Bilingual Proposal Writer

Rogers Communications, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative team is seeking a passionate Bilingual Proposal Writer to join their Corporate team. In this role, you will manage the RFP response process, ensuring compliance and competitiveness. Collaborating closely with Sales and subject matter experts, you will craft proposals that showcase how the company delivers innovative solutions to drive business outcomes. This is a fantastic opportunity to become a key player in a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion while making a positive impact on customers and communities. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy tackling challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health & well-being benefits

Donation matching

Paid time off for volunteering

Pension plan

Employee stock options

Generous employee discounts

Leadership development

Mentorship programs

Coaching programs

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience with complex Business & Government RFPs.
• Strong knowledge of Federal & Quebec Public Sector procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFP response process for various opportunities.
• Collaborate with Sales and SMEs to create competitive proposals.

Skills

Bilingual (English/French)

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Team Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Salesforce.com

Loopio

Adobe Acrobat

Docusign

SharePoint

MS Teams

Job description

We are committed to connecting Canadians through unique partnerships, our world-class network and content Canadians love—and our innovative team is growing. We are looking for dedicated team members to join our Corporate team who have a genuine passion for making positive impacts on customers and the communities where we live and work. We have a variety of business units with exciting and meaningful work waiting for you, including Communications, HR, Legal and Corporate Affairs, Supply Chain, Finance, and Real Estate. If you are considering your next step, we have exciting opportunities waiting for you. Come build a rewarding career at Rogers and be a driving force behind our success story!

BILINGUAL PROPOSAL WRITER

The Bid Management team is comprised of dedicated proposal management professionals that share a common vision: be the “go-to” team trusted to lead all RFPs for Rogers Business. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Bid Management, the successful candidate will collaborate with Sales, Solutions, and other SMEs across the company to create compliant, compelling, and competitive proposals that best demonstrates how Rogers delivers innovative solutions that drive business outcomes for our customers.

What you will do:

• Manage the RFP response process for simple, standard, and complex opportunities according to established corporate policies, deal governance, and internal best practices
• Participate in opportunity qualification, bid/no bid decision-making, risk identification/mitigation, and other deal review & approval forums
• Utilize Loopio to drive RFP content, document, and process management productivity
• Build and maintain strong interlock with Sales & SMEs to ensure awareness/alignment, enhance collaboration, and grow relationship equity & trust
• Leverage experience, problem solving, and decision-making capabilities to navigate ambiguity & address complexities
• Perform thorough final review & edit to ensure the response best addresses the client’s mandatory & rated requirements to maximize RFP scoring
• Challenge the status quo and proactively secure feedback to identify opportunities for improvement
• Spearhead special projects to drive greater speed, scale, and Sales Enablement

What you bring:

• Proficiently bilingual (English/French) with outstanding oral & written communication skills
• 5-10 years of experience responding to complex Business & Government RFPs with a strong working knowledge of Federal & Quebec Public Sector procurement processes & online platforms (CanadaBuys, Merx, SEAO, etc)
• Post-secondary degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field of study
• Technical background in Telecom and/or Information & Communications Technology
• Ability to work independently & effectively under pressure while juggling multiple projects & deliverables
• Team player with a can do/will do attitude; Makes things happen
• Advanced PC & software skills: MS Office, Outlook, MS Teams, Copilot, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, Salesforce.com, Loopio, Docusign
• Other assets include:
  • APMP and/or PMP certification
  • Proposal team management experience

Please apply with resume and cover letter.

To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role.

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 800, Gauchetiere O, Bureau 4000-Place Bonaventure - Montreal(182), Montreal, QC
Travel Requirements: None
Posting Category/Function: Marketing & Marketing Communication
Requisition ID: 318590

At Rogers, we believe the key to a strong business, is a diverse workforce where equity and inclusion are core to making everyone feel like they belong. We do this by embracing our diversity, celebrating our different perspectives, and working towards creating environments that empower our people to bring their whole selves to work. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We recognize the business value in creating a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential by removing any barriers for equal participation. We work with our candidates who are experiencing a disability throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. You matter to us! For any questions, please visit the Recruitment Process FAQ.

Posting Notes: Rogers Business

Location: Montreal, QC, CA; Toronto, ON, CA; Brampton, ON, CA; Ottawa, ON, CA; Moncton, NB, CA

Being a Rogers team member comes with some great perks & benefits including:

· Health & well-being benefits
· Donation matching
· Paid time off for volunteering
· Wealth Accumulation including: Pension plan & Employee stock options
· Generous employee discounts
· Leadership development, Mentorship, and Coaching programs

*available for full-time and part-time permanent employees, some restrictions apply