Odgers is a global integrated leadership advisory firm, committed to providing an integrated

approach to talent management. We identify, assess, and support compelling leaders who make

strong candidates for leadership teams that significantly impact businesses and our

communities. If you are a curious and eager learner, have a passion for engaging with a variety of

successful professionals and want to learn more about private and public sector companies in

Canada, you could be a great fit here.

We are seeking a Proposal Writer to join our national Proposal Team. This role supports Odgers'

growth by leading the development of compelling, high-quality proposals and pitch materials for

opportunities across Canada. Working closely with Partners and subject matter experts across all

practices and lines of business, you will help position the firm for success by crafting strategic,

persuasive, and client-focused submissions that clearly articulate our capabilities, expertise, and

value proposition. You will play a key role in helping teams pursue new opportunities, strengthen

client relationships, and drive business growth through the delivery of exceptional proposal

content and presentation materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the proposal development process from opportunity receipt through submission and post-submission follow-up, including RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs.
• Analyze proposal requirements and develop response strategies that align with client needs and organizational strengths.
• Write, edit, and tailor content that effectively communicates Odgers' capabilities, sector expertise, approach, and relevant experience.
• Collaborate with Partners and business development colleagues to gather information, develop messaging, and create winning proposals.
• Ensure proposals meet internal quality standards for accuracy, consistency, clarity, and brand alignment.
• Coordinate multiple concurrent proposal projects, managing timelines, priorities, reviews, and approvals to meet critical deadlines.
• Maintain proposal content libraries, knowledge management resources, and records of completed submissions.

Education and Experience:

• University degree, college diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience; marketing, communications, journalism, English, or related disciplines are considered assets.
• Minimum 2+ years of proposal writing, proposal management, business development, communications, or related professional services experience.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and content development skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Highly self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative national team.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat is preferred.
• Ability to synthesize complex information, identify key differentiators, and translate ideas into clear, compelling written content.

Location

Our team collaborates nationally and supports clients across Canada. We welcome applications

from candidates located anywhere in Canada, whether working remotely or from one of our

offices.

Applications for this role may be submitted online.