RFP & Technical Proposal Writer

Speer Technologies Inc•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$55,000 - CA$80,000•Remote

About The Position

Speer Technologies is seeking a technically skilled RFP & Technical Proposal Writer with a strong software engineering background to support our growing proposal and business development function. This is a high-impact, fully remote role open to candidates across Canada, with in-office options available for those in or near Toronto to participate in team meetings and collaborative sessions. You'll work closely with our RFP and business development team, as well as our cross-functional engineering teams, to translate complex technical concepts, software solutions, and product capabilities into clear, accurate, and compelling content for RFP submissions. This role is ideal for someone who can bridge the gap between engineering and business development, bringing technical credibility and depth to proposals while helping strengthen our response strategy across a target volume of six to twelve RFPs per month.

Requirements

Engineering background with a transition into technical writing, bringing the ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex technical concepts with clarity.
Previous experience contributing to RFP responses, proposals, or technical documentation in a professional setting.
Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and detail level to suit different audiences and submission requirements.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where priorities can shift and deadlines are firm.
Proactive and self-directed, with the ability to take ownership of deliverables and work independently without close supervision.
Strong collaborator who can gather information effectively from subject matter experts and translate it into polished written content.
Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage input across multiple concurrent proposals without losing accuracy or quality.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Canadian or international government procurement processes, grant programs, or funding landscapes relevant to health tech, AI, or deep tech.
Hands-on engineering or product experience, particularly in software, hardware, or emerging technology fields.
Experience working in or alongside a proposal or business development team.
Fluency in French is an asset (but not required).

Responsibilities

Translate engineering concepts, product capabilities, and technical specifications into clear, accurate written content for RFP responses and proposals.
Work closely with the Director of Product and internal engineering resources to gather, interpret, and structure technical information for use across submissions.
Provide dedicated technical writing support across concurrent RFP submissions, ensuring engineering content is accurate, well-articulated, and tailored to each opportunity's requirements.
Maintain and build a library of reusable technical content, including product descriptions, capability summaries, and engineering narratives, to streamline the proposal process.
Ensure all technical content meets submission requirements and accurately reflects Speer's capabilities, products, and differentiators.
Identify opportunities to make the technical input process more efficient and scalable, reducing the burden on product and engineering leadership over time.