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About the role

  • Senior Proposals Specialist shaping winning strategies and compliant bids for PCL, a Canadian construction company. Leading proposal planning, content development, presentations, and client pursuit support.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure proposals identify differentiators and engage the three levels of readership
  • Use graphics to improve and enhance proposal content and emphasize key messages
  • Evaluate narrative relevance, comprehension, and applicability
  • Identify and create new narrative requirements with appropriate partners
  • Proofread, edit, and reword content to deliver high-quality, compliant, error-free proposals within established timelines
  • Ensure singular voice and messaging continuity throughout proposal documents
  • Own the proposal planning process, including reviewing client requirements, developing proposal outlines, and creating timelines and assignments
  • Conduct client background research to identify questions, concerns, and potential risks
  • Advise on strategic visioning and proposal planning
  • Collaborate with internal clients and partners to develop proposal strategy aligned with client requirements, district win strategy, and corporate objectives
  • Coordinate and lead proposal strategy and planning sessions
  • Schedule and chair proposal kick-off meetings
  • Track communications and assignments for local and remote partners to ensure timelines are met
  • Collaborate with the proposal team to prepare presentations and interviews with prospective clients
  • Participate in outside professional organizations supporting the proposal coordinator position

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or equivalent preferred
  • Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) practitioner certification, Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) certification or equivalent preferred
  • 7 years’ experience as a proposal coordinator or in a related role (communications, marketing, visual communications)
  • Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills to effectively establish priorities and schedule work tasks
  • Outstanding attention to detail, good judgement, and problem-solving ability
  • Outstanding verbal, written, and visual communication skills
  • Ability to develop grammatically sound, customized, technical and written content
  • In-depth knowledge of proposal fundamentals and standard methodologies
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to lead and collaborate with a diverse group sensitively, thoughtfully, and respectfully
  • Ability to establish, influence, and maintain relationships with decision makers and key partners
  • Strong business understanding of industry practices and new developments in construction processes, delivery models, and contract types

Benefits

  • Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
  • Annual discretionary performance bonuses
  • RRSP, TFSA, Pension Contribution Options
  • Flexible medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Prescription drug coverage and virtual care services
  • Life, AD&D and disability insurance
  • Paid parental leave and family care support
  • Health and lifestyle spending account options
  • Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
  • Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
  • Access to world-class training through PCL's College of Construction and professional development courses
  • Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

CA$95,000 - CA$125,000 per year

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

OnsiteOttawaCanada

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