Proposal Writer

Build the Future with us!

We build relationships. We build Communities. We build the Future.  At Lindsay Construction, we have been growing the communities of Atlantic Canada for over 65 years and we want you to join us! Be part of something great and feel the impact you make on the community you live in.

As a key member of our strategic Pre-Construction Team, the Proposal Writer will play an essential role in crafting compelling proposals that showcase our capabilities and solutions. You will be responsible for writing, editing, and formatting content to create clear, persuasive submissions that align with client requirements and company objectives. You will work closely with internal and external teams to gather technical content, refine messaging, and ensure proposals are well-structured, client-focused, and strategically positioned to win new business.

Position Benefits

Here’s why we think you’ll love working at Lindsay:

• Flexible working hours throughout the year (early “Lindsay Fridays”)
• Competitive salary
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Employee Health Benefits
• Group RRSP with 4% matching
• On-site gym facilities and a personal health and wellness reimbursement
• Frequent social and community-based events
• Opportunities to collaborate closely with senior personnel and other departments

Position Responsibilities
Here’s what your day-to-day looks like:

• Develop clear, compelling, and high-quality proposals that effectively communicate our strengths and solutions.
• Manage the end-to-end proposal process, from RFP receipt to final submission, including requirement analysis, proposal planning, content development, coordination, and editing.
• Lead and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather information, refine content, and align messaging with client needs.
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail while managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuously improve proposal content and processes through analysis, feedback, and refinement.
• Enhance collaboration across the Proposal Team by updating and refining the proposal content library.

Job Requirements

Our ideal candidate has the following:

• 3-5 years of experience responding to RFP, RFQ, RFSQ, EOI documents and developing compliant submissions
• A post-secondary education in Communications, Marketing, English, Writing, Journalism or equivalent field of study
• Exceptional business writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign
• Technical Writing experience is an asset

Additional Desired Skills

• Experience with technology-driven proposal solutions and document management systems.
• Familiarity with AI tools for proposal content generation and optimization.
• Ability to innovate and streamline proposal processes using technology.