Proposal Specialist

Description

As a Proposal Specialist, you will lead and support high-profile, strategic pursuits by managing complex proposals under tight deadlines. You’ll develop EOIs, RFQs, and RFPs that meet Ledcor’s brand and industry standards, while navigating complex procurement processes typical of design-build and alternative delivery models. Depending on the pursuit, you may take full ownership, guiding cross-functional teams to create compelling, compliant submissions or contribute specialized expertise in areas like content development, messaging, or compliance.

Your ability to shift between coordination and strategy ensures each pursuit is handled with precision. Reporting to the Proposal Team Manager, you’ll drive continuous improvement by refining proposal processes, templates, and tools. You’ll help standardize practices across the team to boost efficiency and alignment with industry expectations. As a senior team member, you’ll also mentor junior staff, sharing best practices and fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join our exciting pursuits team and support our dynamic operations group in Toronto, ON or Edmonton, AB or Calgary, AB!

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the full proposal lifecycle for EOIs, RFQs, and RFPs, ensuring compliance with Ledcor’s standards, client requirements, and tight deadlines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align proposal content with project goals, integrating strategic win themes that highlight Ledcor’s value and differentiation
• Conduct compliance reviews and contribute expertise in strategic messaging, content planning, and narrative development to optimize scoring potential
• Tailor proposal content to client-specific needs and evaluation criteria, using insights from strategy sessions to craft compelling and targeted responses
• Mentor and lead proposal team members by providing training, onboarding support, and ongoing guidance to foster continuous learning and professional growth
• Lead or support high-profile pursuits, offering content review, feedback, and best practices while managing quality control and consistency across deliverables
• Maintain and enhance the proposal content library, ensuring materials are accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with brand standards
• Drive continuous improvement by refining proposal processes, tools, and templates, and collaborating with Marketing and Technology to enhance proposal impact
• Analyze proposal outcomes and lessons learned to improve future strategies and facilitate workshops or training sessions to share knowledge across the team

Qualifications

Working Conditions

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

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