Administrative

Assistant

The Grant Sherpa / Who we are

A fast growth team who wants to make a difference in the innovation space in Canada by helping startups and scale ups improve how they fund their ventures with a focus on access to non-dilutive funding (aka grants).

We know the funding roadmap is the biggest hurdle most companies face. We want to change that. Since 2015 we have been behind the scenes as the extra set of hands to support innovation companies across Canada with strategy and hands-on support to close grant funding. 

The opportunity to support business innovation is everything to us. To ensure our client success we strive to speed up access to the right resources at the right time. This is our magic. We listen for and learn about new resources (local, provincial and federal) that can support our existing clients and keep us primed to serve new clients who are looking for options. Our goal is to work long term with our clients serving them at every stage of growth. 

Core to economic growth in any country is innovation. We are involved in the innovation community and get to know key stakeholders in a number of business areas. We are tapped into the who’s who and help make connections so our business clients get results. As a result of our success, most new clients are referred by our fans or our resource network. 

As grants are only one way to fund growth, we also help connect our clients to the money supply chain (banks and capital investors) to ensure they realize their goals. Doing what’s right for people is what matters. 

When our clients win, we win, and Canada wins. 

About the Opportunity

Administrative Assistant

A fast growth team who wants to make a difference in the innovation space in

Canada by helping startups and scale ups improve how they fund their ventures with

a focus on access to non-dilutive funding (aka grants).

We know the funding roadmap is the biggest hurdle most companies face. We want

to change that. Since 2015 we have been behind the scenes as the extra set of

hands to support innovation companies across Canada with strategy and hands-on

support to close grant funding.

The opportunity to support business innovation is everything to us. To ensure our

client success we strive to speed up access to the right resources at the right time.

This is our magic. We listen for and learn about new resources (local, provincial and

federal) that can support our existing clients and keep us primed to serve new clients

who are looking for options. Our goal is to work long term with our clients serving

them at every stage of growth.

Core to economic growth in any country is innovation. We are involved in the

innovation community and get to know key stakeholders in a number of business

areas. We are tapped into the who’s who and help make connections so our

business clients get results. As a result of our success, most new clients are referred

by our fans or our resource network.

As grants are only one way to fund growth, we also help connect our clients to the

money supply chain (banks and capital investors) to ensure they realize their goals.

Doing what’s right for people is what matters.

When our clients win, we win, and Canada wins.

This is a remote working opportunity in Canada.

What we are looking for

• 2-3 years of experience in an administrative assistant role
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks based on comparative importance and urgency, ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Solution oriented, independent worker
• Demonstrated business professionalism, respect for confidentiality and ability to handle sensitive information appropriately
• Committed to delivering timely and appropriate customer service, rooted in initiative and tact
• Organized and detail oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in various formats
• Experience and proficiency with G Suite strongly preferred, HubSpot and Quickbooks would be an asset

What you can expect

• Prepare and distribute new client engagement agreements
• Data entry
• Update and maintain client files
• Provide up to date information on new client status and outstanding invoices to the CEO
• Promote the team culture of positivity and adventure
• Participate in team and strategy meetings as required

What we offer

• A flexible schedule where the work gets done well and in a timely manner
• 15-25 hours per week
• A look into what is going on in the world of innovations and technology
• The opportunity to be part of and help shape the future
• Fully remote environment
• Equal opportunity employment

Job Type: Part Time

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in the workplace. We welcome all persons to apply.  Send resume and cover letter (sharing your why) using the application form below.