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About the job

The ideal candidate will be experienced in writing large grants for a startup company, managing concurrent grant projects and grant reporting. A candidate who applies would be intrinsically a driver, well-organized and flexible and is interested in a career path that embraces the opportunity of working for a growing startup. This individual will be a self-starter and able to function effectively in various roles within a dynamic environment under minimal supervision.

Grant Writing & Management Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a calendar of activities to support grant project management.

• Lead the writing of all grants, effectively telling the story of Carbon Upcycling.

• Liaise with internal team members to gather the necessary information to complete the grant writing and application.

• Work with external grant writers or advisors (as necessary), submitting reports, scope of work revisions, and communicating questions and updates as needed.
• Lead all scope of work revisions with inputs from project team members, serve as final author/editor, and contribute to solutions-oriented grant management.

• Work with Grants Lead on all grant tracking, reporting and compliance efforts in concert with project team members to streamline the development of the narrative, manage compliance, and sequence approvals.
  

Project Management Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a timeline for all major grant projects and efforts to optimize effectiveness and alignment with organizational priorities and minimize conflicts between deliverables.

• Use tools to monitor team capacity and FTEs in collaboration with senior leadership. Report grants project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues, as necessary.

• Serve as liaison between team members on all major grant projects and efforts to ensure well-coordinated deliverables, schedules, and meeting plans.

• Ensure the grant projects have identified team members, regular check-in meetings, etc..

• Coordinate grant workflow processes and scheduling with senior leadership. Plan review and approval cycles for grants and any needed collateral.

• Maintain grant project folders and manage key files and archiving of all grant project materials. Organize and manage a library of key data and reference materials.

• Utilize best practices for managing scope during the project lifecycle, setting quality and performance standards, and assessing risks. Develop new strategies and processes for effective project management across the organization.

• Develop and maintain partnerships with any contractors or consultants used in the grant writing process.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of project management experience:

• Experience in managing concurrent grant projects.

• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated experience in writing grants large dollar value grants (>$20MM) and project reports to funders.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize competing demands to meet deadlines and project specifications

• Ability to build strong relationships with team members to get information needed for grants

• Ability to quickly learn the technical and commercial aspects of our business

• Familiarity with publication processes

• Bachelor’s degree

Who We Are Seeking

The successful candidate will be:

• Nimble in shifting between big-picture and detail-oriented work

• Proactive and self-directed, thriving in independent and collaborative settings

• A strong writer, able to synthesize complex information and inputs

• A strategic thinker with the ability to translate ideas into actionable work plans and measurable outcomes

• Curious and creative in their approach to problem-solving and managing shifting priorities

• Highly organized and experienced in managing multiple tasks

• Team-focused and will enjoy working as part of an active group of highly engaged individuals to ensure the team’s success

• A proactive person who takes initiative and anticipates the needs of others

• Honest and committed to maintaining high ethical standards and confidentiality

• A fast learner who demonstrates humility, openness, transparency, and empathy in alignment with the organization’s values

• Solution-oriented and flexible as a team player with a growth mindset

What We Offer:

• A challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic and diverse work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive compensation package, including market based salary, bonus, stock options and RRSP matching
• Vacation and Inclusive Holidays

What We Offer:

At Carbon Upcycling, your work truly matters. Here, every contribution you make drives meaningful progress toward a low-carbon future. We’re not just solving today’s problems; we’re building solutions that will shape the world for generations to come.

Carbon Upcycling is the carbon and waste circularity company, enabling industries to transform their CO2 and solid waste into enhanced low-carbon cement products. Our mission is to be the most impactful carbon technology company of the decade – a goal we will measure by the amount of CO2 we reduce through capture and abatement. Our target? 4 million tonnes of CO2 reduction by 2030!

Joining Carbon Upcycling means stepping into a fast-paced, high-performance environment that challenges and empowers you to grow like never before. You’ll work on cutting-edge solutions to some of the world’s most complex challenges, gaining real responsibility and seeing the results of your efforts daily.

This is a place where ambition meets action, and where your work has a direct and measurable impact on the future we’re striving to create. Join us on our journey!