On-Site Internship Opportunity in the Technical Proposal Writing

Technical Proposal Writing Intern Location: Markham, Ontario (On-site) Company: Pathway Communications Monthly Stipend of - CAD$1400 About Pathway Communications Pathway has been a pioneer in IT Managed Services.

Starting out as one of the first ISPs in Canada in 1995, we are now a leading Canadian technology management firm with a global reach.

Our clients rely on us as their sole source for high-quality IT solutions – from hybrid cloud services to service desk, telephony and security.

We were the first company in Canada to construct a Tier III certified data center and maintain a complete set of certifications including SOC 2 Type II, PCI, and ISO 27001.

Project Scope & Learning Objectives The intern will work on real, active proposal projects (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs) and will gain practical exposure to how enterprise and public-sector IT proposals are developed from start to finish.

Key learning objectives include: Understanding the end-to-end proposal lifecycle Translating technical solutions into clear, client-focused responses Learning compliance, structuring, and evaluation criteria in proposals Developing professional technical writing and coordination skills Key Project Responsibilities Contribute to assigned proposal writing projects under mentor guidance Draft sections such as technical approaches, service descriptions, implementation methodologies, and staffing models Participate in proposal review sessions and incorporate feedback Support the creation of compliance matrices and response outlines Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Engineering, Operations, HR) to gather inputs Assist in maintaining proposal templates, content libraries, and best practices Mentorship & Support Assigned a dedicated mentor with experience in technical proposals Regular check-ins and feedback sessions to support learning and progress Guided exposure to proposal strategy, win themes, and evaluation scoring Coaching on professional writing, stakeholder communication, and time management Ideal Candidate Profile Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from Engineering, IT, Business, Communications, or Technical Writing programs Strong interest in IT services, proposal management, or consulting Solid written communication and analytical skills Comfortable working on-site in a structured, collaborative environment Detail-oriented with a willingness to learn and accept feedback Tools & Skills Developed Technical proposal writing and compliance analysis Exposure to IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud, and managed services Professional documentation standards (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) Stakeholder collaboration in a real business environment Program Outcomes By the end of the project, the intern will have: Contributed to live proposal submissions Built a practical portfolio of proposal work Gained mentorship-backed experience applicable to roles in consulting, proposal management, technical writing, or sales engineering Powered by JazzHR