Senior Proposal Advisor

The CIMA Western Canada region is experiencing significant growth and to support this momentum we are seeking a Senior Proposal Advisor with a strong marketing communications background to join our Regional Pursuits team.

In this role you will lead and shape strategic proposals from start to finish partnering closely with technical leaders project managers and senior leadership. You will be accountable not only for compliance and coordination but for storytelling positioning and differentiation bringing clarity and focus to why CIMA is the firm of choice.

This role is well suited to someone who brings confidence sound judgment and creativity to complex proposal environments and who is comfortable working in fast-paced deadline-driven pursuits.

Primaryresponsibilities 

Strategic Proposal Leadership

• Lead high-value proposals of varying complexity including large multidisciplinary pursuits.
• Develop and guide strategic response plans that identify CIMAs key strengths win themes and differentiators for each pursuit.
• Coordinate and participate in Go/No-Go meetings capture planning sessions and proposal debriefs applying lessons learned to future submissions.
• Review proposals against evaluation criteria to strengthen positioning clarity and overall competitiveness.

Marketing Communications & Content Development

• Write edit and refine non-technical proposal content so submissions read clearly persuasively and with a consistent voice.
• Translate complex technical concepts into accessible language tailored to the client project context and evaluation criteria.
• Develop original content where required working collaboratively with subject matter experts to balance technical accuracy with strong messaging.
• Integrate win themes consistently across written content graphics and interview materials.

Visual Storytelling & Design Oversight

• Conceptualize and integrate graphics layouts and infographics that reinforce proposal messaging.
• Provide design direction and oversight for custom proposal templates and layouts with a clear vision for the final product.
• Maintain a high standard of document quality presentation and visual cohesion using tools such as Word PowerPoint and Adobe InDesign.

Collaboration Mentorship & Process

• Partner closely with internal clients senior management and subject matter experts to manage inputs timelines and priorities.
• Train and support junior proposal staff assigned to pursuits providing practical guidance review and feedback.
• Support onboarding of new subject matter experts into the proposal process.
• Maintain proposal records CRM updates and documented debrief feedback to support continuous improvement across the team.

Qualifications :

• University degree or college diploma in Marketing Communications Journalism English Business or a related field.
• Typically 812 years of experience in proposals marketing communications or business development within a consulting engineering or professional services environment.
• Demonstrated strength in strategic writing editing and storytelling with the ability to produce submissions that read as a single cohesive voice.
• Proven ability to manage complex pursuits with multiple stakeholders and overlapping deadlines.
• Strong judgment initiative and comfort working independently while navigating ambiguity.
• Advanced document formatting and design skills using Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign required; Illustrator and Photoshop assets).
• Exceptional attention to detail paired with an understanding of overall strategy and message.

• Assets

• Experience supporting proposal interviews and presentation development.
• Familiarity with engineering or technical consulting environments.
• Strong understanding of RFx types and evaluation methodologies.
• A portfolio or work samples demonstrating writing quality structure and visual communication.
• Proficiency in French both spoken and written.

The expected salary for this position is based on the richness and diversity of the candidates 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 week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

ContactEric Fenyedi 

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Additional Information :

At CIMA we recognize the richness and diversity of each individuals experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidates experience skills and qualifications while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidates profile.

CIMA uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However this score is not used to screen assess or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics 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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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time