Grant Writer & Executive Assistant (Remote, Philippines)

About the role

This position combines grant writing, funding research, and executive support for senior leadership of a fast‑growing technology company in the retail and payments sector. Working remotely from the Philippines, you will help identify Canadian grant opportunities, prepare applications, and keep the CEO and COO organized and focused on growth.

Key responsibilities

• Research Canadian government grants, funding programs, and business incentives.
• Identify and prioritize grants that align with the company’s growth plans.
• Prepare grant proposals, supporting documents, and track deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Maintain a pipeline of active and upcoming funding opportunities.
• Manage calendars, meetings, and communications for the CEO and COO.
• Organize reports, presentations, files, and internal documents.
• Assist with inbox management, business research, and special projects.
• Use AI tools and automation platforms to improve efficiency and reduce manual work.

Required profile

• Previous experience in grant writing, proposal writing, or funding applications.
• Strong executive assistant or administrative support background.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Highly organized with strong research, time‑management, and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Proactive, self‑managed, and able to anticipate needs.
• Familiarity with Canadian grants is a strong advantage.
• Experience with workflow automation tools is a plus.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• ChatGPT and other AI productivity tools.