Grants Manager, Healthcare, Science & Research

Azrieli Foundation•Toronto, ON

8d•CA$80,000 - CA$130,000

About The Position

The Azrieli Foundation, the largest non-corporate foundation in Canada, is looking for a Grants Manager to join the team. Reporting to the Managing Director, Healthcare, Science and Research and working closely with the Scientific Director, the Grant Manager will be accountable for the management of a portfolio grants within the Healthcare, Science and Research (HSR) pillar which spans fundamental neuroscience (particularly neurodevelopment), health systems and clinical research, healthcare delivery and research training at academic and healthcare institutions in Canada and Israel.

Requirements

Advanced scientific or clinical degree (PhD or MD preferred) or equivalent experience.
A minimum of three (3) years working in a similar role in a public or not-for-profit organization
Robust project management skills (PMP is an asset).
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
Curious, analytical thinker
Strong communication (verbal and written), listening and implementation skills
Ability to take direction from multiple people and proactively manage that dynamic
Detail- and deadline-oriented with strong multi-tasking skills
Customer- and service-oriented with the ability to adapt and respond to different types of personalities and approaches
Adaptable and comfortable with change
Demonstrates a confident and proactive approach to resolving issues
Knowledge of MS Office
Proficiency with web-based program management and knowledge-sharing platforms
Highly organized, flexible, creative and resourceful with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and meet tight timelines

Nice To Haves

Work experience in healthcare or research in Canada or Israel is an asset.
Knowledge of French would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Maintains and expands upon a breadth of knowledge to enhance the Foundation’s grant-making strategies, including current trends, emerging issues, evaluations, academic literature, policy, and innovations
Works with Managing Director, Health Care, Science and Research, and the Scientific Director to develop strategies and policies for consideration by the CEO and the Board, and implements these strategies and policies in a manner approved by the Board
Strategically identifies worthy funding or partnership opportunities in accordance with charitable tax laws and the mission of the Azrieli Foundation
Works within the structure of the Azrieli Foundation’s grant-making process, policies and strategic framework to ensure that proposals and documentation put forward by identified organizations may be properly reviewed and considered by the Azrieli Foundation’s Board of Directors
Provides a preliminary evaluation of submissions consistent with the Azrieli Foundation strategic framework
Develops key performance indicators of grants for approval by Senior Management
Works to develop new initiatives in strategic areas, reviews and/or modifies these initiatives as needed, and works with Senior Management to prepare the initiative for presentation to the Board
Attends conferences when appropriate to learn of developments in fields of interest to the Foundation and position the Azrieli brand in these fields
Administrates grants throughout their lifecycle, from intake to payment processing to report monitoring
Follows up with funded organizations to ensure that goals are met, and funds are spent as agreed
Assesses the performance and outcomes of grants to inform decision-making about future funding
Contribute to the execution of the Azrieli Foundation Science Grant Awards Program
Communicates with funded organizations to ensure the Azrieli Foundation brand is being represented according to established Foundation standards
May act as liaison to funded organizations on joint projects