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GardaWorld - Proposal Writer - 80k-90k

Business Unit:  Corporate
Career Area:  Operations and Administration
Location: 

Toronto, Ontario, CA Ottawa, Ontario, CA Montréal, Ontario, CA

About GardaWorld

Give your career a new vision with GardaWorld| Proposal Writer - Hybrid
(Travel to Toronto or Montreal for occasional in-person meetings a few times per year)

GardaWorld company, is transforming the way businesses protect their people and assets. We're seeking a driven and detail-oriented Proposal Writer to join our Proposal team. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of GardaWorld's growth, crafting compelling, high-quality proposals that win contracts across our full suite of security and workforce solutions. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-tech environment and take pride in delivering quality work that makes a meaningful difference, this role is for you. 

What GardaWorld Brings to You as a Proposal Writer

  • Exposure to strategic, high-impact RFPs and key accounts
  • Collaboration with senior commercial and operational stakeholders
  • Hybrid work model
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Career growth within a national, rapidly evolving organization
  • 80k-90k/year

What Your Days Will Look Like

Proposal Strategy & Positioning

  • Support the definition of win strategy in collaboration with Sales and business leaders
  • Analyze RFP requirements, evaluation criteria, and client priorities
  • Shape clear and differentiated value propositions aligned with client needs and risk context
  • Ensure alignment between proposed solutions, operational capabilities, and pricing strategy

Proposal Development & Writing 

  • Develop clear, structured, and compelling proposal content tailored to each opportunity
  • Translate operational, financial, and technical inputs into client-focused messaging
  • Ensure consistency, quality, and compliance across all proposal sections
  • Lead review, editing, and final quality control prior to submission

Cross-Functional Coordination 

  • Coordinate inputs from Sales, Operations, Finance, HR, Legal, and SMEs
  • Facilitate working sessions to align messaging, solutioning, and deliverables
  • Ensure clarity of roles, timelines, and expectations across all contributors
  • Act as a central point of coordination throughout the proposal lifecycle

Project Management & Execution 

  • Own proposal timelines, milestones, and submission schedules
  • Track risks, dependencies, and outstanding actions
  • Proactively escalate issues impacting quality or deadlines
  • Maintain documentation, templates, and records in CRM and company platforms

Onboarding & Team Support 

  • Support onboarding and ramp-up of new employees within the Proposals & Bids team
  • Share best practices, tools, and methodologies to accelerate team effectiveness
  • Contribute to knowledge transfer and capability building across the function

Continuous Improvement (CI) & Process Evolution 

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance proposal quality, efficiency, and win rates
  • Support the evolution and standardization of tools, templates, and content libraries
  • Participate in CI projects aimed at improving processes, collaboration, and scalability of the function
  • Integrate lessons learned (win/loss insights) into future proposal strategies. 

 Tailor messaging to target industries and client needs across service areas including:

  • Security Guard Services
  • Mobile Patrol & Security
  • Investigations & Risk Mitigation
  • Parking Management Solutions
  • Staffing & Recruitment Services 

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience in proposal writing, RFP responses, or strategic commercial writing
  • Experience in security, facilities services, infrastructure, construction, engineering, or complex B2B environments preferred
  • Strong understanding of integrated solutions and operational delivery models
  • Excellent written communication skills (English & French)
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in cross-functional, matrixed environments
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CRM and proposal tools are an asset

 

The opportunity is real. The team is ready. Your move. 

Apply now! 

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Please note: No AI tools are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates for this position. 

This posting is for a position that is currently vacant within the organization. 

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