Date Posted: 06/10/2025Req ID: 43412Faculty/Division: VP - ResearchDepartment: Ofc of Vice Pres, Research & InnovationCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Position Number: 00057967, 57968, 57969
Description:About us:The Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) portfolio supports the University of Toronto as a top public research university in the world. Our mission is to create the most supportive environment possibleso that our researchers, innovators and learners can do what they do best — advance understanding and apply new knowledge. Our work supports, fosters and promotes the research and innovation culture and activities of our faculty, staff and students, along with our partner hospitals, funding sponsors, and partners in the public and private sector.VPRI provides a full range of services including guidance to faculty, staff and students on funding opportunities, research agreement negotiation, oversight and accountability services including research accounting, environmental health and safety, innovation and entrepreneurship, partnerships, policies and procedures, and institutional awards and honours.Your opportunity:The Strategic Grant Writer will support cross-divisional success in a broad range of high value, domestic funding programs. Reporting to the Senior Strategist, Research, the Strategic Grant Writer will work to bring the highest standards of professionalism and dedication to achieve maximum quality and administration support to faculty in order to contribute to the success of grant applications in a number of Tri-Agency programs.You will be responsible for supporting faculty members across divisions to develop and write proposals for research funding. You will advise on improvements to better meet agency requirements and improve grant submissions.Our leadership team provides an open and professional environment that fosters a culture of goal orientation, self-motivation, accountability, teamwork work and respect. We strive for excellence and recognize and value employee contributions that advance the VPRI and University's goals.If you are motivated and passionate about contributing to one of the top universities in the world, consider a career with us.Your responsibilities will include:
Drafting funding applications
Writing applications for research funding
Editing funding application content
Advising on challenges with funding opportunities and providing options
Verifying research funding proposals are complete, accurate and adhere to sponsor guidelines
Developing project schedules including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables and reporting
Conducting detailed analysis and evaluation to inform program planning activities
Analyzing and recommending project changes
Essential Qualifications:
Ph.D. or Doctorate Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
A minimum of 4 (four) years of relevant experience with drafting research funding applications, such as: reviewingand assessing feedback received from program stakeholders, creating and/or editing original, published content and materials, conducting analysis on research trends and other information to strengthen proposals, gathering information in preparation for budget planning
Experience with drafting for large complex proposal development initiatives.
Experience writing successfully funded proposals for submission.
Demonstrated success in securing grant funding from government agencies orfoundations.
Ability to foster cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills
Tact and sensitivity in dealing with varied clientele
Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
Strong writing, editing, and research skills with the ability to translate complex academic projects into accessible, compelling narratives.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
To be successful in this role you will be:
Articulate
Communicator
Meticulous
Multi-tasker
Organized
Resourceful
There are three (3) openings available. Each is a two (2) year Term.
Closing Date: 06/24/2025, 11:59PM ETEmployee Group: USW Appointment Type: Budget - Term Schedule: Full-TimePay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:USW Pay Band 13 -- $84,813. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $108,463. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. Job Category: Administrative / ManagerialRecruiter: Anita Chooraman
Lived Experience StatementCandidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
