Content Writer and Business Development Specialist

**Company Description** Join a Canadian leader in design and architecture with international reach**

At **Lemay**, we believe that design can change the world. Our mission? To create sustainable, meaningful and resolutely human spaces. We are a dynamic transdisciplinary team composed of creative minds and change-makers. Together, we design major projects that transform living environments.

In recent years, Lemay has experienced significant growth and embarked on an ambitious transformation. If participating in this energy inspires you and you’re looking to be part of a stimulating, collaborative and constantly evolving environment, this opportunity is for you.

**Why Lemay?**
- To work in a firm renowned for its design, architecture and innovation.
- To be part of a committed team that values inclusion, diversity and collaboration.
- To have a concrete impact on the influence of a firm recognized at local, national and international levels.

At the forefront of our activities, the proposals team works closely with all the disciplines that make up our firm to produce strategic and impactful content showcasing our expertise. As a content writer and business development specialist, your role will be to bring ideas to life, make complex concepts accessible, and gather the most relevant documentation to win mandates related to disciplines as diverse as architecture, landscape architecture, sustainable strategies, interior design, urban planning and urban design. You will play a key role in creating proposals that stand out, writing meaningful content and showcasing our corporate vision.

Are you energized by tight deadlines and the need to deliver fast, accurate and impactful work? Are you known as calm under pressure, curious, agile? This is your chance to dive into the world of design to extract and communicate its essence.

Concrete and inspiring projects

As a strategic pillar of business development, you will play a key role in coordinating, writing and optimizing the firm’s proposals. Your contribution will have a direct impact on our ability to win major mandates and maintain our leadership position in our sector.

Among the mandates we have won in recent years:

- Théâtre de Verdure, at Parc La Fontaine
- Caroline-Dawson secondary school, in LaSalle
- Place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville, in Quebec City
- Chisasibi Hospital, in Eeyou Eetchee
- Sorel-Tracy Aquatic Complex
- Centennial Planetarium restoration, in Calgary

**Your role, day-to-day**
- Orchestrate collaboration between internal and external partners in the production of responses to various calls for proposals.
- Ensure rigorous planning and management of proposal production schedules, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.
- Analyze RFP requirements to identify strategic levers and build winning proposals.
- Write, review and format proposals, in synergy with the expert teams involved.
- Contribute to the layout and editing of documents to create distinctive and impactful content.
- Stay informed about market trends and best practices in proposal presentation.
- Propose innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Participate in the production of marketing documents essential to the firm’s influence, in Canada and internationally.

**Qualifications**
- University degree in writing, communications, journalism, marketing, administration, architecture or a related field.
- Between 5 and 10 years of experience writing service proposals in the service industry.
- Experience in the architecture, design, creative, engineering or construction sectors is an asset.
- Superior writing skills.
- Ability to work in a multitasking environment while managing changing priorities.
- Ability to edit, translate, review and adapt technical terminology.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite and Adobe InDesign.
- Excellent command of French both orally and in writing. Knowledge of English is an asset.

**Additional Information**
Lemay makes its employee development and well-being a priority. Part of that is offering the following advantages:

- Flexible group insurance program (health and dental insurance).
- $1008 envelope to invest as needed (Health and Wellness Management Accounts, RRSP/DPSP).
- Payment of membership fees to your professional association.
- A minimum of three (3) weeks vacation.
- Office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
- Hybrid and remote work policy at all times.
- Flexible hours all year round.
- Social activities throughout the year.
- Internal training offered to all employees (Lemay Academy).
- Onboarding paired with a colleague.
- Free gym on site.
- Telemedicine platform.
- Up to 70% discount on monthly public transit passes.