This position can be based at one of our Canadian locations listed here.
About Us
BGC Engineering Inc. (BGC) is an international applied earth sciences professional services firm. We are proud of our talented team of over 800 employees, spanning the fields of Engineering, Geoscience, Software, Geomatics, Data Science, Accounting, Administration, Health & Safety and Human Resources. Alongside our clients and industry partners, BGC works collaboratively as ‘One Team’, dedicated to solving the world’s most critical applied earth science challenges. BGC has offices located across Canada, the United States, Chile, the Dominican Republic, and Australia.
Our flat management structure creates a culture of innovation, excellence and transparency and a casual, dynamic and inclusive work environment. BGC prides itself on offering training and mentoring opportunities to further our employees’ professional growth as well as social and wellness activities that contribute to the connection and wellbeing of our team.
We believe in One Team, Excellence, Curiosity, Common Sense and Clarity.
The Role
We are seeking a Proposals Lead to strengthen and coordinate the systems, resources, and processes that support our proposal submissions. This role will help ensure our proposal teams have the tools, information, examples, and coordination support they need to produce high-quality, competitive submissions. This is a full-time role suited to someone who is highly organized, collaborative, systems-minded, and comfortable working across technical, marketing, and business development teams.
This position can be based at one of our Canadian locations listed here.
Responsibilities
Proposal Content Management and Process Improvement
- Develop and improve processes related to accessing and managing submitted proposal examples, templates, standard language, resumes, project descriptions, graphics, and supporting materials.
- Ensure proposal content is accurate, current, well-organized, and easy for proposal teams to access and reuse.
- Support the development of proposal standards, checklists, best practices, and review processes.
- Develop and support training and onboarding for staff involved in proposal development.
Competitive and Market Intelligence
- Monitor procurement platforms and work with BGC Sector and project teams to enable Go/No-Go decision-making.
- Monitor competitive proposal award notices and outcomes, including maintaining intelligence on competitors, clients, selection criteria, pricing trends, and proposal strategies.
- Summarize trends and insights quarterly to inform future pursuits and improve proposal competitiveness.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as a central point of coordination for proposal-related systems and information.
- Work closely with project teams, Sector Leads, resource management, quality, contracts, IT, safety, marketing and communications staff, and senior management.
- Help connect people and teams across BGC with relevant examples, resources, and expertise.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and knowledge sharing around proposals.
Required Education, Experience & Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in a professional services environment
- Experience in proposal coordination, proposal management, business development or operations, preferably within engineering consulting
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively with technical professionals and translate complex project information into clear, useful proposal content
- Comfortable working independently while coordinating across many stakeholders
Desired Education, Experience & Competencies
- Experience preparing or supporting proposals for private-sector, public-sector or multidisciplinary engineering consulting clients.
- Familiarity with procurement processes, RFPs, RFQs, EOIs, and competitive selection processes.
- Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, Excel, Co-Pilot and similar tools.
- Experience with AI tools and applications support proposal development, content management, research, or process improvement.
- Understanding of engineering, environmental, geotechnical, infrastructure, mining, or related consulting sectors.
- Spanish and/or French language skills are considered an asset
Company Benefits
BGC offers our employees the following:
- Our ‘One Team’ culture supporting health, wellness, safety and diversity
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Health, Dental and Vision coverage
- LTD, Life, AD&D and Business Travel Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holidays
- Parental leave top ups
- Professional development and mentoring opportunities
- Flat management structure
- Flexible workplace with office and home arrangements
- Social and wellness activities
- Casual and professional work environment
Compensation
The estimated base salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 CAD per annum, however base pay will be commensurate with job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. BGC's compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus plan, training allowance, and comprehensive medical and dental plan.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
BGC Engineering Inc. strives to create a workplace where equity, diversity and inclusion are embedded throughout our workplace culture and practices. Join us in our commitment to honour individuality, ensure fairness, and create a welcoming environment for everyone. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all candidates, including those experiencing inequity such as racialized individuals, Indigenous People, women, people of diverse sexual orientations, identities and expressions, veterans, individuals with disabilities, people of all faiths, nationalities, marital status, ages, and family status. For assistance or accommodation with your application, please contact us at [email protected].
Disclosures
(1) At BGC, we use Artificial Intelligence to streamline parts of the recruitment process, however all decisions about candidate selection and advancement continue to be made by our hiring team.
(2) This is a newly created position, reflecting our continued growth and investment in expanding our capabilities.
(3) This posting will remain open until the position has been filled.
(4) Privacy Notice: By submitting an application you are consenting to BGC Engineering Inc. using and storing provided information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment.
