Part-time employment or consulting arrangement Reports to Executive Leadership

This is a remote position.

Grant & Proposal Development Specialist

Estoras Group | British Columbia, Canada (Remote / Hybrid)

Identify relevant federal, provincial, municipal and private grants, subsidies, incentives and innovation programs.

Assess eligibility, funding limits, deadlines, reporting obligations and the commercial value of applying.

Research opportunities in AI, technology development, digital transformation, R&D;, commercialization and business expansion.

Maintain a group-wide pipeline of opportunities and proactively recommend those worth pursuing.

Own the application process from research and planning to review, submission and follow-up.

Write clear project descriptions, objectives, business cases, milestones and measurable outcomes.

Respond to funder questions, track application status and support post-award claims, reporting and compliance.

Business Proposals, RFPs & Commercial Opportunities

Translate technical and operational concepts into explicit business value and persuasive executive summaries.

Work with Managing Directors, technical experts and project managers on scope, deliverables, resource plans and pricing narratives.

Build reusable proposal templates, company profiles and standard supporting materials.

AI, Technology & Innovation Funding

Work with our technical teams to develop funding cases for artificial intelligence, software products, automation, research, digital transformation and commercialization. Familiarity with Canadian programs such as NRC IRAP and SR&ED; is valuable, but eligibility must always be independently checked for each project and program.

Learn each company’s services, customers, priorities and financial realities.

Handle confidential financial, technical, personnel and commercial information with discretion.





Demonstrated experience preparing grants, funding applications or competitive commercial proposals.

Excellent writing, editing, research and business communication skills.

Ability to construct business cases, project narratives, budgets and supporting submissions.

Confidence working with executives, finance teams, technical specialists and external agencies.

Sound commercial judgment, initiative and a focus on practical outcomes.

Digital confidence, including responsible use of AI research and writing tools.

Government innovation grants, SR&ED;, NRC IRAP, RFP/tender responses, professional services, AI and digital transformation, grant reporting, business planning, Zoho One or similar systems. A relevant degree may help, but proven real-world results matter more than credentials alone.

AI can assist research and drafting, but you remain accountable for verifying eligibility, supporting evidence, financial information and final representations.

Performance & Success

Quality, accuracy and completeness of grant applications and proposals.

On-time submissions, organized records and adherence to compliance requirements.

Compensation will be negotiated based on experience, Canadian funding knowledge, proposal-writing ability, independence and agreed responsibilities. The position may be full-time employment or a consulting engagement. Appropriate performance incentives may be considered where permitted by program rules and the engagement terms.

You become the person our Managing Directors turn to when a project could qualify for funding or when a strong proposal is needed. You know where to look, identify risks early, assemble the right contributors, prepare a credible case, submit it correctly and keep everyone informed. Your value is not simply writing applications. It is helping our businesses pursue worthwhile opportunities and deliver results.

Building businesses.

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