Grant Management Specialist

Location: Remote within Canada
Language: Strong written and spoken English required, French considered an asset
Duration: 4 month contract with potential for extension
Background Check Requirement: Criminal record check required. May include employment and education verification

About the Opportunity

We are supporting a national research and innovation organization in identifying a Grant Management Specialist to join their Service Delivery team. In this role, you will coordinate research grant applications from submission through project completion, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a smooth experience for applicants and partner institutions.

You will work closely with academic researchers, partner organizations, and internal teams to ensure grants are processed efficiently and in alignment with program requirements. If you thrive in a client focused environment and enjoy supporting initiatives that advance research and innovation across Canada, this is a meaningful opportunity to make an impact.

What’s in it for You

You will join a mission driven environment that values collaboration, learning, and service excellence. Here, you will contribute to work that supports academic research, innovation, and talent development across the country. Expect a culture that cares about accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to strengthen your skills in grants administration, compliance, and stakeholder communication.

Your Responsibilities

• You will coordinate the full lifecycle of grant applications, ensuring eligibility, accuracy, and timely processing.
• You will review documentation, set up invoicing, track partner contributions, and collaborate with Finance to support project funding.
• You will manage project changes, revised proposals, extensions, and cancellations while advising stakeholders on requirements.
• You will prepare award letters, collect documentation, confirm project start dates, and support interns and supervisors through administrative steps.
• You will communicate with academic institutions, researchers, interns, and partners, providing guidance and resolving questions.
• You will maintain accurate records, complete data entry and archiving, and uphold departmental service levels.
• You will support departmental initiatives, collaborate with cross functional teams, and contribute to compliance reporting.

Skills and Qualifications

• Post secondary education or equivalent experience, ideally in an academic or administrative environment.
• Experience in grant administration, research administration, or a related administrative role is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with French considered an asset.
• Proven ability to solve problems independently with a client centered mindset.
• Excellent time management, organization, and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working across teams and levels, with strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel (pivot tables) and Outlook.

Why Partner with Altis

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.