Proposal Specialist

Proposal Specialist Are you someone with strong leadership and administrative skills? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a trusted partner and a problem solver? As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment. Your Opportunity Dillon Consulting is seeking motivated candidates to fill two available positions for a Proposal Specialist to join our Business Development and Sales (BDAS) group. The addition of a new Proposal Specialist is part of an exciting new approach to managing our proposal sales operations in Dillon We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life. This position is available at any of Dillon’s offices in Canada. Proposal Specialists report directly to the Proposal Support Manager and work closely with the Manager of Pursuits, Submission Managers, Marketing Specialists, Graphic department, and other executives/associates, on assigned pursuits. They are responsible for the direct, hands‑on production of proposals and presentation materials and the development, growth, execution, and representation of the Dillon brand. The role is specialized for individuals with a high attention to detail, outstanding writing and editing abilities, outstanding time management skills, expert knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, and a passion for learning new tools to support and drive proposal development. If you are driven by reliability, achievement, continuous development and creativity then our values align and we highly encourage you to apply for this exciting role. Responsibilities Prepare professionally written responses to proposal documents that address client requirements and are compliant, accurate, concise, and effective; ensuring professional and easy to understand final products through writing, copy editing, formatting, and selection of supporting materials. Responsible for the end-to-end management of proposal development and submission process including coaching technical content authors and submission managers to enhance proposal response process and improve win rate. Use AI and proposal management software to create and polish winning proposal submissions. Lead and collaborate with Business Unit Managers and various cross‑functional teams. Collaborate with the Business Development & Sales and Marketing departments to write and develop clear, persuasive, accurate descriptions of corporate content and experience that resonate with clients and are technically correct, on brand, tangible, and engaging. Collaborate with the Graphics department to develop innovative design templates to take our proposals to the next level and wow our clients. Coordinate and conduct kickoff and other meetings/calls; ensuring that all key cross‑functional areas are represented; and develop detailed action plans and timelines/schedules based on submission requirements and deadlines. Leverage project management skills to define and manage the proposal response process, section assignments, and schedule (including intermediary and final reviews) to ensure internal deadlines are met and final deliverables are of the highest quality. Coordinate proposal production with internal/external resources, including editing, formatting, printing, distribution, and delivery of final materials to the client. Oversee a proposal coordinator that supports the same Business Unit, checking on any workload capacity constraints, assisting with ongoing development, and providing guidance. Support business and proposal development process improvements. Learning & Development Commit to self‑development and ongoing learning and professional development. Qualifications Minimum five years’ experience with preparing proposals and tender submissions. Post‑secondary education in an administration, marketing, business, or communications field. Experience with using various AI tools and proposal management/development software. Advanced skills in Microsoft Word and experience with large and complex document formatting. Proficient with Microsoft Excel. Strong business writing, editing, and communication skills. An aptitude for formatting, editing, layout and making written content sound like one voice. Excellent attention to detail and a high regard for accuracy and quality. Understanding of basic financial terms and functions, along with experience working with budgets and schedules (e.g., Gantt charts). Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to work successfully in a fast paced environment with changing workload demands. Experience in a professional services consulting firm (environmental/engineering/planning) is considered an asset. Experience using proposal management software platforms considered an asset. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop), Microsoft Project and PowerPoint considered an asset. APMP Certification considered an asset. Benefits Employee share purchase plan: Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all full‑time regular employees. A competitive compensation package: comprehensive health benefits, generous retirement savings plan, student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions. Flexible work hours: trust‑based approach to work arrangements. Learning and Development opportunities: As a knowledge‑based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles; the creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. Focus on Innovation: the ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for continued and progressive advancement of our business performance. Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP): a variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well‑being are available to all employees. Wellness subsidy: our employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes. About Dillon Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee‑owned, professional consulting firm specialising in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi‑faced projects. With over 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities. Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 18 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program. Health & Safety Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards. Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences. Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business. We encourage you to contact us if you require accommodation during the interview process. We would love to hear from you Location: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada #J-18808-Ljbffr