Principal Proposal Writer

Dialogue; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading virtual health provider is seeking a Principal Proposal Writer to spearhead proposal creation and project management functions. The role entails crafting tailored RFP responses while collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality submissions. Ideal candidates should be bilingual, possess extensive proposal writing experience, and thrive in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

Access to health and wellness supports

Fully funded insurance and health spending account

4 weeks vacation plus wellness days

Work abroad opportunities

Incentive plans and mentorship

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in writing compelling proposals.
• Familiarity with the benefits provider, insurance, virtual healthcare, or SaaS sectors.
• Ability to translate complex ideas into clear messages.
• Strong project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the proposal writing cycle for RFPs and RFIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather inputs.
• Manage project timelines to ensure timely submission of proposals.
• Continuously improve the proposal process and templates.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Bilingual (French and English)

Proposal Writing

Education

5+ Years of Experience in Proposal Writing

Job description

Your role as Principal Proposal Writer

Reporting to Corey Klein, Director of Revenue Operations, the mission of the Principal Proposal Writer is to craft winning proposals that drive revenue growth by clearly articulating the impact of Dialogue’s health and wellness solutions.

What you’ll be doing:

• Own the proposal writing cycle: Lead the writing of compelling, tailored RFP, RFI, etc. proposal responses that position Dialogue as the partner of choice for large organizations across Canada
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Clinical, Legal, and Strategy teams to gather inputs and craft clear, persuasive, and technically accurate responses.
• Project Management: Manage timelines and ensure on-time delivery of compliant, complete, and high-quality submissions across various procurement platforms (e.g., MERX, SEAO, Bids & Tenders).
• Continuously contribute to the improvement of our proposal process, templates, and messaging to boost win rates and alignment with sales strategy

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• 5+ Years of Experience: Demonstrated expertise in writing proposals, with a proven track record of leading winning bids
• Industry Experience: Familiarity with the benefits provider, insurance, virtual healthcare, or SaaS sectors, with a deep understanding of these markets
• Exceptional communication and storytelling abilities, with a knack for translating complex ideas into clear, compelling messages
• Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments: Highly organized, deadline-driven, able to pivot under pressure, and energized by fast-paced, high-impact work.
• Strong project management capability:Ability to lead RFP responses for high-value, complex deals with multiple stakeholders..

Please note that as we serve customers across Canada, bilingualism is essential for this position. You may be required to communicate in French and English.

At Dialogue, your well-being is our priority

Taking care of others also means taking care of our team! Depending on your role and employment status, you could have access to the following benefits:

• Access to the Dialogue app and virtual mental health support for you and your family
• Fully funded insurance, a health spending account, dental coverage, and fitness reimbursement
• 4 weeks vacation, 9 wellness days, and 1 volunteer day
• Hybrid work: 3 days/week in our Montreal or Toronto offices, excluding remote roles
• Work abroad up to 4 weeks/year
• Incentive plans, referral bonuses & RRSP matching
• Learning via Coursera, external training budget & mentorship
• Optional parental leave top-up

About Dialogue

Dialogue is the #1 virtual care provider in Canada. By developing our Integrated Health Platform, we provide exceptional online health and wellness programs (primary care, mental health, iCBT, EAP, and wellness) to organizations that want to improve the wellness of their employees and families.

When it comes to our work, we set the bar high. Together, we’re transforming health and helping millions improve their well-being. We’re firm believers that great people don’t settle on:

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Come as you are. As a proud equal-opportunity employer, Dialogue is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of citizenship, ethnicity, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran status. Applicants who require specialized accommodation are encouraged to contact [e-mail] .