Proposal Writer (12-month contract)

Canada
$85,000-156,000 per year
Contract
Full-time

21 days ago

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A relevant Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications, journalism, literature, or similar
A minimum of 6 years of experience preparing and tailoring content for clients
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English, including a keen eye for detail
An empathetic approach, with the ability to put yourself in the clients' shoes
Ability to work with practitioners from varying backgrounds, communicate to executive leadership, lead teams in strategic discussions, and influence others
Exceptional follow-up skills, with the ability to read a situation and adapt your style to achieve results-both in person and remotely
Experience interpreting and analyzing complex RFX documents (including Requests for Proposals, Requests for Information, and Requests for Qualifications) and structuring and editing content to respond to client requirements
Ability to collate and synthesize large amounts of information into a persuasive story
Strong document management skills in MS Word and PowerPoint, including the ability to collaborate creatively and coordinate with others to produce appealing and compelling sales materials
Curiosity about, and comfort using and creating GenAI prompts and workflows in pursuits to support and execute common writing and review tasks
Ability to apply judgment to AI outputs by reviewing, questioning and refining AI-generated content using pursuit and proposal expertise; flagging gaps and risks; and ensuring outputs meet sales excellence and firm standards for quality, clarity and confidentiality
Experience drafting presentation and video scripts that successfully transform complex information into engaging, audience-appropriate narratives
Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once

It would be great for you to have some of these nice to haves as well:

Experience writing proposals to address the unique needs of Canadian public sector entities, including the Government of Canada

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