Signal49 Research is the nation’s largest independent applied research organization offering unbiased, evidence-based information and analysis to both industry, NGOs and federal/provincial governments. We have one of the country’s largest private economic analysis and forecasting teams and are widely recognized for expert economic forecasting, modeling, and leading analysis. Signal49 Research undertakes research to address the most pressing issues in Economics, Innovation and Technology, Human Capital, Sustainability, Immigration, Indigenous and Northern Communities, Education and Skills, and Health. Our social science research provides actionable pathways to solutions. Simply put, we deliver insights that help Canada’s leaders cut through the noise and make informed decisions. To learn more about Signal49 Research and our history, check out our website: https://www.signal49.ca/
This new role will coordinate and streamline business development and fundraising activities for research to support multiple Knowledge Areas (KAs) by helping identify, organize, and coordinate funding opportunities for Multi‑Funded Research Centres and mission‑driven projects addressing Canada’s most complex challenges.
Our Ideal Candidate is… an organized, proactive professional who is motivated by impact. They are skilled at building rapport, supporting outreach activities, and coordinating the many moving parts involved in effective business development. They bring strong communication skills, curiosity about public policy and research, and the drive to connect leaders and partners with our work. Above all, they are excited to contribute to advancing evidence‑based research that supports solutions to Canada’s “wicked problems.”
We are a virtual organization and as a remote worker you must be comfortable and able to work 100 per cent of the time from a home office in Canada. To be successful as a remote worker you need to have a self-starter attitude, possess strong organizational and time management skills and be a proactive communicator. Having a home office environment that provides for a productive, professional, and safe work environment during regular working/business hours is a requirement of this role. This includes internet service and a reliable connection.
About the Role
Business Development & Sales Support
- Support outbound business development activities by researching prospective funders, identifying key contacts, and preparing tailored outreach lists.
- Assist in drafting outreach messages, briefing notes, and follow‑up communications to engage prospective partners and funders.
- Coordinate meetings with prospective funders, including scheduling, preparing agendas and background packages, and capturing follow‑up actions.
- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of interactions, activities, and opportunities in the CRM to support pipeline visibility across Knowledge Areas.
- Support cross‑functional collaboration with Knowledge Areas by gathering information, organizing communication flows, and coordinating internal alignment on opportunities.
- Assist in preparing introductory materials, and other business development collateral.
Proposal & RFP Support
- Coordinate the proposal development process, ensuring timelines, inputs, and approvals are clearly tracked and met.
- Review RFPs to extract requirements, eligibility criteria, timelines, and deliverable expectations.
- Support the preparation, formatting, and submission of proposals, pitch decks, letters of intent, and other application materials.
- Prepare proposal calendars, draft proposal sections, and ensure all components meet submission guidelines.
- Assist in quality‑checking submissions for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
- Maintain organized proposal files, template libraries, bios, project references, and supporting documentation.
- Track active and upcoming RFPs and funding calls; prepare summaries and notify relevant Knowledge Areas.
- Coordinate internal meetings related to proposal development and gather contributions from research staff, subject matter experts, and leadership.
- Update CRM with proposal activities, status changes, deadlines, and outcomes.
About You
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Three years’ of experience in proposal coordination and business development support, sales support, or fundraising coordination.
- Post‑secondary education in business administration, communications, marketing, public policy, social sciences, or a related field.
- Experience supporting proposal and RFP processes, including reviewing requirements, coordinating inputs, organizing timelines, preparing submission packages, and ensuring compliance.
- Strong business development support experience, such as assisting with outreach, researching prospects, preparing briefing materials, and coordinating meetings or follow‑ups.
- Excellent organizational and project coordination abilities, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Strong written communication skills, including proofreading, formatting proposals, drafting basic sections, and preparing summaries or outreach materials.
- Proactive research skills, able to gather funder information, identify key contacts, scan for relevant funding opportunities, and compile background notes.
- Comfortable using CRM systems to log activity, track pipelines, update opportunity stages, and maintain accurate records (Microsoft Dynamics experience is an asset).
- Detail‑oriented, with the ability to ensure proposals, documents, and data entries are complete, accurate, and aligned with guidelines.
- Professional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to support business relations with funders, partners, and internal contributors.
- Collaborative and adaptable, able to work with multiple Knowledge Areas and quickly absorb new information across policy and research domains.
- Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.
- Ability to travel within Canada.
Benefits
At Signal49 Research , we believe that putting People First is key to our success and attracting the best people. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive and we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Virtual First – work from home anywhere across Canada with a budget to set up your home office.
- A workplace where your hard work is not just valued, but actively celebrated. We take pride in our commitment to recognizing and rewarding the exceptional talent that drives our success through our Recognition programs.
- Healthcare benefits from Day One to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including a $2,500 benefit for Psychologist, Social Worker or Psychotherapist services
- Work/Life Balance: In addition to 20 days annual vacation, we close between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, observe 13 holidays per year and offer Friday afternoon closures.
- A modern, defined benefit (DB) pension plan: We care about your future and offer a pension plan with a 5% match from Day One
- Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP): We understand that life can be unpredictable and challenging and EFAP supports you and your family during difficult times.
- Maternity and parental leave top-up plan
The hiring zone for this position is $67,320-$79,200 for candidates from any Canadian province or territory. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications, specific skillsets, as well as market and business considerations. The full compensation band for this position ranges from $67,320 - $91,080. The recruiter can share more information about compensation for the position during the hiring process. This job posting is for an existing vacancy within Signal49 Research. We are actively seeking to fill this role with a qualified candidate.
We value the unique skills, experiences, and insights that each employee brings to Signal49 Research. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please email [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in Signal49 Research. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
