Grants & Agreements Officer

About the role

The Grants & Agreements Officer supports McGill’s research community by managing high‑volume funding programs and ensuring smooth execution of large competitions and collaborative awards. Reporting to the Associate Director, Grants and Agreements, the role serves as a subject‑matter expert on federal, provincial and international research sponsors.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee end‑to‑end grants and agreements processes for high‑volume external research programs.
• Advise researchers on sponsor policies, application guidelines and funding strategies during pre‑award and post‑award phases.
• Organize outreach sessions and provide expert guidance on large or collaborative funding opportunities.
• Draft, review and negotiate research agreements, contracts and collaborative documents.
• Identify and mitigate risk, propose alternatives and recommend solutions to researchers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with university stakeholders, granting agencies, foundations and partner institutions.
• Facilitate post‑award management and coordinate internal resources for collaborative projects.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of research funding mechanisms and sponsor requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high‑volume projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating research agreements.

Required skills

• Understanding of federal, provincial and international research grant policies.
• Proficiency in contract negotiation and risk assessment.
• Familiarity with research administration systems and processes.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a leading research university.
• Professional development in grant management and research administration.
• Collaborative environment with diverse academic partners.