Proposal Writer

Lindsay Construction; Atlantic; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that has been shaping communities in Atlantic Canada for over 60 years. As a Proposal Writer, you'll play a pivotal role in crafting compelling proposals that highlight our strengths and solutions. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions directly impact community development. Enjoy flexible working hours, health benefits, and opportunities to collaborate with senior personnel. If you're passionate about writing and want to be part of a team that values innovation and excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Annual Incentive Plan

Employee Health Benefits

Group RRSP with 4% matching

On-site gym facilities

Health and wellness reimbursement

Frequent social events

Collaboration opportunities with senior personnel

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in proposal writing and RFx responses.
• Exceptional skills in business writing, editing, and proofreading.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality proposals that communicate strengths and solutions.
• Manage the proposal process from RFP receipt to final submission.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather information and refine content.

Skills

Business Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Proposal Development

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Post-secondary education in Communications

Post-secondary education in Marketing

Post-secondary education in English

Post-secondary education in Writing

Post-secondary education in Journalism

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Job description

We build relationships. We build Communities. We build the Future. At Lindsay Construction, we have been growing the communities of Atlantic Canada for over 60 years and we want you to join us! Be part of something great and feel the impact you make on the community you live in.

As a key member of our dynamic Proposal Team, the Proposal Writer will play an essential role in crafting compelling proposals that showcase our capabilities and solutions. You will be responsible for writing, editing, and formatting content to create clear, persuasive submissions that align with client requirements and company objectives. You will work closely with internal teams to gather technical content, refine messaging, and ensure proposals are well-structured, client-focused, and strategically positioned to win new business.

Position Benefits
Here’s why we think you’ll love working at Lindsay:

• Flexible working hours throughout the year (early “Lindsay Fridays”)
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Employee Health Benefits
• Group RRSP with 4% matching
• On-site gym facilities and a personal health and wellness reimbursement
• Frequent social and community-based events
• Opportunities to collaborate closely with senior personnel and other departments

Position Responsibilities
Here’s what your day-to-day looks like:

• Develop clear, compelling, and high-quality proposals that effectively communicate our strengths and solutions.
• Assist in managing the end-to-end proposal process, from RFP receipt to final submission, including requirement analysis, proposal planning, content development, coordination, and editing.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather information, refine content, and align messaging with client needs.
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail while managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuously improve proposal content and processes through analysis, feedback, and refinement.
• Enhance collaboration across the Proposal Team by updating and refining the proposal content library.

Job Requirements
Our ideal candidate has the following:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience responding to RFx documents and developing compliant submissions
• A post-secondary education in Communications, Marketing, English, Writing, Journalism or equivalent field of study
• Exceptional business writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign
• Technical Writing experience is an asset

Additional Desired Skills

• Experience with technology-driven proposal solutions and document management systems.
• Familiarity with AI tools for proposal content generation and optimization.
• Ability to innovate and streamline proposal processes using technology.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.