GardaWorld - Bilingual French Proposal Writer - 80k-90k
About The Position
GardaWorld is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Bilingual French Proposal Writer to join their Proposal team. This role is at the forefront of GardaWorld's growth, crafting compelling, high-quality proposals that win contracts across their full suite of security and workforce solutions. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-tech environment and takes pride in delivering quality work that makes a meaningful difference. The position offers exposure to strategic, high-impact RFPs and key accounts, collaboration with senior commercial and operational stakeholders, a hybrid work model, competitive compensation and benefits, and career growth within a national, rapidly evolving organization. The salary range for this position is 80k-90k/year.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in proposal writing, RFP responses, or strategic commercial writing
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience in security, facilities services, infrastructure, construction, engineering, or complex B2B environments preferred
- Strong understanding of integrated solutions and operational delivery models
- CRM and proposal tools are an asset
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
