We are seeking an experienced and motivated Bid Writer to support the development of high-quality bids and proposals. This role is ideal for someone who already has bid-writing experience and is ready to take more ownership of responses, manage sections independently, and contribute to improving bid processes and win strategies.

You will work closely with subject matter experts, sales teams, and bid managers to produce compelling, compliant, and customer-focused submissions.

Requirements

Responsibilities and Duties:
Assist in supporting the Business Services team with their deliverables
Write, edit, and review bid and tender responses to a high standard, ensuring clarity, consistency, and compliance with client requirements
Take ownership of allocated sections of bids, from initial outline through to final submission
Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather technical and business content
Translate complex information into clear, persuasive, and advantage-led responses
Ensure bids align with RFP requirements, evaluation criteria, and scoring guidance
Review and refine content to improve quality, readability, and competitiveness
Support the development of bid libraries, templates, and standard responses




Manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a rapid-paced environment
Contribute ideas to continuously improve bid processes, content, and success rates

Skills & Experience

Essential:
Post-secondary education diploma or degree
Confident in producing large written professional materials
Solid written communication skills with excellent grammar and attention to detail
Experience working with formal tenders (e.g. public sector, regulated environments, or complex procurements)
Ability to interpret tender documentation and evaluation criteria
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Detail-oriented
Confident working with stakeholders at different levels

Desirable:
3 years minimum proven experience as a Bid Writer or Proposal Writer
Technical/business writing experience
Experience in Government of Canada and/or IT sector
Familiarity with bid management tools or CRM systems
Understanding of bid strategy, win themes, and scoring methodologies

Technology:
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft SharePoint
Adobe Acrobat / PDF tools

Hybrid:

Permanent, salaried position

Minimum 2 days a week in office

📌 Bid Writer Ottawa
🏢 49 Solutions
📍 Ottawa