Proposal Coordinator - Buildings East

Reporting to the Pursuit Manager - Defence, the Proposal Coordinator will work closely with corporate and regional teams across Canada on developing, tracking and submitting proposals for government agencies, and supporting business development initiatives.

The preferred location for this role is Edmonton, AB. However, we are open to candidates based in Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Mississauga, Ottawa, or Bedford, provided they are able to work from the local office. This role is a current vacancy.

What You Will Be Working On

- Coordinate the proposal preparation and submission: Read and distribute Request for Pre-Qualification/Request for Proposal (RFPQ/RFP) information to the pursuit team.
- Distribute requests for information, internally, as required.
- Centralize and standardize RFP content.
- Set deadlines for content and manage submissions.
- Strategize on proposal content and partner with the Defence Proposal Team.
- Work with the Defence Proposal Team to draft tailored content.
- Manage technical content with a high degree of accuracy.
- Work with external vendors and stakeholders to obtain their input and information.
- Review and editing of proposal material.
- Arrange for proposal reviews.
- Share lessons learned and best practices.
- Incorporate a continuous improvement and compliance mindset.
- Track proposals – submissions, successes, opportunities for improvement.
- Create and maintain template documents Set-up and participate in debriefs and document feedback.
- Act as the single point of contact for RFP, RFPQ, Expressions of Interest (EOI), and other such communications.
- Ensure consistent look and feel for all submittals,



with a focus on compliance Ensure proposal quality and compliance.
- Archive information and keep marketing database up to date.
- Maintain marketing information files, obtain project information at start of the project a,nd create project folder.
- Manage and update this information as project progresses and upon completion.

What We Are Looking For

- Undergraduate degree/diploma in marketing/communications, or business-related field experience 3-5 years’ experience with proposal creation responsibility specific to government related projects in a sales, business development or marketing environment
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate with team members at all levels of the organization
- Proficient or advanced experience working with the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Proficient or advanced experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.)
- Experience working with a Client Relationship Management (CRM) tool considered an asset
- Excellent project coordination skills and understanding of key business processes
- Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities,



capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
- Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast paced environment
- Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude
- Previous experience working in a corporate construction, architecture, and/ or engineering environment considered an asset
- Experience with government procurement is considered an asset
- Experience with and a self-driven interest in implementing AI tools is considered an asset

Why Bird?

- Competitive compensation and profit sharing so employees can share in Bird’s success.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision advantages along with life, disability and additional insurance coverage.
- RRSP matching up to 6% of base salary, helping eligible employees invest in their long‑term financial future.
- $500 annual Health or Personal Spending Account giving eligible employees additional flexibility to support their health and well‑being.
- Learning and career development opportunities supported by in‑house learning programs, training resources, and professional development.
- Wellness and family support, including confidential Employee and Family Assistance resources and maternity and parental leave top-up for eligible employees.
- A culture that recognizes contribution through employee recognition, service

📌 Proposal Coordinator (Edmonton)
🏢 CO_6 Bird Construction Group
📍 Edmonton