proposal Development Officer

Job Number:

- J0825-0622
- Job Title:

- Grants and Proposal Development Officer
- Job Type:

- Permanent FT Support
- Location:

- Greater Toronto Area
- Pay Range:

- $39.34 - $45.59
- Pay Band:

- Support I
- Hours/Week:

- 35
- Shift Schedule:

- Monday Friday, 8:30 am 4:30 pm
- Date Posted:

- August 19, 2025
- Closing Date:

- August 26, 2025

We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.

**Position Summary**
Reporting to the Manager, Government Relations, the Grants and Proposal Development Officer plays a critical role in advancing the College’s external funding efforts by guiding and executing the development of high-impact grant and proposal submissions that align with the intuition’s strategic priorities.

**Responsibilities**
- Guide and execute the development and submission of high-quality grant proposals aligned with institutional priorities and funding agency requirements.
- Write and edit persuasive proposal content, including need statements, project descriptions, evaluation frameworks, and institutional overviews.
- Customize standard language and institutional content for different funders and funding streams.
- Coordinate internal timelines, workflows, and document gathering to ensure timely and complete submissions.
- Support outreach, communication, and relationship-building with funders throughout the grant lifecycle and beyond.
- Scan for external funding opportunities and advise internal stakeholders on strategic fit and institutional alignment.
- Monitor and evaluate government, foundation, and sector-specific funding programs.
- Advise on proposal scope, funder alignment, and competitive positioning in collaboration with the Manager and relevant departments and stakeholders across the College at all levels.
- Maintain strong knowledge of institutional priorities and funding landscapes to guide proposal planning.
- Support cross-departmental collaboration and build internal capacity for successful grant development.
- Provide guidance and consultation to faculty and staff on grant structure, funder expectations, and effective storytelling.
- Facilitate proposal planning meetings and coordinate inputs across academic and administrative units.
- Contribute to training sessions, resource development, and onboarding materials to support grant literacy across the institution.
- Foster a collaborative, service-oriented approach to proposal support.
- Develop and maintain a narrative library of reusable proposal content such as templates, boilerplate language, case studies, and data points.
- Track proposal activity, funding success rates, and outcome metrics using internal systems.
- Support the preparation of internal reports and insights to inform strategic planning and future grant readiness.
- Assist with post-submission activities such as revisions, funder responses, and coordination.
- Support post-award requirements with funders, including agreement signing and reporting obligations.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned

**Qualifications/Experience**
- Three-year degree/diploma in Public/Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Communications, English, or another related field; or a combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Professional certification or courses in grant writing, project management, or proposal development will be considered an asset.
- Demonstrated experience developing complex proposals with multiple contributors and deadlines.
- Experience liaising with diverse stakeholders, including academic departments, administration, and external funding agencies.
- Strong knowledge of government, foundation
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, persuasive, and tailored content for a variety of audiences.
- Proven project coordination and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple concurrent proposals and timelines effectively.
- Ability to interpret complex guidelines and translate them into actionable steps for proposal teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and collaborative platforms, such as SharePoint, Teams, and/or grant management systems.
- Highly self-directed, with strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking