Grants Project Manager (Canada)

Climate Finance Solutions

6d•CA$95 - CA$135•Remote

About The Position

Climate Finance Solutions (CFS) is a global consultancy that helps companies and organizations secure large-scale grant funding for climate solutions. As a Grants Project Manager, Canada at CFS, you’ll own federal and provincial grant applications end-to-end, leading writing teams and managing complex multi-stakeholder timelines, while serving as the strategic interface between CFS and our clients. You’ll bring rigor and momentum to high-stakes proposals from kickoff through submission, with quality and competitive positioning as the priority. We’re a fast-paced, fully remote team. Contractors who deliver consistently are considered for our Senior Project Manager role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent)
Fluency in English
Minimum of six years of grant project management or grant writing experience; at least three years as lead project manager on funded grant proposals
Strong scientific or technical knowledge relevant to climate solutions
Experience managing applications to 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
Strong knowledge of Canadian federal grant compliance, including Treasury Board of Canada policies, the Policy on Transfer Payments, and applicable program-specific terms and conditions
Working knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial grant submission platforms (which vary by program and agency); multi-platform experience is a plus
Proficiency in Asana, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and other standard project management and collaborative platforms
Strong oral and written communication skills for working cooperatively with internal teams, clients, and external partners
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability 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 related field (business administration, public administration, or a scientific or technical field)
Prior grant writing experience
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

Manage grant applications from client kickoff through submission, ensuring compliance with all requirements and deadlines
Develop project timelines, milestones, and go/no-go decision points aligned with solicitation requirements, and create project tasks assigned to the appropriate team members
Serve as the primary point of contact between CFS and the client/partners, providing weekly status updates on project status and pending action items
Coordinate writers and technical experts across proposal teams, balancing expertise with capacity to avoid burnout
Oversee compliance with Canadian federal grant regulations and program-specific terms and conditions; manage submissions across federal and provincial grant platforms
Serve as a strategic advisor to client teams on competitive positioning and partnership development, helping shape applications to maximize funding outcomes
Coordinate cross-functionally between CFS team members and external partners to ensure smooth proposal development and submission