Overview
Strategic Grant Writer Jobs in Toronto, Canada at University of Toronto
Title: Strategic Grant Writer
Company: University of Toronto
Location: Toronto, Canada
Category:
Date Posted: 03/25/2026
Req : 47456
Faculty/Division: VP – Research
Department: Ofc of Vice Pres, Research & Innovation
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:
About us:
The Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) portfolio supports the University of Toronto as a top public research university in the world. Our mission is to create the most supportive environment possibleso that our researchers, innovators and learners can do what they do best — advance understanding and apply new knowledge. Our work supports, fosters and promotes the research and innovation culture and activities of our faculty, staff and students, along with our partner hospitals, funding sponsors, and partners in the public and private sector.
VPRI provides a full range of services including guidance to faculty, staff and students on funding opportunities, research agreement negotiation, oversight and accountability services including research accounting, environmental health and safety, innovation and entrepreneurship, partnerships, policies and procedures, and institutional awards and honours.
Your opportunity:
The Strategic Grant Writer will support cross-divisional success in a broad range of high value, domestic funding programs. Reporting to the Senior Strategist, Research, the Strategic Grant Writer will work to bring the highest standardsof professionalism and dedication to achieve maximum quality and administration support to faculty in order to contribute to the success of grant applications in a number of Tri-Agency programs.
You will be responsible for supporting faculty members across divisions to develop and write proposals for research funding. You will advise on improvements to better meet agency requirements and improve grant submissions.
Our leadership team provides an open and professional environment that fosters a culture of goal orientation, self-motivation, accountability, teamwork work and respect. We strive for excellence and recognize and value employee contributions that advance the VPRI and University’s goals.
If you are motivated and passionate about contributing to one of the top universities in the world, consider a career with us.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Writing applications for research funding
- Advising on challenges with funding opportunities and providing options
- Verifying research funding proposals are complete, accurate and adhere to sponsor guidelines
- Developing project schedules including milestones, critical path, timelines, deliverables and reporting
- Conducting detailed analysis and evaluation to inform program planning activities
- Analyzing and recommending project changes
Essential Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or Doctorate Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 4 (four) years of relevant experience with drafting research funding applications, such as: reviewing and assessing feedback received from program stakeholders, creating and/or editing original, published content and materials, conducting analysis on research trends and other information to strengthen proposals, gathering information in preparation for budget planning
- Experience with drafting for large complex proposal development initiatives.
- Experience writing successfully funded proposals for submission.
- Demonstrated success in securing grant funding from government agencies or foundations.
- Ability to foster cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts Ability to work independently
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills
- Tact and sensitivity in dealing with varied clientele
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Strong writing, editing, and research skills with the ability to translate complex academic projects into accessible, compelling narratives.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
To be successful in this role you will be:
Closing Date: 04/08/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type:
Budget – Term This is a TERM role ending August 2027.
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 13 — $86,340. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $110,415. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Recruiter: Anita Chooraman
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2
SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
A job description is available upon request