About Malleum Malleum is a cybersecurity and defense technology consultancy working at the intersection of national security, critical infrastructure, and advanced engineering. We support missions that protect Canadian and allied forces, defense industrial base partners, and critical systems on the ground, at sea, in the air, and in space.
The Opportunity We are hiring a Grant & Proposal Writer to help us secure non-dilutive funding, grants and strategic program opportunities that accelerate our R&D;, product development, and market expansion in Canada and key allied markets. If you enjoy turning complex technical ideas into clear, persuasive narratives that win funding from government programs and strategic partners, this role is for you.
What You'll Do You will own the lifecycle of grants, funding and strategic proposal efforts—from opportunity scan through submission and reporting
Identify and qualify funding opportunities
Research and track federal, provincial, municipal and allied-government grants, innovation programs, and defense-related funding calls aligned to Malleum's mission and capabilities
Maintain a rolling 12–18 month calendar of calls for proposals, grants, and key defense/innovation funding deadlines (e.g., ISED, NSERC, DRDC, DoD-style innovation calls, SBIR/STTR equivalents where applicable)
Develop and submit funding proposals to defense and aerospace prime contractors, government agencies, and research funding programs, with a strong understanding of Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) obligations and investment strategies.
Analyze solicitations and grant guidelines to determine eligibility, fit, level of effort, and win probability
Lead proposal and grant development
Drive the full proposal lifecycle: concept note, outline, narrative, budget inputs, reviews, final submission
Work with technical leads (offensive security, IR/DFIR, infrastructure/ZTNA, GRC) to extract the problem statement, technical approach, work plan, and risks, and translate them into clear, compelling narratives
Structure proposals to meet funder requirements: objectives, outcomes, work packages, milestones, staffing, budget,



performance metrics and evaluation plans
Tailor language and emphasis to each funder (innovation vs. defense vs. economic development), while preserving technical integrity
Coordinate inputs and ensure compliance
Develop and own internal proposal schedules, including content deadlines, reviews, approvals, and submission dates
Coordinate contributions from technical staff, finance, contracting, and leadership; ensure all documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with formatting and submission rules
Build and maintain a library of boilerplate content (company descriptions, capability statements, past performance, CVs, standard work plans) to improve speed and consistency
Reporting and post-award support
Support the preparation of reports to funders: progress updates, outcomes vs. KPIs, financial summaries (with Finance), and impact narratives
Track obligations and key dates for funded programs (reporting, renewals, extensions, close-out documentation)
Contribute to BD and strategy
Provide concise opportunity briefs to leadership that summarize the funding call, strategic relevance, risks, and recommended approach
Advise on how grant and funding opportunities can de-risk new capability development, regional expansion (e.g., space, aerospace, international defense markets), or strategic hiring
Help refine our internal processes and tooling for pipeline management, knowledge management, and metrics
What You Bring We care most about your ability to think clearly, write persuasively, and manage complex deliverables under tight timelines.
Experience 8–12 years of experience in grant writing, proposal development, RFP/RFI responses, policy writing, or technical writing for complex programs.




Proven track record contributing to successful proposals or grants (e.g., innovation funding, defense R&D; programs, economic development, or similar).
Exposure to cybersecurity, defense, dual-use technology, or complex engineering domains is a strong asset but not a strict requirement.
Skills Exceptional writing and editing skills: concise, structured, and persuasive.
Strong analytical ability to read a solicitation, understand what the funder really cares about, and shape the proposal accordingly.
Comfortable working with numbers, budgets, and outcome metrics; able to integrate data into compelling narratives.
High level of organization and project management; able to juggle multiple concurrent deadlines and stakeholder inputs
Mindset Bias for clarity, ownership, and follow-through—once you commit to a deadline, you drive it to completion.
Low-ego collaborator who can work directly with senior technical leaders and busy executives.
Motivation to contribute to missions with national security and public safety impact.
Other Eligibility for Government of Canada security clearance (Secret or higher); existing clearance highly valued; or controlled-goods registration considered an asset
Bilingualism (English/French) considered a strong asset
Why Malleum You will be joining a team that operates in fast-moving, high-consequence environments with clients across defense, space, aerospace, government, financial services, and critical infrastructure.We are building a firm known for sharp technical minds, honest communication, and a relentless focus on mission assurance for Canadian and allied forces.
In practice, that means:
Working shoulder-to-shoulder with smart, dedicated teammates who take the work seriously and themselves less so.
Direct access to leadership and visibility into how proposals and grants translate into real missions and capabilities in the field.
A learning environment where good thinking, explicit writing, and disciplined execution are recognized and given more responsibility over time.
Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and comprehensive benefits

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📌 Grant & Proposal Writer (Quebec City)
🏢 Malleum
📍 Quebec City