Intermediate Bilingual Proposal Coordinator - Ontario and Quebec

The Opportunity:

BluMetric is seeking a full-time Intermediate Bilingual Proposal Coordinator to join our dynamic Market Development Support Team (MDST). The Intermediate Proposal Coordinator will have several tasks including the drafting of proposal documents and marketing materials. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, reliable and a strong communicator. They should be able to work independently and as part of a team, in an office or hybrid setting. This is an existing vacancy within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

As part of the MDST, you will contribute to the drafting and submission of high-quality proposals. You will be responsible for developing complete and compelling documents in response to the requirements outlined in request for proposals (RFP). On any given proposal this may include some or all of the following tasks:

• Conduct a thorough review and analysis of the RFP.
• Identify the critical path and schedule for developing a response.
• Design a document that addresses all the required content in the correct order.
• Work with an identified proposal team and assume a leadership role.
• Manage all required content elements in accordance with the defined schedule and ensure that the proposal team is aware of all requirements.
• Create text for proposals and work with the proposal team to adapt existing material into new material, as required.
• Draft project descriptions and employee CVs as needed to incorporate into the proposal.
• Interact closely with external project partners to identify their requirements and incorporate their contributions.
• Arrange internal reviews, provide strict quality assurance checks, and edit/proofread documents.
• Manage the proposal compilation and ensure on-time submission.
• Participate in follow-ups and debriefs.

Other supporting tasks of the position include:

• Ensure up-to-date information is added to BluMetric’s corporate proposal databases.
• Create and update employee CVs using BluMetric’s template.
• Support corporate initiatives that add value to proposals.
• Maintain corporate registrations as required.
• Complete other corporate duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications, Skills & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering field.
• Bilingualism in French and English.
• Minimum three years of experience with technical writing in a science or engineering field.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently.
• Ability to multi-task and produce high-quality deliverables under pressure.
• Ability to lead small proposal teams.
• Substantial experience with Microsoft suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Outlook).
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of SharePoint and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases an asset.
• Experience in the environmental consulting field is an asset.
• Knowledge of Ontario and Quebec legislation is an asset.
• Aptitude for, or interest in graphic design is an asset.
• Occasional travel between offices may be required.

About BluMetric Environmental Inc.

BluMetric Environmental Inc. (BluMetric) is a publicly traded water technology and environmental engineering firm. BluMetric designs, fabricates, and delivers sustainable solutions to complex water and environmental challenges. The Company is supported by more than 370 employees across 16 offices, 3 manufacturing facilities, and 1 testing laboratory, with over 50 years of history. Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, BluMetric’s team of industry experts serves Commercial and Industrial, Government, Military, and Mining clients in North America and the Caribbean.  

BluMetric is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations due to a disability are available upon request. BluMetric is an equal opportunity employer, and we thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.