The Proposal Writer creates written documents (resume and matrices) in response to client requirements. Working with the delivery team (recruiting and sales), operations team & management teams, the Proposal Writer develops submission-ready documentation and maintains database and tracker updates.
Duties Include
- Review RFP postings (Buy & Sell, MERX, etc.), prepare opportunity assessments and update trackers.
- Proof-reading, interpreting, creating / writing, in-depth searches, reviewing, formatting, editing and assembling proposal resumes for submission
Analyzing and interpreting federal government RFP resource requirements
Perform thorough quality assurance reviews to ensure candidate resumes are compliant against requirements & consolidate inputs/updates, and manage document versions to completion and final approval
Create/format proposal and matrix grids in accordance with solicitation requirements and company templates
Create and maintain knowledge base content, templates, tools, and processes
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Participate in meeting with the recruitment and sales team
Review candidate profiles and resumes against the requirement matrices to confirm that the candidate matches client requirements. Produce high-quality proposal responses using established templates and following proposal writing best practices, including clarity, coherence, and tone. Meet proposal deadlines, send/deliver proposal responses, update trackers and database records. Track updates and response calendars, including submission deadlines, internal reviews, awards, losses, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Post-secondary degree or diploma, preferably in Business/Human Resources
- 2+ years of experience writing proposals for public (i.e., government) and private sector clients.
Technical Skills
- Experience using various office automation software, including MS Office Suite, Google apps (Docs, Sheets & Adobe.
Other Minimum Qualifications/Skills:
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
- French language skills an asset.
- Strong professionalism and work ethic: discretion, confidentiality, reliability, and good judgment.
- Exceptional editing skills and attention to detail.
- Proven ability to successfully manage time and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptability and readiness to deal with changing priorities.
- Must be eligible for a Government of Canada security clearance.
- Ability to handle multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with solid planning and scheduling skills, and experience working within tight deadlines
- Highly organized with demonstrated organizational skills and strategies
- Strong customer service skills with a positive attitude
In order to apply for this role, please send us your updated resume by email at: marie-eve.desroches@randstadsourceright.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce reflective of the diversity of Canada. As a result, we promote employment equity and encourage candidates, especially those who identify as a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group, and any others who may contribute to the diversification of our workforce, to apply.
Randstad Canada is also committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, you should advise your Randstad Representative or your local Randstad branch in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
For all feedback on equity and accommodation needs, please contact your local Randstad Canada Branch.
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