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This opportunity is open to any of our Alberta or BC locations including Edmonton, Calgary, Burnaby or Langley.
A Little About Us
ISL is comprised of just over 600 employees including award-winning engineers, technologists, planners, landscape architects, scientists, and much more that work together to deliver infrastructure projects that minimize environmental impacts and maximize benefits to the community. Learn more about our work by visiting us on Instagram @islengineering / LinkedIn and feel free to join our ISL newsletter on LinkedIn: Inside ISL.
More About What We Do
- We deliver on a variety of multidisciplinary projects.
- We have extensive expertise – We have a variety of expertise and are comprised of five sectors specializing in Transportation, Municipal and Community, Bridges, Building and Structures and Land and Environment. Learn more about our areas of practice.
- We are award winning and recognized in industry – Visit our #ISLLife blog and learn
- Teamwork – We are unique in how we approach proposal work. Multiple team members work together on each and every proposal, which means we can act as a stronger unit while growing our own individual skillsets. Everyone on the team is ready to jump in and lend a helping hand wherever they can—someone will always have your back!
- Responsiveness – We strive to support business development opportunities across the company with varying levels of strategic, creative advice that fits the proposal and the team.
- Collaboration – While driving the proposal schedule and deliverables, we coordinate seamlessly with internal and external teams at all levels to execute responses to all types of RFX’s.
- Ongoing Development - We have a culture of mentorship and leverage both hands-on and formal training opportunities to ensure that you have a versatile and diversified skillset that is fully funded.
ISL’s Proposal Coordinators thrive on tight deadlines, adding the final polish that helps us win exciting projects in transportation, municipal infrastructure, community development, water, environment, structures, landscape architecture, and community engagement. It’s work that shapes the places we live, work, and play.
Responsibilities
While no two days will look the same, here is what you can expect to do:
- Review RFP’s, RFQ, etc. and provide high-level summaries to Technical Team.
- Prepare proposal documents, including the necessary planning and organization elements, by understanding the specific requirements of each RFP’s, RFQ, etc.
- Establish and manage proposal timelines by setting priorities and milestone dates for internal reviews, team meetings, approvals, and final client submission—ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Lead and facilitate proposal team meetings to align contributors, track progress, and resolve issues proactively throughout the proposal lifecycle.
- Coordinate proposal content development by identifying required sections and assigning responsibilities to technical writers, graphic designers, and corporate contributors.
- Ensure proposals adhere to the company’s editorial and brand standards and reflect a high level of professionalism and quality.
- Ensure standardized components of the proposal are kept up to date (CVs, project sheets, etc.).
- Proofread and format proposal drafts prior to sending.
- Collaborate with proposal/production team members in the final assembly and compile of the submission.
- Perform quality control on the final document.
- Track and review proposal successes and failures and attend proposal debriefs, as required.
If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!
You thrive in fast paced work environments with competing deadlines.
- You are a relationship builder who is easily able to influence what is needed from a variety of Project Managers.
- You are the kind of person that high fives the team once a proposal is submitted on time for consideration.
- You want to help ISL be a top three in the market by advancing our capability to successfully compete on RFP’s across BC, AB, Yukon and Saskatchewan.
- You seamlessly integrate into diverse proposal teams, adapting your communication style to collaborate effectively across a range of personalities and workflows.
- You have a strong grasp of both the business and client needs which allows you to translate complex technical language into compelling, client-focused proposals.
- You are confident taking initiative to identify and resolve challenges independently.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in proposal coordination where multiple partners were involved
- Post secondary education in a relevant field, or relevant work experience.
- An indication of the scope and magnitude of Proposals you have worked on coordinating.
- Experience coordinating information needed for multiple proposals with varying complexity.
- Knowledgeable of the RFP process and proposal lifecycle. Understanding of municipal RFP processes is a definite asset.
- Detail orientated with the ability to proofread
- Curious demeanor with an ability to ask the right questions in a timely manner to successfully get results
- Strong knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) with a proven ability to understand the creation and use of templates.
- Adobe Creative Suite is considered a valuable asset, though not essential.
- Experience in an AEC related industry would be an asset.
Depending on your experience level, the salary range for this position (based on a 40-hour work week) is:
- $70,000 - $85,000
- Hybrid model of work with flexibility to travel and work from our offices across Western Canada.
- Immediate Employer paid benefits upon commencement which include health, dental and extensive paramedical services.
- Life Insurance and AD&D options.
- Healthcare Spending and Lifestyle Option Accounts.
- Group RRSP with employer matching opportunities.
- Competitive annual bonus incentives.
- Paid professional development opportunities such as conferences and memberships.
- Parental leave top ups.
- Shareholder opportunities.
- 24/7/365 Employee & Family Assistance Program.
- Service Recognition Awards.
- An excellent onboarding and mentorship plan to set you up for success.
ISL Is Proudly Located In Over 16 Offices Across Western Canada. This Position Will Be Located In Any Of Our Alberta Or BC Offices Including
- Burnaby
- Langley
- Edmonton
- Calgary
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position. Only those who will be selected for an interview will be contacted.
