Senior Proposal Architect, Hybrid – Infrastructure

CIMA+; Saguenay; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Group Benefits from day

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up

Employee-owned company, annual shares

Work/Life balance policy across Canada

3-5 weeks of vacation

Tailored training to improve skills

Job summary

CIMA+ seeks a Senior Proposal Advisor to join its Infrastructure team. You will coordinate proposal development for RFPs, write methodologies, manage timelines, and collaborate with engineers, subject matter experts, and partners to deliver high-quality submissions.

Based in Canada with hybrid work options (office days in Saguenay or other Quebec offices), you will report to the Director, Proposals and Business Strategy – Infrastructure and play a key role in ensuring competitiveness and

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Communications, Marketing, Translation, Technical Writing, or a related field (college diploma, bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience)
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in technical writing or proposal development
• Excellent command of both French and English, spoken and written. Bilingualism is a significant asset, as it enables effective collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders
• Good knowledge of Québec and Canadian public-sector organizations (municipalities, provincial and federal governments, Hydro-Québec, etc.)
• Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders, including internal teams and external partners such as joint venture partners and subcontractors
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work under tight deadlines, and effectively prioritize competing demands
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• High degree of autonomy, initiative, and collaborative leadership
• Proficiency with AI tools and Microsoft Office applications (Office Suite, SharePoint, etc.)
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence
• Experience or a strong interest in developing proposals for Indigenous community clients (an asset)
• Knowledge of the consulting engineering industry (an asset)

Responsibilities

• Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs), identify key requirements, and participate in or facilitate meetings aimed at developing competitive, high-quality proposals
• Coordinate the preparation of proposals under your responsibility, including organizing kickoff and pricing review meetings, developing templates and organizational charts, writing methodology sections and staff qualifications, and coordinating administrative and graphic design activities
• Monitor proposal schedules and track the progress of both technical and financial submissions
• Leverage internal expertise, qualifications, and resources to develop compelling, value-added proposals
• Develop and apply best practices to improve the efficiency of the proposal development process and enhance the competitiveness of submissions
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of proposal processes and optimize existing tools to strengthen proposal quality and business development efforts

Skills

Technical writing

Proposal development

Bilingual French/English

Public sector knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Time management

Autonomy

Leadership

AI tools

MS Office / SharePoint

Integrity

Indigenous partnerships interest

Consulting engineering knowledge

Office Suite

Education

Diploma or degree in Communications, Marketing, Translation, Technical Writing, or related field

Tools

Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

CIMA+ seeks a Senior Proposal Advisor to join its Infrastructure team. You will coordinate proposal development for RFPs, write methodologies, manage timelines, and collaborate with engineers, subject matter experts, and partners to deliver high-quality submissions.

Based in Canada with hybrid work options (office days in Saguenay or other Quebec offices), you will report to the Director, Proposals and Business Strategy – Infrastructure and play a key role in ensuring competitiveness and