Proposal Writing Manager

Grants Officer

About Queen's University

Queen’s University is the Canadian research intensive university with a transformative student learning experience. We have opportunities in multiple areas of globally recognized research, faculty administration, engineering & construction, athletics & recreation, power generation, corporate shared services, and many more.

We are committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from individuals from equity seeking groups such as women, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with a disability, persons who identify in the LGBTQ+ community and others who reflect the diversity of Canadian society.

SCRI is seeking a Grants Officer to support the institute’s mission by identifying, developing, and coordinating competitive research funding opportunities amongst all three divisions (Cancer Biology & Genetics, Cancer Clinical Trials, Cancer Care and Epidemiology). Under the direction of the SCRI Director, the Grants Officer will lead and support the preparation and submission of large-scale, multi-investigator, and institutional funding proposals to secure new operating and infrastructure supports needed to advance the research mission of SCRI and their partners. Particular focus will be on securing large infrastructure grants (CFI), Tri-Council operating grants (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC) and those from other national and international agencies or cancer charities (NCI, CCS, TFRI, MOHCCN). The individual will work closely with SCRI program manager, investigators, trainees, administrators, and central offices including Research Services and Research Accounting. The Grants Officer supports alignment between funding applications and SCRI strategic priorities and ensures adherence to all internal and external requirements are met.

Early mornings or evenings may occasionally be required near proposal deadlines.

Contribute to environmental scanning to support planning of future funding strategies for SCRI.

• Develop project plans to ensure goals, deliverables, and timelines align with SCRI objectives.
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• Support investigators in preparing competitive proposals by drafting, editing, and reviewing sections such as institutional context, impact, and alignment with research priorities.
• Maintain an internal calendar of funding deadlines for both faculty and trainee applicants; Provide quality review and editing of grant components to ensure clarity, compliance, and competitiveness.

Work with investigators and Research Accounting to prepare accurate and compliant budgets and justifications.

• Support budget revisions, re-allocations, and financial reporting for awarded projects.

Ensure grant applications and awarded projects adhere to institutional, ethical, and agency policies (e.g., TCPS2, PHIPA, Tri-Agency Financial Administration Guide).

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Institutional and Administrative Support

• Prepare summary reports, metrics, and briefing materials for SCRI leadership and stakeholders.
• Liaise with Research Services and Research Accounting to streamline submission and award management processes.
• Support development of templates, databases, guidance documents, and procedures that strengthen grant support within SCRI.

Collaborate with Queen’s Advancement to prepare research metrics updates, background information, and materials that support donor engagement and stewardship activities.

• Prepare materials such as newsletters, policy summaries, partner updates, and event invitations for funder engagement.

University graduate doctoral degree in health sciences, or related field.

• Minimum five years of experience in research administration, grant writing, or related roles within an academic research setting.
• Demonstrated success in preparing or supporting Tri-Council or other large-scale funding applications.
• TRAQ, Research Accounting tools) and compliance frameworks is considered an asset.
• Extensive knowledge of university structure, academic regulations, policies, procedures considered an asset.

Solid understanding of major funding programs and their requirements.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, and related digital collaboration tools.
• Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement

Queen's is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized persons, Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+ persons. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to those who are legally eligible to work in Canada.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to all applicants who require accommodation due to a protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including those with disabilities.