Do you want to help New Harvest build the Canadian cellular agriculture ecosystem?
After 20 years of building the field of cellular agriculture around the world, New Harvest has been focusing on Canada as a place to build out the agricultural foundations of both cellular agriculture and biomanufacturing.
The Canadian Prairies are celebrated for their fertile land and agricultural productivity. That is why they are called “Canada’s breadbasket.” Beyond productivity, Canadian primary crops are often grown more sustainably than comparable crops grown elsewhere due to the ecology of the region, modern agricultural practices, and science-based regulations. Because of all of this and more, we believe that Canada has a high potential to produce the feedstocks that are so desperately needed for the growing global biomanufacturing sector. The Canadian Prairies could be where we connect cellular agriculture to agriculture – and where the supply chains of cellular agriculture and biomanufacturing begin.
We are currently pursuing a major, three-year project pulling together 20+ industry and academic partners across Canada to tackle the opportunity above.
We are currently seeking bold individuals to join us in building this project. If we are successful, we will secure funding from industry and two levels of government to launch the project.
Are you an innovative project manager who would like to join us in realizing this vision? This individual will be crucial for coordinating and managing this new initiative to build out food biomanufacturing, push value-added agriculture, and create a more food-secure future while strengthening Canada’s agriculture sector.
The Project Manager will play a crucial role in managing and coordinating grants for New Harvest Canada. They will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of grant-funded initiatives from inception to completion, as well as researching, identifying, and supporting applications for grant opportunities that align with our organization’s purpose and goals. They will support the grant application process, coordinate, and ensure compliance with guidelines and deadlines. The Project Manager will work closely with the Director of Responsible Research and Innovation, the finance team, and grant partners to gather information, monitor the progress and outcomes of funded projects and prepare grant proposals. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders effectively. Candidates must be based in Alberta. Fluency in both oral and written English and French is preferred.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate and facilitate project meetings, ensuring clear communication among team members and stakeholders.
- Monitor the progress, performance and outcomes of funded projects and provide regular reports to stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with grant guidelines, requirements, and deadlines.
- Develop and maintain relationships with grantors, partners, foundations, and other funding sources.
- Execute and administer grant contracts.
- Coordinate, facilitate and ensure minutes are kept for grant project meetings.
- Oversee the preparation and submission of technical reports and other documentation required by funding organizations.
- Keep stakeholders updated on project progress.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for partners and grantmakers.
- Collaborate with Directors and the finance team to ensure effective implementation of funded projects.
- Track and manage grant-related documentation, including contracts, agreements, minutes, and reporting requirements.
- Conduct regular reviews and evaluations of grant-funded programs to assess effectiveness and impact.
- Stay updated on relevant industry trends, best practices, and changes in grant regulations.
- Spearhead new grant applications in support of New Harvest and the project’s sustainability.
- Research and identify potential grant funding opportunities that align with the organization and project’s mission and goals.
- Work with the Director of Responsible Research and Innovation and the finance team through the grant application process, including preparing grant proposals, budgets, and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate with grant partners to gather information and budget items required for grant applications.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Fluency in written and spoken English and French preferred
- Master’s degree in a field related to cellular agriculture (e.g. biotechnology, food science, tissue engineering, etc.).
- Proven experience in applying for and administering large, multi-stakeholder grants
- Knowledge of grant funding sources and grant application processes in Canada.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and concepts.
- Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to gather and synthesize information from various sources.
- Advanced organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in preparing grant proposals and maintaining documentation.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of grant writing techniques, including budget development and evaluation of outcomes.
- Familiarity with grant regulations, compliance requirements, and reporting procedures.
- Intrapreneurial attitude and work ethic
- Ability to foster a collaborative working environment, encouraging the integration of others’ ideas
- Demonstrated record of initiative, problem solving, and adaptability
- Strong listening, communication, and collaboration skills
- All members of New Harvest’s staff are expected to operate as part of a team without the promotion of personal agendas and to exhibit a commitment to the profession and the organization. All staff must possess integrity, honesty and a sense of humor
We believe in salary transparency and provide our best possible offer upfront. The salary for this position is $80,000 CAD/year, and this amount is non-negotiable. The position is fully remote, and work hours are MST hours. New Harvest offers health benefits, parental leave, and unlimited PTO.
We are currently leveraging New Harvest donor dollars to pull in federal and provincial government funding. If we successfully secure all three funding opportunities, this will be a fixed-term position that will last for three years. The project will get started in January 2025. The initial review of applications will begin on December 2, 2024.
Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada and based in Alberta.
