Position Overview
Giffen Consulting Ltd. (Giffen) is looking to hire a Proposal Coordinator to join our growing team. This is a full‑time role based in our Vancouver or Toronto office. The work arrangement is hybrid : a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and up to 2 days working remotely.
About Giffen
Giffen is a Canadian company with offices in Vancouver, BC, and Toronto, ON. We provide fit‑for‑purpose engineering and project delivery solutions, specializing in the mining, utility, and heavy industrial sectors. Our team values open communication, accountability, and tailored solutions for our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the proposal lifecycle from opportunity qualification to submission and follow‑up.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders (engineering, project management, finance, business development, and marketing) to gather scope, deliverables, and cost estimates.
- Develop proposal content, including scope of work, schedules, pricing, and supporting materials, using standardized templates.
- Ensure proposals adhere to Giffen’s brand guidelines and quality standards.
- Maintain version control and document management in SharePoint and HubSpot.
- Schedule and facilitate proposal kick‑off meetings to align requirements and timelines.
- Manage internal review and approval processes, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.
- Track proposal status and deadlines, escalating risks to leadership as needed.
- Submit proposals within client deadlines and confirm receipt.
- Support Business Development sales in follow‑up communications and negotiations.
- Maintain accurate records of client feedback and revisions in HubSpot.
- Analyze proposal success rates and identify areas for improvement.
- Update templates and SOPs to reflect best practices and lessons learned.
- Contribute to marketing collateral development (SOQs, brochures) as needed.
Qualifications & Experience
Post‑secondary education in Business, Marketing, Communications, Engineering, or related fields.5+ years of experience in proposal coordination or a similar role within engineering, construction, or professional services.Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and CRM tools (HubSpot preferred).Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively across teams.Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to shift priorities and multitask.Exceptional communicator, both written and verbal.A customer‑focused mindset with excellent interpersonal skills.Comfortable using AI tools to boost productivity (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT) to move faster, not slower.What We Offer
Connect through monthly continuous performance management meetings.Encourage continual learning through courses and conferences.Support professional designation certification.Invest in our people through a variety of corporate programs.Host company‑wide social events.Why Join Our Team?
Small, growing team.Competitive compensation package including RRSP matching program.Employee Health Spending Account.Short‑+ Long‑Term Incentives.Flexible Work‑From‑Home option.Offices in Downtown Vancouver & Downtown Toronto.Giffen is an open, welcoming, accepting, and positive space for all our employees and contractors. Join us to work in a culture that values relationships, accountability, and continuous learning.
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