Bilingual Funding Analyst – BDO GrantMatch

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Conduct research on clients, industries, technologies, equipment, production processes, markets, and other relevant technical or business topics.

• Cultivate project-level expertise in new industries and technologies.

• Prepare government funding applications, business cases, proposals, and supporting documents.

• Convert technical, financial, and operational data into compelling narratives.

• Examine program guidelines, eligibility criteria, evaluation standards, objectives, and submission requirements.

• Determine alignment between client projects and the goals of funders.

• Create application templates, checklists, and working documents.

• Conduct self-reviews of applications for accuracy, completeness, consistency, grammar, and overall quality.

• Integrate feedback from Funding Specialists, internal reviewers, and clients.

• Collaborate with Funding Specialists on client projects and funding strategies.

• Engage in client meetings to gather information for application development.

• Identify information gaps and formulate tailored questions.

• Communicate application progress, outstanding information, deadlines, and potential risks.

• Work together with the BDO GrantMatch team on research, program knowledge, and best practices.

• Investigate government funding programs available in Canada and the United States.

• Analyze program guidelines and devise eligibility requirements, funding considerations, and application strategies.

• Contribute funding intelligence to the internal knowledge base and GrantMatch technology platform.

• Manage multiple applications and research projects with competing priorities and deadlines.

• Create and maintain workback schedules.

• Organize electronic project files using Microsoft 365 and SharePoint.

• Monitor application progress and communicate status updates and challenges.

• Assist with application submission and post-approval/compliance tasks.

• Participate in team initiatives, knowledge sharing, and special projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Outstanding professional writing capabilities.

• Excellent research skills coupled with intellectual curiosity.

• Strong analytical thinking and ability to interpret complex program criteria.

• Solid business acumen.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ownership and accountability.

• Superior organizational and time management skills.

• Strong skills in collaboration.

• Initiative and self-motivation are essential.

• Ability to adapt across various clients, industries, funding programs, and project types.

• Dedication to continuous learning and maintaining quality standards.

• A university or college degree in English, Communications, Business, Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field is preferred.

• Candidates with different educational backgrounds will be considered if their professional experience showcases exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills.

• Previous experience in grant writing, proposal development, business writing, consulting, research, or government programs is a plus but not mandatory.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.

• Experience in a remote or highly collaborative digital work environment is advantageous.

• Proficiency in English is essential.

• Capability to work with English-speaking partners and clients and draft documents in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• People-first culture.

• Remote work opportunity from anywhere in Canada.

• Ample opportunities for learning and professional development.

• Flexible personal time off policy.

• Comprehensive benefits starting from day one.

• Reimbursement for wellness initiatives.

• A collaborative and inclusive workplace environment.

• Participation in local and national community/charity events.

• Flexible blended work model.

• Accessible application process with accommodation options.