Proposal Writer

Bpa-c0cc737; Montreal; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BPA is an engineering firm shaping Canada’s buildings and infrastructure. This role turns engineers’ know-how into clear, winning proposals and collaborates with senior leadership, technical teams and project managers to craft BPA’s strategy.

You will break down RFPs, lead proposal prep from kickoff to submission, write persuasive content, manage timelines and keep the proposal database up to date. Fluency in French and English and strong editing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant proposal experience
• Experience in consulting engineering, architecture or construction is a strong asset
• Strong writing skills in French and English
• Excellent command of Word, Excel and InDesign
• Rigour, attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple deadlines
• Autonomy, initiative and team spirit

Responsibilities

• Turn engineers’ know-how into clear, compelling proposals
• Work with senior leadership, technical teams and project managers
• Build strategies that differentiate BPA in the market
• Break down RFPs and pinpoint differentiators
• Lead proposal preparation from kickoff to submission
• Write and polish content: project sheets, CVs, approaches and company profiles
• Manage timelines to ensure on-time submissions
• Deliver polished documents from layout to final assembly
• Coordinate delivery and submission of proposals
• Keep the proposal database up to date

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

French & English fluency

Word

Excel

InDesign

Deadline-driven

Team collaboration

Education

College diploma or university degree

Tools

Word

Excel

InDesign

Job description

The words that win projects

Behind every major project BPA wins, there’s a proposal that made the case. Do you have a strong pen, love structuring information and thrive on deadlines? This role is for you.

BPA is much more than an engineering firm. We are a passionate team shaping the buildings and infrastructure of tomorrow, from coast to coast. When you join us, you become the voice of our expertise and contribute directly to the firm’s growth.

Your role

You turn our engineers’ know-how into clear, compelling, winning proposals. You work hand in hand with senior leadership, technical teams and project managers. Together, you build the strategy that sets BPA apart.

Your day-to-day impact

• Break down RFPs and requests for proposals to pinpoint what will make the difference.
• Lead proposal preparation, from the kickoff meeting through to submission.
• Shape the winning strategy with a member of senior leadership: project team, relevant experience and methodology.
• Write and polish persuasive content: project sheets, CVs, project approaches and company profiles.
• Manage timelines so every proposal is submitted on time, with no compromise on quality.
• Deliver polished documents, from layout through to final assembly.
• Coordinate the delivery and submission of proposals.
• Keep our proposal database up to date as the living record of our successes.

What you bring

• A college diploma or university degree in a relevant field.
• About 5 years of relevant experience. Experience in consulting engineering, architecture or construction is a strong asset.
• Strong writing skills in French and English, with an excellent eye for editing.*
• Excellent command of Word, plus good knowledge of Excel and InDesign.
• Rigour, attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
• Autonomy, initiative and a team spirit.

*English proficiency is required to support our Canada-wide operations and our collaboration with teams and clients in other provinces.

Why BPA?

• A strategic, visible role: you work directly with senior leadership and contribute concretely to the projects we win.
• Large-scale projects across Canada: healthcare, institutional, commercial, data centres and more.
• A flexible, people-first workplace where work-life balance truly matters.
• A team that recognizes great work, because a winning proposal deserves to be celebrated!
• Opportunities to learn and grow in an expanding firm.