Bilingual Proposal Strategist (18-month contract)

EY; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 75,600 - 113,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching and mentorship

Learning opportunities

Flexible work style

Job summary

EY Canada is seeking a proactive Proposal Strategist to join the Canada Strategic Proposal team. You will provide strategic and tactical support to win new business across services and sectors, co-author content for proposals and oral presentations, and work with Client Executives, professional staff, designers, and a worldwide team to drive compelling pursuit materials.

The role emphasizes strong writing, editing, project management, and the ability to coordinate across a nationwide and global

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Strong business acumen.
• Organized, detail-oriented and deadline-driven.
• Strong project management skills; able to coordinate multiple projects.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and cloud-based tools.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in proposal management and development for professional services.
• Background in proposals, content writing or communications.
• Undergraduate degree in Language, Communications, Marketing or Business.
• Fluency in French and English required.

Responsibilities

• Drive the strategic communications process on large, complex proposals.
• Research, write and edit standard and customized proposal content.
• Contribute and facilitate meetings with bid response team members.
• Coach and develop collateral for oral presentations.
• Facilitate win strategy sessions.
• Coordinate information from contributors and track action items.
• Monitor progress of proposal activities to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Review final proposal collateral for quality, format and brand adherence.
• Serve as liaison between proposal team and support functions.
• Build relationships across the Markets Organization in Canada.
• Manage multiple proposals and priorities simultaneously.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Business acumen

Project management

MS Office

Bilingual EN/FR

Client interaction

Proposal management

Content writing

Communication degree

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Language/Communications/Marketing/Business)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cloud-based tools

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated, confident individual to join the Canada Strategic Proposal team. As a Proposal Strategist, you provide strategic and tactical support to help win new business for our practice, across all services and sectors. You’ll actively participate in the proposal management and strategy while co-authoring content for proposals, oral presentations, and other pursuit collateral. In the role, you will work with Client Executives, client service professionals, designers, other Proposal Strategists across Canada, as well as an international team of Proposal Coordinators.

Your key responsibilities:

• Drive the strategic communications process on large, complex and strategically significant proposals
• Research, write and edit standard and customized proposal content
• Contribute and/or facilitate meetings with bid response team members
• Coach and develop collateral for oral presentations
• Facilitate win strategy sessions
• Project manage the process which includes the coordination of information from contributors and follow-up on action items to achieve a coordinated team effort
• Monitor the progress of all proposal activities for adherence to deadlines and quality standards
• Share leading practices with proposal teams
• Review final proposal collateral for quality, format and content for adherence to the firm’s brand standards
• Serve as a liaison between the proposal response team and other support functions
• Build and leverage relationships within the Markets Organization across the country
• Manage multiple proposals and priorities simultaneously

Skills and attributes for success:

• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Strong business acumen
• Organized, detail-oriented and highly deadline-driven
• Strong project management skills, the ability to establish priorities, set and manage schedules, and coordinate multiple projects at one time
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Highly developed computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and cloud-based technology
• 3-5 years relevant experience
• Strong understanding of proposal management and development for professional services
• Experience in professional services (e.g., accounting, management consulting, legal, etc) is highly desirable
• A background in proposals, content writing or communications
• Undergraduate degree required (major in Language, Communications, Marketing or Business)
• This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally where fluency in French and English is required. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role.

What We Offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Salary ranges:

• Toronto: $75,600 to $113,400
• London/Waterloo/Ottawa: $75,600 to $113,400
• Vancouver: $75,600 to $113,400
• Victoria: $75,600 to $113,400

Inclusiveness at EY:

Inclusiveness is at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.