Bilingual Proposal Strategist

Position: Bilingual Proposal Strategist (18-month contract)
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The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated, confident individual to join the Canada Strategic Proposal team as a Proposal Strategist. In this role, you will provide strategic and tactical support to help win new business across all services and sectors. You’ll participate in proposal management and strategy while co-authoring content for proposals, oral presentations, and other pursuit collateral. You will collaborate with Client Executives, client service professionals, designers, other Proposal Strategists across Canada, and an international team of Proposal Coordinators.

Your

Key Responsibilities

Drive the strategic communications process on large, complex and strategically significant proposals

Research, write and edit standard and customized proposal content

Contribute and/or facilitate meetings with bid response team members

Coach and develop collateral for oral presentations

Facilitate win strategy sessions

Project manage the process, including coordination of information from contributors and follow-up on action items to achieve a coordinated team effort

Monitor the progress of all proposal activities for adherence to deadlines and quality standards

Share leading practices with proposal teams

Review final proposal collateral for quality, format and content for adherence to the firm’s brand standards

Serve as a liaison between the proposal response team and other support functions

Build and leverage relationships within the Markets Organization across the country

Manage multiple proposals and priorities simultaneously

Skills and Attributes for Success

Exceptional writing and editing skills

Strong business acumen

Organized, detail-oriented and highly deadline-driven

Strong project management skills, ability to establish priorities, set and manage schedules, and coordinate multiple projects at one time

Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization

Highly developed computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and cloud-based technology

3-5 years relevant experience

Strong understanding of proposal management and development for professional services

Experience in professional services (e.g., accounting, management consulting, legal, etc) is highly desirable

Background in proposals, content writing or communications

Undergraduate degree required (major in Language, Communications, Marketing or Business)

Bilingualism in both French and English is required for interaction with clients operating nationally and globally

What We Offer

Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry

Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Compensation

Toronto: $75,600 to $113,400

London/Waterloo/Ottawa: $75,600 to $113,400

Vancouver: $75,600 to $113,400

Victoria: $75,600 to $113,400

EY is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

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