Business Development Proposal Coordinator (2-Year Term)

Commissionaires; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Social events

Job summary

Commissionaires Ottawa is seeking a highly organized Business Development Proposal Coordinator for a two-year term at our Ottawa headquarters. The role focuses on coordinating and writing compelling proposals to win new business across public and private sectors.

You will lead timelines, gather inputs, ensure compliance, and manage a centralized content library. This high-impact position requires collaboration with multiple internal teams and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• A diploma or degree in Business Administration, Communications, English, Professional Writing, or related field.
• Proven experience developing, coordinating, or contributing to formal proposals for public or private sector clients.
• Exceptional English writing and editing skills; French is considered an asset.
• Strong time management and organizational skills; able to manage multiple projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse internal teams.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in writing and formatting.
• Knowledge of procurement and proposal development in Canada.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Secret-level security clearance from PSPC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate proposal development from kickoff through final submission.
• Analyze solicitation documents to identify deliverables, timelines, evaluation criteria, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with internal contributors to gather technical, operational, and financial inputs for proposals.
• Write and edit proposal content to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with branding and strategy.
• Conduct final reviews to verify formatting, completeness, and compliance prior to submission.
• Maintain and improve a central repository of proposal templates, past responses, and boilerplate content.
• Track opportunities and proposal outcomes using the CRM platform, ensuring data is current and complete.
• Prepare client-facing materials such as capability statements, presentations, and supporting documents.
• Analyze bid results and integrate feedback to improve future submissions and processes.

Skills

Writing & editing

Time management

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Procurement knowledge

Education

Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Communications, English, Professional Writing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Location: 24 Colonnade Road, Ottawa ON
Schedule: Daytime, Monday to Friday
Starting Salary: $77,750/year

We are currently recruiting for a temporary Business Development Proposal Coordinator for a two year term, to work in person at our headquarters in Ottawa, ON.

What you will be doing…

Commissionaires Ottawa is looking for a highly organized and collaborative Business Development Proposal Coordinator to support the development of high quality, persuasive proposals that drive new business opportunities across the public and private sectors.

In this key role, you will lead the coordination, writing, and production of competitive responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and other client solicitations. Working closely with internal stakeholders—including Business Development, Finance, Operations, Contracts, Marketing, and Subject Matter Experts—you will manage timelines, gather content, ensure compliance, and maintain a consistent standard of excellence in all submissions.

You will also support the management of a centralized content library, track proposal outcomes, and contribute to opportunity tracking through our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This is a high-impact role ideal for a detail-oriented communicator who thrives in deadline-driven environments and enjoys contributing to the growth and success of an organization through compelling written work.

Some of your responsibilities include…

• Lead and coordinate proposal development from kickoff through final submission, ensuring compliance with client instructions and internal quality standards
• Analyze solicitation documents to identify deliverables, timelines, evaluation criteria, and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with internal contributors to gather technical, operational, and financial inputs for proposals
• Write and edit proposal content to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with the organization’s tone, branding, and strategic positioning
• Conduct final reviews to verify formatting, completeness, and compliance prior to submission
• Maintain and continuously improve a central repository of proposal templates, past responses, and boilerplate content
• Track opportunities and proposal outcomes using the organization’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform, ensuring data is current and complete
• Prepare client-facing materials such as capability statements, presentations, and supporting documents for business development initiatives
• Analyze bid results and integrate feedback to improve future submissions and processes

What’s in it for you?

• Work for a reputable and nationally known company
• Work in a challenging and rewarding work environment
• Generous paid time off, holidays and sick days
• Retirement plans with company matching of employee contributions
• Employee discount programs, social outings and holiday gatherings
• You have excellent writing and editing skills and take pride in producing polished, professional, and persuasive documents
• You're highly organized and can juggle multiple proposal timelines, contributors, and deliverables without missing a beat
• You're comfortable interpreting complex Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and turning client requirements into clear, structured, and compelling submissions
• You enjoy collaborating across teams—whether it's Finance, Operations, or subject matter experts—and know how to gather input effectively
• You have strong attention to detail and consistently deliver high-quality work, even under tight deadlines
• You're comfortable working in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and you know how to make documents not just accurate-but visually clean and well formatted
• You have a proactive mindset and are always thinking ahead to improve processes, content libraries, and win strategies
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment where proposal work can shift from calm to crunch time quickly, and you stay composed throughout

Your must-haves:

• A diploma or degree in Business Administration, Communications, English, Professional Writing, or a related field
• Proven experience developing, coordinating, or contributing to formal proposals for public or private sector clients
• Exceptional English writing and editing skills with the ability to tailor content to align with tone, branding, and strategy. French is considered an asset
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office—especially Word (for formatting and layout), Excel (for costing and tracking), and PowerPoint (for presentation support)
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with diverse internal teams and contributors
• High attention to detail and accuracy in writing, formatting, and interpreting client requirements
• Working knowledge of procurement and proposal development practices in Canada’s public or private sector
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance from PSPC

NOTE: Only those candidates that meet the specified requirements will be considered for this position. Candidates that do not meet the requirements may be considered for similar opportunities.

Commissionaires’ values the diversity of our workforce and respects its employees as individuals, regardless of race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender and age.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Commissionaires’ Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Commissionaires’ hiring process.

Commissionaires-Ottawa does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. However, please be aware that some third-party tools we utilize in our recruiting and selection process may incorporate AI technology.

We appreciate all who apply, however we will only be contacting candidates of interest.

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