Proposal Writer

R.V. Anderson Associates Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration. As a Proposal Writer, you'll lead the proposal management lifecycle, ensuring high-quality submissions that meet client needs. You'll work closely with diverse teams across multiple locations, transforming complex ideas into clear, persuasive proposals. This role offers a dynamic environment where your skills will shine, and your contributions will help shape the future of the organization. With a commitment to employee growth and a culture of inclusion, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Health, vision, and dental coverage

Flexible vacation policy

Top-up plans for parents

Firm-paid holidays

RVA Group Pension Plan

Global Travel Assist Program

Access to employee assistance programs

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience leading proposal pursuits.
• Ability to convert complex technical information into everyday language.

Responsibilities

• Lead the proposal management and development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with senior management and technical staff for proposals.

Skills

Proposal Management

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications

Diploma in Marketing

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Your difference is the difference

Do you love to develop and share great ideas? Do you believe your insights can drive people forward? Do you appreciate working with others and building on mutual successes? Perfect. We do, too.

As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where our people can thrive – and by thrive, we mean a place where you can share your ingenuity, express your difference, and grow in your very own way. Whatever your area, no matter your grade, your unique skills and perspective will help drive change from operations to the C-suite, across a wide of range of projects and channels.

Are you ready to build a future that’s uniquely yours? Join our award-winning team and make a difference that defines you.

RVA’s Proposal team is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Proposal Writer to hit the ground running and support their competitive proposal process and marketing initiatives.

Duties:

• Lead the proposal management and development lifecycle to meet client deadlines.
• Assess proposal requirements, develop compliant proposal outlines, compile, edit, and write standard proposal components in adherence to RFQ/RFP requirements.
• Navigate and/or research within our internal systems to obtain necessary information/ documentation.
• Manage multiple proposal submissions at once, often within multiple disciplines, to help achieve company goals.
• Collaborate with Discipline Leads, Principals, senior management, and technical staff, often located in multiple geographical locations, to obtain information needed to respond to client requirements.
• Attend and participate in proposal strategy meetings with senior staff to identify key issues and differentiators to highlight and capture in submissions.
• Compile content elements from various subject matter experts and turn it into clear, persuasive proposals that are technically correct and clearly convey the proposal strategy and win themes.
• Format proposal components to comply with client requirements and internal branding guidelines.
• Perform quality control to contribute to high-quality, compliant, and responsive submissions.
• Attend internal debriefings with clients to gather information for future submissions.
• Assist with other marketing and corporate initiatives, as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent diploma, in Communications, English, Marketing, Business Administration or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience leading proposal pursuits is required. Previous experience in a professional service firm is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with senior management, supervisors, peers, and clients, internally and externally.
• Able to manage and prioritize changes and enforce deadlines to ensure on-time proposal delivery.
• Ability to manage and deliver multiple proposals at once under tight timelines.
• Capable of thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Entrepreneurial, confident, self-starter with the ability to take initiative and manage adversity.
• Intermediate knowledge of Office 365, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work as a team with staff at all levels throughout the company.
• High level of attention to detail to ensure compliance with public-sector client requirements.
• Able to convert complex technical information into everyday language easily understood by a general audience.

Your better starts here

We don’t settle for less, and neither should you. As it happens, offering great benefits to our people is entirely possible: the numbers work out. Happy teams mean happy clients. It’s just that simple. From recruitment to flexibility, learning to leadership, wellness to inclusion, we give our people the tools they need to outperform in their careers and build lasting connections with our clients, our culture, and each other.

• Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
• Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
• A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs
• Top-up plans for new and expecting parents
• Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree
• RVA Group Pension Plan with match
• Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips
• Access to a variety of free services (e.g., employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support) and employee discounts (e.g., sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans)
• Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options

Diversity, Inclusion, and Accommodations:

At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

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