Proposal Development Specialist - Bilingual

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee programs, join the Ainsworth (a GDI company) team today!

Job Summary:

This key role within the Proposal Development Team requires a detail‑oriented, bilingual professional who collaborates effectively and brings experience in proposal preparation, marketing, and/or communications. The ideal candidate is a high‑energy team player eager to contribute to the tactical execution of a comprehensive business growth strategy across our diverse technical business units.

Reporting to the Manager, Proposal Development, this position will support Proposal Responses (RFQ, RFP, etc.) and other Sales Documentation. The specialist will work closely with Business Unit leaders and key contributors from our operations and maintenance teams to develop winning proposal submissions for a variety of opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare professionally written proposal responses that meet customer requirements in both French and English, ensuring all submissions are compliant, accurate, concise, and effective.
• Write and develop clear, persuasive proposal content (French and English as required) and other sales materials that are technically sound and compelling, effectively integrating win themes.
• Collaborate closely with a cross‑functional team of subject matter experts across technical, business, commercial, and legal areas throughout the proposal lifecycle.
• Leverage strong project management skills to define and manage the proposal response plan, including section assignments, schedules, and color reviews, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables meet quality standards.
• Organize and actively participate in proposal status meetings.
• Support the Proposals Team in preparing documentation required for internal gating and approval processes.
• Contribute to the proposal management centralization initiative, including the development of a content library to improve the quality of information and accelerate proposal response times.
• Coordinate proposal production with internal and external resources, including editing, formatting, printing, distribution, and final delivery to the customer.

Qualifications

• Fluency in French is mandatory.
• University degree in business, communications, marketing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably in proposal preparation/completion.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional attention to detail, high level of organization, and strong self‑motivation.
• Ability to influence without authority and work effectively within varied team environments.
• Strong multitasking skills, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with firm deadlines.
• Client‑focused mindset, consistently adopting the client perspective in all interactions.
• Skilled in conducting research using online sources and other tools.
• Basic knowledge of facility operations and maintenance services is considered an asset.

The salary range is $65,000 to $90,000 per year. Actual salaries will vary based on factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as alignment with market data. The base salary is just one component of Ainsworth’s total compensation package, which also includes additional rewards and benefits such as short-term incentives and health insurance, among others.

This posting is for an active and current vacancy; interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Why work at Ainsworth (a GDI company)?

Ainsworth (a GDI company) is growing at an unprecedented rate and to help attract and retain top talent, we provide benefits on your first day with us. We offer a wide variety of benefits including the following:

Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental and medical benefits, including wellness supports, RSP matching and generous vacation

Rewards: Service milestones and peer recognition plus Employee Discounts and Incentives

Flexibility: Hybrid working models, where applicable

Diversity: An inclusive organization that embraces diversity and belonging; work in a great team atmosphere with future potential for promotion within company

While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Ainsworth is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified designated group members are encouraged to apply as any reasonable accommodation of qualifications will be considered as per our Accommodation Policy, available upon request.

Ainsworth is an integrated multi-trade company, offering end-to-end services and solutions for all asset maintenance and refurbishment requirements of our customers. We are continually striving to create better and more advanced products as well as provide the highest quality service. We are rapidly growing and need talented professionals to help drive our vision at becoming the best multi-trade company in the country! Join us…. Make a difference.