Company DescriptionWelcome 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 DescriptionThe 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 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 Independently lead proposal efforts for medium to high complexity opportunities, including those for top-tier clients involving cross-sector and multidisciplinary teams.Serve as a strategic partner to technical teams by shaping proposal content to align with evaluation criteria and highlight key differentiators.Contribute to pursuit planning and win strategy development, including integrating compelling themes throughout the proposal.Write and edit non-technical sections to maintain a unified, client-focused voice across the submission.Oversee the structure, formatting, and visual consistency of proposal documents using Word and InDesign.Interpret RFP requirements to confirm compliance and identify opportunities to strengthen the response.Develop and manage proposal schedules and internal workflows to meet all submission deadlines.Lead Go/No-Go meetings and debrief sessions to inform future pursuits.Maintain accurate proposal and pursuit records in CRM (Dynamics 365) and support internal reporting needs.Support capture planning and pre-RFP activities in collaboration with business line leaders.Curate and update the content library (resumes, project sheets, templates) to reflect current capabilities.Mentor and support junior proposal staff through informal guidance and project-based collaboration.QualificationsUniversity degree or college diploma in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, Business, or a related field.5-10 years of experience in proposals or marketing in a consulting/engineering or professional services environment.Exceptional attention to detail and a high standard for quality and accuracy.Outstanding writing, editing, and communication skills in English, with a clear sense of narrative and structure.Highly developed organizational and analytical skills; capable of managing competing priorities in a deadline-driven, multi-project environment.Advanced formatting and visual document production expertise using Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign.Proven ability to synthesize complex technical input into clear, persuasive, and compliant proposal content.Effective collaborator with the confidence to independently lead proposal efforts.Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Dynamics 365), procurement platforms, and electronic submission protocols.APMP Certification is an asset.French language proficiency is an asset.A portfolio and examples to share your work.The expected salary for this position is 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. Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per weekEmployee and Family Assistance ProgramRetirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contributionAs an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employeesFlexible work schedule in a hybrid work modeWork/Life balance policy across Canada3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experienceTailored training to improve your existing skills Contact?Eric Fenyedi #LI-Hybrid Additional InformationEthics 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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