Proposal Coordinator supporting Vertex’s environmental services proposals and business development team. Coordinating bids, technical content, reviews, submissions, and proposal process improvements.
Responsibilities
Coordinate the end-to-end proposal process for RFPs, RFQs, EOIs, and other solicitations
Review solicitation documents to identify requirements, deadlines, evaluation criteria, and submission procedures
Develop and maintain proposal schedules, compliance matrices, action-item trackers, and submission checklists
Lead or coordinate development of Statements of Qualifications, technical resumes, project examples/case studies, biographies, budgets and estimate templates, and scheduling tools
Draft, edit, format, and proofread proposal content with subject matter experts and project managers
Partner with the corporate marketing team to incorporate messaging, project descriptions, and supporting materials
Develop marketing tools by industry and service line
Coordinate auxiliary resources such as diagrams, GIS graphics, and interactive materials
Use AI tools and current technology platforms to enhance and streamline proposal creation
Contribute to go/no-go evaluation of RFP/RFQ opportunities
Coordinate internal reviews, incorporate feedback, and maintain version control
Support proposal content libraries, templates, resumes, and reusable materials
Assist with proposal presentations, interview preparation, and related business development activities
Provide general administrative support to the Business Development team
Identify and recommend improvements to proposal processes, templates, and tools
Requirements
Diploma or degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, English, Science, Office Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered
0–5 years of experience in proposal coordination, technical writing, business development, marketing, or a related role
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong editing and proofreading ability
Comfortable with, or eager to learn, AI tools and other technology platforms
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
Strong attention to detail and time management
Ability to manage multiple deadlines at once
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to gather information from busy subject matter experts
Environmental, engineering, oil & gas, or infrastructure experience in Western Canada is an asset
Experience with document management, CRM, or proposal management systems is an asset
Professional judgment and discretion
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive company and client information
Benefits
Competitive compensation, commensurate with education and experience
A comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for professional growth — from entry-level through senior proposal roles
A collaborative and supportive team environment
Exposure to a variety of projects, clients, and industries
Health, safety and community well-being support through numerous endeavors at locations across North America
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