Grants, Proposals, and Strategic Writer

Position Summary

Seabird Island is committed to connecting our strategic goals, vision, and comprehensive community plans to funding initiatives and grants. We are seeking a Grants, Proposals, and Strategic Writer to join our team, working collaboratively to enhance all of the grants, proposals, and funding efforts to support our community, enhance our services, and expand our work.

Under the direction of the Director of Finance and Administration, the Grants, Proposals, and Strategic Writer will work collaboratively with various teams throughout the organization, assisting in finding grants or funding opportunities and ensuring successful implementation and reporting. The role includes creating and managing proposals for projects and implementation of operational delivery models that will achieve optimal outcomes.

Sq'éwqel (Seabird Island Band) is located 1 kilometer from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver. We are dedicated to fostering a vibrant and resilient community. Our work spans a diverse range of services including housing, education, health, wellness, early childhood development, community infrastructure, and cultural vitalization. By joining our team, you will be part of an organization that values First Nations knowledge, promotes self‑advocacy, and strives to create a holistic and culturally safe environment for all community members.

• Extended health and dental benefits
• Accrued vacation and sick time
• Pension plan with matching employer contributions
• Access to internal training programs, professional development, and skill enhancement
• Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team
• Equitable hourly rates
• Casual dress code

• Collaborate with project teams and project managers to understand project requirements and objectives.
• Keep the Director and stakeholders updated on all current, new and upcoming funding available.
• Draft, review, and assemble compelling proposals to seek funding opportunities for current or expected programs and Band services and ventures.
• Conduct thorough research to gather necessary information for proposals.
• Revise and refine proposals to ensure clarity and alignment with funding criteria.
• Create supporting documents such as executive summaries, presentations, resumes, organizational charts, and financial statements.
• Ensure all attachments and appendices are included and properly formatted.
• Track the proposal development process and adjust as needed to meet deadlines.
• Work with stakeholders to gather sensitive data and ensure compliance with grant regulations.
• Prepare reports for grant compliance and follow-up with funding agencies.
• Track all proposals in motion from submission, to approval, to when funding is received, to when projects have been completed.
• Stay informed on all departmental proposals to ensure senior management and stakeholders are not surprised by incoming information.

• Contribute to strategic planning with relevant written materials.
• Develop content for internal and external communications announcements related to awarded grants or funding.
• Conduct research to inform strategic documents in response to proposal requirements.

• Coordinate aspects related to the implementation of proposal projects.
• Create and manage proposals for projects, ensuring all components are completed on schedule and addressing any roadblocks.
• Provide support to develop tools and templates relating to grants, proposals, strategic writing and assigned projects.
• Track progress according to project plan and identified metrics, reporting on the status of projects and major barriers encountered in relation to Grants and Proposals.
• Assist stakeholders in completing tasks to ensure the Band achieves goals set by Chief and Council and funding agencies.

• Develop and maintain a good rapport with private and public funding sources and potential business partners.
• Prepare petitions for the CAO and Chief & Council to various governing bodies for legislative changes when needed.
• Meet with Band Committees and Chief & Council as required.
• Provide…