Junior Proposal Advisor - 12 month contract

Company Description

Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do.  

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you.

When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home.

Job Description

The CIMA+ offices in Western Canada are in the middle of a large growth trajectory. This means new, exciting complex projects that you will have the ability to shape and be a part of. We are actively looking for people who want to develop their skillsets, take on new challenges, and advance their careers within the organization. 

We are seeking a Junior Proposal Advisor to join our Regional Support Western Canada team. You will have accountability and take ownership of proposal and marketing material from start to finish. Your natural drive to succeed and sense of urgency will help navigate the business and leaders alike in our proposal response cycle by juggling competing priorities and projects under tight deadlines all while leading us to success on project pursuits. Working with the Proposal team, together you will develop large multi-sector proposals and marketing materials from start to finish.

Primary responsibilities 

• Monitor public and private bid sites to maintain active list of open opportunities. 
• Maintain and share opportunity lists and monitor WC Proposals inbox 
• Collaborate with business leaders on key pursuits and pre-release strategies 
• Coordinate and participate in Go/No-Go meetings and follow-up meetings 
• Draft, review, and refine proposal content for clarity and compliance 
•  Maintain proposal library, including project sheets and resumes Lead Tier 1 and assist on Tier 2 proposals (simple to medium complexity)Provide end-to-end proposal support, including debrief meetings 
• Refine non-technical content, overall layout, formatting, and design/visual appeal of proposal documents in Word and/or InDesign
• Build and maintain relationships with WC business partners and internal clients 
• Manage document libraries and maintain records for proposals, submissions, and results 

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in marketing, communications, journalism, or related field 
• 2+ years of experience in proposals or marketing in a consulting-focused organization 
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting, work independently with minimal supervision, and manage multiple tasks and stakeholders simultaneously, including handling unexpected and urgent priorities while maintaining proposal quality
• Superior document formatting and design skills in Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign an asset) 
• Exceptional attention to detail, along with strong writing, editing, and communication skills in English
• A portfolio and examples to share your work 

The expected salary for this position is from $65000.00 to $75000.00 based on the richness and diversity of the candidate’s experience, training, skills and internal equity. The position or associated salary could vary depending on the profile of the candidate. 

As an employee of CIMA+ you are also able to participate in

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Flexible Health and Dental Care benefits to meet your family’s needs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to physical, financial, mental, social and environmental well-being services
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares
• 37.5 hour work week with an opportunity to have any overtime banked or paid out (for hourly employees)
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• Up to five (5) weeks of vacation: based on years of relevant experience
• Eleven (11) statutory holidays plus a personal paid day off
• Employee referral bonus program
• Group discounts on home and auto insurance, fitness memberships, technology, mortgages, and more
• Mentoring programs at local and national level
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Contact Eric Fenyedi 

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Additional Information

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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