Proposal & Marketing Specialist Job Vancouver area,BC Canada,Business

Are you an experienced proposal professional with a track record of managing RFPs, RFQs, tenders, and complex qualifications submissions within the architecture, engineering, construction, or professional services sector?

Our client, a respected consulting engineering firm, is seeking a Proposal & Marketing Specialist to take ownership of the firm's proposal process while supporting broader marketing and business development initiatives. This is a key role for someone who understands how to manage complex pursuits from initial RFP review through final submission, while coordinating technical teams and ensuring every submission is accurate, compliant, compelling, and delivered on time.

Key Responsibilities

Proposal Management – Primary Focus

Lead the coordination, preparation, and submission of RFPs, RFQs, tenders, qualifications packages, and other business development pursuits

Review solicitation documents to identify requirements, evaluation criteria, compliance requirements, and key deadlines

Coordinate with technical teams and leadership to gather, develop, and refine proposal content

Manage proposal schedules, deliverables, review cycles, and submission logistics

Coordinate with external consultants and teaming partners on joint pursuits

Maintain proposal tracking systems, pursuit calendars, and reporting, including win/loss analysis and post-submission follow-up

Coordinate proposal debriefs and document lessons learned to strengthen future pursuits

Maintain and improve proposal templates, project sheets, staff resumes, boilerplate content, and other proposal resources

Ensure submissions are accurate, polished, compliant, and aligned with client requirements

Marketing & Business Development

Develop project profiles, case studies, presentations, award submissions, and other marketing collateral

Coordinate website and social media content highlighting projects, milestones, awards, and industry involvement

Monitor BC Bid, MERX, Bids & Tenders, and other procurement platforms for relevant opportunities

Research prospective clients, market activity, and industry developments

Support conferences, networking events, sponsorships, and industry relationship-building initiatives

Maintain business development databases, opportunity pipelines, and pursuit calendars