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Strategic Funding and Proposal Specialist

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Employer Name: Iskatewizaagegan No. 39 Independent First Nation

Location/Address: Iskatewizaagegan No. 39 Independent First Nation Band Office

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Hours of Work: Full-time

Wage: $80,000-$100,000 Salary

 

Duties:

The Strategic Funding and Proposal Specialist is responsible for researching, developing, writing, and submitting funding proposals, grant applications, business cases, and other funding-related documents that support the organization’s strategic priorities. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with management, program staff, finance personnel, community members, and external partners to prepare accurate, persuasive, and well- supported proposals that align with funding criteria. This position requires exceptional writing, research, project management, budgeting, and organizational skills, along with the ability to translate program ideas into compelling funding proposals.

  • Research and identify grant, government, corporate, foundation, and private funding opportunities.
  • Monitor funding portals and subscription services for new opportunities.
  • Evaluate eligibility requirements and funding criteria.
  • Maintain a funding opportunity calendar including deadlines and reporting requirements.
  • Recommend funding opportunities that align with organizational priorities.
  • Meet with department directors to gather project information.
  • Coordinate proposal development meetings Prepare budgets in collaboration with Finance and program managers.
  • Maintain close and open lines of communication with the Executive Director
  • Develop and maintain proposal databases and tracking systems.

Qualifications:

  • Postsecondary education in administration, Indigenous governance, community development, or a related field is an asset
  • Experience working with First Nations governments or Indigenous organizations.
  • Knowledge of Indigenous funding agencies and government funding streams.
  • Familiarity with land-based education, community development, infrastructure, health, economic development, environmental stewardship, or cultural revitalization projects.
  • Experience preparing proposals exceeding $100,000 in funding value.
  • Successful candidate will be required to submit a clean Criminal Background Check and Vulnerable Sector Check

Working Conditions

  • Physical Environment
  • Office environment with occasional travel.
  • Extended periods of computer work.
  • Tight deadlines during funding cycles.
  • Occasional evening or weekend work to meet proposal deadlines.

How to Apply:

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME/CV WITH COVER LETTER:

RE: Proposal Specialist

Iskatewizaagegan No. 39 Independent First Nation

PO Box 1, Kejick ON, P0X 1E0

Email: careers@iifn39.ca

Fax: (807) 733-3106