Company Description Dot Lighting (Canada) Inc., established in 2016, is a trusted North American manufacturer and wholesaler of quality LED lighting solutions. Working directly with the manufacturer, customers can design customized LED products for both commercial and residential applications under the QPlus brand, including Smart Series, Home Series, and OEM custom lines.

The company is known for industry-leading warranties that reinforce product reliability and performance. Dot Lighting distinguishes itself through continuous investment in new technologies, making its lamps and fixtures more efficient and technologically advanced. Its dedicated Research & Development team focuses on creating new products and enhancing existing offerings.

Role Description This is a project-based role in Ontario for a Senior Public-Sector RFP & Procurement Consultant. The consultant will lead and manage end-to-end public-sector RFP and tender processes, including opportunity scouting, bid/no-bid assessments, and preparation of compliant, competitive proposals for municipal, provincial, and federal entities.

Day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing procurement documents, developing bid strategies aligned with Dot Lighting’s LED solutions, coordinating technical and commercial inputs from internal stakeholders, and ensuring timely submission of all required materials. The role will also involve advising leadership on procurement trends, maintaining relationships with public-sector clients and procurement authorities, and supporting contract negotiations and post-award compliance.



The consultant will collaborate closely with sales, product, and operations teams to align public-sector opportunities with the company’s capabilities and growth objectives.

Qualifications

- Strong background in Consulting and Management Consulting, with experience advising organizations on complex procurement and RFP strategies.
- Advanced Analytical Skills, including the ability to interpret public-sector RFPs, evaluate risk, and develop data-driven bid strategies.
- Deep understanding of the Public Sector environment, Public School Board, procurement frameworks, and government tendering processes in Ontario.
- Excellent Communication skills, including clear written proposal development and effective verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven experience managing end-to-end RFP and tender processes, ideally within lighting, construction, infrastructure, or related industries.
- Strong project management abilities, with attention to detail, organization, and the capacity to manage multiple concurrent bids and deadlines.
- Post-secondary education in business, public administration, engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees or professional certifications in procurement or supply chain are an asset.
- Familiarity with public-sector e-procurement platforms, contract law basics, and compliance requirements; experience with Canadian municipal and provincial procurement is preferred.
- Ability to work collaboratively in an on-site setting in Markham, ON, building relationships across sales, product, finance, and operations.
- Knowledge of LED lighting

📌 Senior Public-Sector RFP & Procurement Consultant (Markham)
🏢 Dot Lighting (Canada
📍 Markham