Bid&Proposal Writer - Federal Government, Ahuntsic North

Location:

Hybrid (minimum 2 days/week in office– Ottawa) Employment Type:

Permanent, Full-Time, 1 Vacancy

About 49 Solutions At 49 Solutions, we help government clients succeed by providing them with resources that provide innovative, high-quality solutions. We value collaboration, accountability, and growth, and we are proud of our inclusive culture. Our team works hard, celebrates wins together, and continually in personal and professional growth.

About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated

Bid&Proposal Writer

to develop high-quality bids, proposals, and tender submissions for the Government of Canada. This role is ideal for someone with

some experience responding to government solicitations

who is eager to

learn and grow . They would be ready to take ownership of end-to-end proposal development and bid responses, manage responses independently, and contribute to improving bid processes and win strategies.

We’re looking for someone personable, relationship-focused, and proactive; someone who can build and maintain trusted connections with our consultants while thriving in a small, close-knit, supportive team.

Responsibilities

Write, edit, and review Government of Canada proposals, RFPs, RFQs, and other solicitations

Take ownership of assigned bid sections from initial outline through to final submission

Translate complex information into clear, persuasive, and compliant responses

Ensure proposals fully meet federal RFP requirements and scoring guidelines

Contribute to win themes, value propositions, and federal bid strategies

Maintain and improve bid libraries, templates, and standard content

Manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Manage on-contract resources and maintain strong, trusted consultant relationships

Essential Requirements

Post-secondary degree

1 - 3 years producing professional bid responses and proposals

Strong written communication, grammar, and attention to detail

Experience interpreting federal government RFPs and evaluation criteria

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Comfortable working with stakeholders at various levels

Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain trusted relationships with consultants and internal teams

Technical or business writing experience

Works independently in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat / PDF tools

Desirable

SharePoint

Excel's pivot tables functions

Knowledge of the Government of Canada procurement and scoring methodologies

Familiarity with bid management tools or CRMs

Other: What Success Looks Like in the First 6 Months

Deliver high-quality, compliant bid sections independently

Collaborate effectively with SMEs, consultants, and internal teams

Contribute to improvements in templates, content libraries, and bid processes

Take initiative, adapt quickly, learn from mistakes, and iterate

Be an active, positive contributor to the team culture, including participating in events and initiatives

Benefits&Perks

Competitive group extended health and dental coverage

Health Care Spending Account for eligible expenses

Employee and Family Assistance Program with counselling, career support, and financial advice

Short-term and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance

15–20 days vacation (increases with tenure)

Up to 10 paid Personal Emergency Leave days annually

Paid statutory holidays

Hybrid work flexibility

Opportunities for professional growth

Net-Zero: We have pledged to achieve net-zero emissions through clean energy, efficiency, and carbon offsets

Fun, close-knit team environment with internal events, committee participation, charity work, and DEI initiatives

Interview Process Our interview process ensures the role is the right fit for both you and our team:

Phase 1– Initial Interview:

Discuss experience, skills, and approach to proposal writing

Phase 2– Written Assessment:

90-minute exercise (completed over 5 business days) to verify core writing skills

Phase 3– Fit&Compensation Discussion:

Confirm right fit and review compensation/benefits and decision

Application Process All applications, whether submitted directly or through external job boards, are processed through our CRM, Workable. While Workable may provide a“right fit” percentage, 49 Solutions does not use this or any AI-generated score to screen, assess, or select candidates. Applicants should focus on demonstrating their skills, experience, and fit for the role rather than tailoring their CVs to meet an AI filter.

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