Semios is a market leader in leveraging the internet-of-things (IoT) and big data to improve the sustainability and profitability of specialty crops. With 500 million data points being reported by our sensors every day, we leverage our big data analytics, such as in-depth pest and disease modeling, to empower tree fruit and tree nut growers with decision-making tools to minimize resources and risks.

Check this video out as it shows what we do and our positive environmental impact!

Our innovative work has received several industry awards:

• THRIVE - Top 50 Leading AgTech (2020) – recognized as exemplifying some of the best in agriculture technology around the globe.

• Global CleanTech Top 100 (2020) – identified as one of the companies best positioned to solve tomorrow’s clean technology challenges.

• Google Accelerator (2020) - Selected as 1 of 9 companies for the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator Canada cohort, who are all using technology to solve complex challenges.

We know our journey is only achievable by having a great team who shares ideas, tries new things and learns as we go.

Who you are:
Motivated by meaningful work, you are looking for more than just a job; you want to work for a dynamic, growing company that finds solutions to real-life problems, such as helping the world reduce the use of pesticides and helping nature feed a growing population. Your ideal work environment includes a collaborative team spirit with the opportunity to learn and grow as you take the initiative to try new things.

You are a curious and detail oriented person who likes to investigate grant opportunities. You enjoy the challenge of uncovering information that is not always readily available and connecting the dots between our work and what is happening in the industry. You enjoy coordinating with others to deliver applications and reports on time. You are skilled at conveying technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences and have the ability to put both a business and technical lense on issues.

What you will do:

• Research Canadian, US, and Europe government funding programs available for for-profit organizations and application information to assess company alignment with specific funding opportunities.

• Liaise with external funding organizations to identify opportunities for funding for-profit projects and confirm financial and reporting requirements.

• Analyzing and interpreting the grant/fund requirements, owning the development of a clear and focused strategy, business case, and clarifying issues, as needed.

• Driving the internal teams development and completion of grant applications ensuring the process is followed and timelines are defined and communicated.

• Writing strategic, concise, accurate content and editing/updating existing content for the grant/fund responses, as applicable to the submission.

• Owning the proposal production process, including gaining internal approvals, finalizing deliverables, quality control, coordination of delivery and aligning all efforts with internal and external professionals to ensure on-time, compliant and winning submissions.

• Once the grant is secured, continue to drive the relationship with the funding organization.

• Ownership of all grant reporting during the project, including market, technical, and detailed financial reports.

Requirements

We want you to succeed, so you will need:

• Degree in Business, Agriculture or another relevant discipline

• Minimum 3 years of experience in researching grant opportunities, developing proposals and writing successful grant applications

• Understanding of accounting and finance practices; ability to interpret an income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement

• Experience in writing business cases

• Strong decision making skills, ability to work with limited information

• Excellent business writing and presentation skills

• Ability to work under pressure and tight timelines

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive payroll and financial information

• Significant initiative and independence in carrying out project work

Nice to have:

• Experience within agriculture industry

Benefits

Why this is the opportunity for you:

• Sleep better knowing you're making the world a better place through more sustainable food production

• Work with a team that values fun, laughter, and each other

• Have a lasting impact as you help to build a company

• Learn a lot along the way!

Thank you to all who applied. If you have any questions, contact Maryann@gorecruitment.com