Government Grants & Funding Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented and research-driven Government Grants & Funding Specialist to identify, evaluate, and manage government funding opportunities for our companies and projects.
This is a remote position and requires strong independent work, research, communication, and time-management skills.
The ideal candidate should be able to research available grants, subsidies, tax credits, loans, incentives, and other government funding programs, primarily across Canada and Québec, and manage the process from initial opportunity identification through application, submission, follow-up, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities
Research and continuously monitor government funding programs, grants, subsidies, tax credits, loans, and incentive programs.
Identify funding opportunities relevant to the company’s activities, projects, and business objectives.
Review and analyze eligibility requirements, program criteria, deadlines, funding amounts, eligible expenses, and required documentation.
Assess whether the company or specific projects qualify for each funding opportunity.
Prioritize opportunities based on strategic fit, funding potential, deadline, and likelihood of success.
Coordinate with internal departments to collect financial, operational, technical, and project-related information required for applications.
Prepare and organize application documents, supporting materials, proposals, and funding packages.
Assist with the preparation of budgets, project descriptions, business cases, and funding proposals.
Manage application timelines and ensure submissions are completed accurately and before deadlines.
Track submitted applications and follow up with government agencies or funding organizations when required.
Maintain a structured database of funding opportunities, applications, deadlines, required documents, and results.
Create checklists and internal workflows for each funding application.
Support post-approval requirements, including documentation, compliance, progress reporting, and funding reports.
Verify information generated through AI-assisted research and monitoring systems before it is used for decision-making or applications.
Work with AI and technology teams to improve automated systems for identifying and evaluating funding opportunities.

Required Skills
Strong research and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal English
Ability to understand and interpret government program guidelines and eligibility criteria
Strong attention to detail and documentation skills
Basic understanding of finance, budgeting, and business analysis
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple applications and deadlines simultaneously
Strong written communication and proposal preparation skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
Ability to work independently in a remote work environment

Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience with government grants, funding programs, incentives, or grant applications
Familiarity with Canadian and Québec government funding programs
Experience in grant writing, proposal development, business development, consulting, or financial research
Knowledge of AI-based research and automation tools is considered an advantage
Knowledge of French is considered a strong asset, particularly for Québec funding programs

Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process is project-based and includes practical assessments.
Candidates who successfully pass the initial CV screening will receive 1 to 2 practical hiring challenges based on real or simulated government funding scenarios.
The challenges may include:
Finding relevant government funding opportunities
Reviewing and interpreting eligibility criteria
Comparing multiple funding programs
Identifying required documents and deadlines
Preparing a funding opportunity summary
Recommending whether the company should apply
Preparing a preliminary application, proposal, or funding strategy
The purpose of these challenges is to evaluate the candidate’s research skills, analytical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, communication, and ability to work independently.

Email Communication
Candidates must provide an active and regularly monitored email address.
All official recruitment communication will primarily be conducted via email, including:
Recruitment process updates
Hiring challenge instructions
Submission deadlines
Required documents
Feedback and follow-up
Interview coordination
Final recruitment decisions
Candidates are expected to regularly monitor their email throughout the recruitment process and respond within the required timelines.

Work Arrangement
Remote work.
The position can be performed remotely. Candidates must have reliable internet access, appropriate equipment, and the ability to communicate effectively with the team through online collaboration and communication tools.