Defense Proposal Coordinator — Government Bids & Compliance

Bird Construction; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction firm in Canada is seeking a Proposal Coordinator to manage proposal submissions for government agencies. This position requires 3-5 years of experience in proposal creation, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office. A collaborative mindset is essential, as this role involves working closely with various teams across Canada. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic business environment and contribute to the continuous improvement of proposal processes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience with proposal creation for government projects in business development.
• Experience in corporate construction, architecture, or engineering environment preferred.
• Experience with government procurement is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate proposal preparation and submission for government agencies.
• Manage and ensure proposal quality and compliance.
• Work with teams to draft and distribute proposals.

Skills

Superior written and verbal communication skills

Project coordination skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Advanced experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

Advanced experience with Microsoft Office

Interpersonal and organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree/diploma in marketing/communications or business-related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint)

Client Relationship Management (CRM) tool

Job description

A major construction firm in Canada is seeking a Proposal Coordinator to manage proposal submissions for government agencies. This position requires 3-5 years of experience in proposal creation, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office. A collaborative mindset is essential, as this role involves working closely with various teams across Canada. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic business environment and contribute to the continuous improvement of proposal processes.