Grant Writer (Canada)

Climate Finance Solutions

26d•CA$95 - CA$135•Remote

About The Position

As a Grant Writer at CFS, you’ll do more than write proposals. You’ll partner with climate innovators to develop competitive applications for federal and provincial grant funding, advising clients on project design and commercialization plans, while shaping partnership strategies that materially improve their chances of getting funded. We’re a fast-paced, fully remote team. Contractors who deliver consistently are considered for our Grant Development Lead role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent)
Fluency in English
Minimum of six years of grant writing experience; at least three years as the lead writer on funded grant proposals
Strong scientific or technical knowledge relevant to climate solutions
Experience securing grants from climate-focused federal and provincial agencies, including, but not limited to, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), the Strategic Response Fund (SRF), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Alberta Innovates, Investissement Québec, and CleanBC
Clear and compelling writing style, with outstanding grammar and research skills
Strong oral and written communication skills for working cooperatively with internal teams, clients, and external partners
Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and other standard writing and collaborative content development platforms
Ability to maintain project schedules and deadlines
Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment
Equipment, technical ability, flexibility, and temperament required to work fully remotely with intercontinental teams and clients, including weekday availability to check and respond to project communications
Mission-driven, with a clear understanding of the urgency of addressing the climate crisis

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree, particularly in a scientific or technical field
Bilingual writing capability (English and French) and experience with Quebec-based or French-language funding programs
Knowledge of climate sectors, including renewable energy, carbon management, energy storage/batteries, industrial decarbonization, critical minerals and materials, hydrogen and other clean fuels, grid technologies, transportation, sustainable agriculture, advanced manufacturing, nuclear, and more
Pre-award research administration, grant management, or project management certification (e.g., PMP, CRA, CCRP)

Responsibilities

Work with senior staff, the Director of Grants, other grant writers, and the administrative team to bring high-quality proposals through the entire development process: project design and development, document preparation, and submission
Support multiple proposal projects simultaneously, maintaining quality and meeting tight deadlines
Draft complex technical narratives, work plans, budget justifications, letters of commitment, and other key elements of federal, provincial, and other public funding programs
Conduct external research, including from peer-reviewed sources, and gather internal data to provide content for proposals
Serve as a strategic advisor to client teams, refining project scope, commercialization plans, business development approaches, fundraising strategy, and organizational positioning before drafting begins, so proposals reflect a compelling funding strategy rather than just compliant documentation
Liaise with external partners and stakeholders to support proposal development and consortium building