Grants Officer (Contract)

February 14, 2023

The Law Foundation of Ontario was established in 1974 under the Law Society Act. The Foundation receives and uses the interest on lawyers’ and paralegals’ mixed trust accounts to support legal education, legal research, legal aid, and law libraries in Ontario. We do this through grantmaking to nonprofits and providing funds to Legal Aid Ontario. The Foundation also administers the Class Proceedings Fund, which provides cost assistance in class actions.

We are seeking to fill two Grants Officer roles: one permanent and one 14-month contract.

Are you committed to access to justice? Do you have experience in the nonprofit or philanthropic sector? As a Grants Officer, you will provide vital advice and play a key role in leading granting and program opportunities that support and enhance access to justice for diverse, equity-deserving groups across Ontario.

Under the guidance of the Director, Grants & Programs, and in collaboration with a dynamic, high-performing team, you will lead and manage funding relationships with nonprofits and legal institutions and develop innovative programs to meet community needs.

We are seeking an innovative and positive team player with:

• Interest in and knowledge of the justice sector and issues affecting access to justice.
• Experience working or volunteering in the nonprofit and/or philanthropic sector.
• Experience developing grant applications and leading grant programs, or making grant and funding recommendations, and monitoring and evaluating grants.
• Success in building and nurturing relationships with colleagues, community partners and diverse multi-sector stakeholders.
• A related post-secondary degree (e.g. legal or justice studies, public policy or administration) or equivalent experience.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management and problem-solving skills with the proven ability to lead projects to successful outcomes.

The Foundation is a hybrid workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including RRSP matching.

Candidates should apply by March 10, 2023.

Visit the Foundation’s website for details.

The Foundation is an inclusive employer. We respect equity, inclusion, diversity, and anti-racism. We are dedicated to creating a workplace reflective of the community we serve and welcome applications from diverse and equity-deserving groups. Accommodation, if required, will be provided throughout the hiring process in accordance with the Human Rights Code.