We are looking for an innovative and accountable Junior Proposal Writer & Designer with a passion for creating tailored solutions to meet each client’s unique needs. You take pride in your work, build trust by following through on your commitments to clients, partners, and colleagues, and are eager to learn and grow in your role. Additionally, you value being part of a company culture that supports the development of your personal and professional talents.
The Company
We are a 100% employee-owned consulting engineering firm, but we are also more than that. Our diverse crew includes engineers, technologists, biologists, agrologists, planners, scientists, and more. We began in 1975 and work together in an environment that empowers us to think differently about real-world problems. We want to work with those who, like us, take pride in creating innovative solutions that push the boundaries of conventional practices.
In addition, we seek opportunities for continuous improvement in our work and support those who have a passion for excellence. At KWL, we care about each other and strive to create a fun, open and engaging environment that leverages our individual strengths and encourages vibrant discussion.
What You’ll Do
- Contribute to the development of clear and engaging non-technical content for proposals (RFPs, RFQs, SOQs, RFEOIs, etc.).
- Design proposal-specific graphics and visual elements using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Format proposals and associated documents to ensure professional presentation.
- Conduct quality control reviews to ensure proposals align with client requirements and KWL standards.
- Collaborate with team members to refine content and design for maximum impact.
- Maintain and update proposal content library.
- Maintain and update staff resumes and associated documents.
What You’ll Bring
- A positive and motivated personality!
- A bachelor’s degree or diploma in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Communications or Marketing.
- 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
- Proficiency in graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) or similar tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
- Strong attention to detail in both written content and visual presentation.-
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and produce high-quality deliverables under pressure.
- Persuasive writing experience, editing, and proofreading skills (technical/proposal writing experience would be an asset).
- Experience in the consultant or construction industry is an asset but not required.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and be able to work with team members in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- A desire to learn new skills and an eagerness to grow within your role
What We Offer
- A hybrid-remote work environment
- Competitive salary and a generous performance-based bonus
- Excellent benefits, including extended health, dental, vision and health care spending account
- Employee and Family Assistance Program that offers 24/7 support for all employees and their family members via phone or online
- Annual Health & Wellness Allowance
- Ability to create your own work schedule and flexibility for your workday
- Relocation support, if applicable and the ability to work from any of our 5 offices
- Career Coaching program and continuous support for professional development and growth
- An employee-centric culture that includes sport participation, various team memberships, and team building activities
- Direct guidance from experienced teammates and an opportunity to work with an award-winning team
- And more
Wage Range
$52,000-$62,000, wage dependent on years of experience
Apply Now
Come and build your future with us.
KWL values diversity and equity within our teams and provides equality of treatment and opportunity to all employees and applicants. We are committed to encouraging applications regardless of age, race, colour, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and marital status. Recruitment selection will be based on the applicant’s possession of experience, essential skills, knowledge, and capability required to perform the job. Only those selected will be contacted.
We acknowledge that we are on the unceded, traditional & occupied territories, and as guests of the First Nations and the Métis Nation. We are grateful for the opportunity to work from this land.
