Proposal Writer - Consulting Engineering

BPA; Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm is seeking a Proposal Writer to prepare service proposals and marketing documents. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, strong writing skills, and experience in consulting engineering or architecture. Join a dynamic environment that values teamwork and innovation, offering a competitive compensation package and flexible work hours.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Recognized overtime

Complete and competitive total compensation package

Training and professional development

Structured mentorship program

State-of-the-art technologies (BIM)

Social events

Newly renovated office

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting engineering, architecture, or construction is considered an asset.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Preparing service proposals and marketing documents.
• Collaborating with senior management to establish proposal strategy.
• Coordinating the delivery and submission of proposal documents.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Organization

Attention to Detail

Team Spirit

Education

College or university degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe

Job description

May 13, 2025

Founded in 1956, BPA is a consulting engineering firm that specializes in buildings for institutional, commercial, multi-unit residential, and industrial markets. With a Canada-wide presence, we offer our clients expertise in mechanical and structural engineering, electricity and power, sustainable development and energy efficiency, telecommunications, security, building automation, acoustics, food service, and commissioning.

Motivated by our values of integrity, excellence, accomplishment, and passion, we will fully accomplish our mission: To build a sustainable future.

Together, we can make a greater positive impact on the world through engineering, which has the power to make a difference!

Your Responsibilities

The Proposal Writer will be primarily responsible for preparing service proposals and marketing documents. Responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to:

• Reading and understanding RFP (Request for Proposal) documents
• Organizing kickoff and follow-up meetings for the preparation of service proposals
• Collaborating with a member of senior manager to establish the proposal strategy (project team, relevant experience, methodology, and other required content)
• Researching, writing, and revising project sheets, resumes, project approach sections, firm profiles, etc.
• Planning and meeting project timelines to ensure on-time submission of proposals
• Performing layout and final assembly, while ensuring the quality of deliverables
• Coordinating the delivery and submission of the proposal document
• Keeping the proposal database up to date at all times

Your Profile

• College or university degree in a relevant field
• Experience in a similar role (consulting engineering, architecture, or construction) is considered an asset
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Strong aptitude for writing and editing technical documents
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Word, knowledge of Excel and Adobe, attention to detail, and professionalism
• Excellent priority management, fast execution, and strong organization skills
• Autonomous with a strong sense of initiative, Team spirit and a proactive approach.

A Career at BPA means:

• Adynamic environmentthat promotes teamwork, knowledge sharing, and technological innovation
• A 37.5-hour work week, withflexible hoursand the possibility of finishing at noon on Fridays
• Recognized overtime(banked or paid hours)
• Acomplete and competitive total compensation package
• Trainingand professional developmentunder the umbrella of our entityUniversiT
• Astructured mentorshipprogram
• State-of-the-art technologies(BIM)
• Social events put on by the company or the in-house “Fun Club”.
• A newly renovated office and location with l ots of parking.

We adhere to the principles of employment equity and uphold the AODA. We encourage women, visible minorities, indigenous people, and people with disabilities to apply. Accommodations can be made upon request for individuals involved in the selection process.

Thank you for your interest. Only selected candidates will be contacted by the Talent Team.

For the purposes of inclusivity and simplicity, the third-person pronoun "they' may be used to refer to an individual person. If there is any specific mention of gender in a general context, it should be construed to include any gender.