Position: Proposal Writer

Closing: Posting will remain open until filled

Term: Full Time (35 hours per week)

Salary Range: $54,800- $64,400

Our Vision is “to lead the design, development, and delivery of sustainable and culturally appropriate housing that promotes excellence in the Indigenous community and organizational infrastructures.”

We are currently seeking a Proposal Writer. This position is available from any one of our office locations.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Housing Development, the Proposal Writer will work closely with the OAHS Leaders to craft winning proposals that effectively convey our company’s strengths, values, and qualifications, as well as support the OAHS long term Strategic Plan.

Responsibilities will include, gathering information, administrative tasks associated with proposal process, formatting the information according to the funder(s) requirement and company policies, obtaining supervisor approval, and sending the proposal to the appropriate source. The successful candidate, will do much more than craft compelling narratives—you will ensure our proposals genuinely reflect the communities we serve and will intentionally weave Indigenous culture, values, and ways of knowing into the fabric of every submission, ensuring our proposals, methodologies, and partnerships are culturally grounded, respectful, and impactful from the very start.

PLEASE APPLY ON OUR CAREERS PAGE:

https://careers.risepeople.com/ontario-aboriginal-housing-support-services-corporation/en

Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services also welcomes and supports diversity including those who identify as 2SLGBTQQNBIA+.

In meeting the objectives and vision of the organization, preference will be given to qualified individuals of First Nation, Métis, or Inuit ancestry, and are asked to self-identify on their cover letter.

Please note that you are encouraged to apply early as interviews will be scheduled as applications are received.

Compensation:

In return for your ongoing excellent performance, strong work ethic, and commitment to our vision, mission, values, strategic plan, and the people we serve,



Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services offers a comprehensive compensation package. This comprehensive compensation package includes:

- Challenging and fulfilling work; an inclusive and supportive team; and a work setting steeped in and guided by Indigenous culture;

- Comprehensive medical & dental benefits + company vehicles available for fieldwork;

- $2000 Health Spending Account + $2000 Wellness Spending Account per employee

- Additional paid holidays (in addition to statutory holidays) include Louis Riel Day, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Indigenous Veteran’s Day, Easter Monday and Family Day;

- Opportunity for cultural, educational, and other approved leaves;

- Supported training opportunities for personal and professional development while reciprocally enhancing organizational capacity;

- A competitive salary in the pay band B6, $54,800- $64,400.

Duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

- ork with multiple department leads to assemble materials and manage the entire proposal process from start to delivery;

- Develop and maintain core proposal content in proposal library/archive;

- Develop individual proposal response strategies by identifying and clarifying requirements, eligibility and evaluation criteria, studying solicitation documents and participating in and/or leading proposal team meetings;

- Identify sources of information and conduct interviews with subject matter experts and convert information into written proposal responses;

- Establish priorities and timelines for information gathering, writing, reviewing, and approving;

- Coordinate requirements with content contributors and provide proposal status information to Leaders at team meetings;

- Create and write competitive proposal content and manage the submission process;

- Edit and revise proposal according to Leaders feedback;





- Assemble proposal documents for final submission and ensure proposals are formatted according to specific requirements;

- Ensure that deadlines for proposals and submissions are met;

- Seek and obtain internal quality control and approvals as per company policy, prior to submission; and,

- Track requests and submissions and manage the proposal completion process to ensure that proposed projects and Request for Proposal (RFP) responses are completed and delivered by the required due date.

- Champion Social Procurement & Indigenous Workforce Development by leading the integration of social procurement in proposals by securing funding for Indigenous training, apprenticeships, and workforce development that support housing delivery across Ontario’s CMHC housing continuum; Drive Sponsorships, Donations & Indigenous Partnerships by identifying and integrating sponsorship, donation, and partnership opportunities into proposals, advancing Indigenous led, culturally appropriate housing initiatives and enhancing community impact across Ontario.

To qualify for this role, the successful candidate will have the following qualifications and core competencies:

- Knowledge and appreciation of Indigenous cultures, values and worldviews;

- Commitment to, integrating Indigenous cultures, worldviews, and ways of knowing into project goals;

- Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, or related field;

- 5 years of proposal writing or grant writing experience;

- Proven track record of writing successful, persuasive proposals;

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

- Excellent research and analysis skills;

- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills;

- Good knowledge of Government (all levels as well as various departments) Programs and Private funding sources;

- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines;

- Able to work independently as well as in a team environment;

- Proficient in Microsoft Office;

- Strong understanding of and appreciate for Indigenous history, cultural values, and housing as a human right.

Conditions of employment:

- Ability to travel as required;

- Ability to work varying hours/days, if required;

- Valid CPIC clearance (Criminal Records check);

- References; and,

- Current, valid Ontario Driver’s License and safe driving record.

📌 Proposal Writer (Canada)
🏢 Ontario Aboriginal Housing Support Services
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