Contract Writer (Grants)

Company: Zero To One Strategic
Location: Remote (Canada-based)
Position Type: Contract (as-needed basis)

Zero To One Strategic is a specialized consultancy focused on helping clients maximize revenues from Canadian R&D and Innovation programs. We work with businesses across various sectors, providing expert guidance on securing non-dilutive funding through grants, subsidies, and tax credits.

We are seeking talented and adaptable contract grant writers to join our team on a project-to-project basis. The ideal candidates will have strong writing skills, technical acumen, and the ability to understand and communicate complex R&D projects.

This role combines both junior- and senior-level expertise, meaning we welcome applications from professionals with varying levels of experience, provided they meet the core requirements and can deliver high-quality, compelling grant submissions.

Grant Proposal Development:

• Write compelling, persuasive, and compliant grant proposals aligned with funding requirements and criteria.
  
• Develop budgets, timelines, and other supporting documents for grant submissions.
  
• Use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) to support research, ideation, and drafting, with the ability to critically edit and refine outputs.
  

Project Management:

• Manage the grant application process, including coordinating with clients to gather necessary information.
  
• Track and report on the status of assigned grant applications to ensure deadlines are met.
  
• Provide post-submission follow-up, including responding to funders' inquiries as needed.
  

Documentation and Compliance:

• Ensure all grant proposals are thoroughly documented and meet funders' guidelines.
  
• Maintain accurate records of all assigned grant submissions.
  

Client Communication and Support:

• Communicate effectively with clients throughout the grant application process.
  
• Provide regular updates on application status and next steps.
  

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (STEM, Business, English, or related).
  
• 2+ years of grant writing experience (minimum); 5+ years preferred for senior-level applicants.
  
• Proven track record of securing grants (please list examples in your application).
  
• Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand complex scientific/technological concepts.
  
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
  
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear and compelling narratives.
  
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  
• Experience with or understanding of startups or scale-ups is a plus.
  
• Familiarity with grants in areas such as med tech, agriculture, AI, or software development is beneficial.
  

Hourly rate range: 35 75 CAD, depending on experience.

• Opportunity to work on diverse and innovative projects.
  
• Flexible, remote work arrangement.
  
• Collaborate with a team of experts in the R&D and Innovation space.
  
• Potential for ongoing contract work based on performance.
  

To Apply:
If you're excited about helping innovative companies access critical funding through grants, while growing your career at a fast-moving, impact-driven team, we'd love to hear from you.