Job Type: Temporary Contract
Work Model: Hybrid
Reference code: 132415
Primary Location: Montreal, QC
All Available Locations: Montreal, QC; Halifax, NS; Moncton, NB; Ottawa, ON; Toronto, ON

Our Purpose

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Have many careers in one Firm.
• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
• Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching

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We are looking for a highly motivated and confident individual with a passion for writing and editing in both English and French, to create compelling, easy-to-digest content for written proposals and video/presentation scripts.

What will your typical day look like?

In your role as a Proposal Writer, you will be involved in all phases of a pursuit, starting with strategy development and writing guidance, and continuing through to the creation of engaging, compliant and high-scoring sales materials, including proposals and client presentations. Working with collaborative teams of subject matter experts and other Value and Sales Excellence (VSE) professionals, you will play a key role in preparing and tailoring clear and concise material that responds to the unique needs of our clients and resonates with the relevant audiences. Success in this role requires a proactive and highly organized approach, along with outstanding written and verbal communication skills in French and English—complemented by a creative storytelling flair!

• This position is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

About the team

The Value and Sales Excellence team is of a group of specialized professionals dedicated to driving the firm’s most strategic opportunities. We lead the firm on sales governance, sales support, and sales innovation, and work with public and private sector teams from all Deloitte businesses across Canada.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

Bilingualism in French and English is required for this position due to the nature of the role having interactions with National & Global clients and project teams.

You are someone with these required skills, experience & qualifications:

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, journalism, literature, or similar
• A minimum of 6 years of experience preparing and tailoring content for clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English, including a keen eye for detail
• An empathetic approach, with the ability to put yourself in the clients’ shoes
• Ability to work with practitioners from varying backgrounds, communicate to executive leadership, lead teams in strategic discussions, and influence others
• Exceptional follow-up skills, with the ability to read a situation and adapt your style to achieve results—both in person and remotely
• Experience interpreting and analyzing complex RFX documents (including Requests for Proposals, Requests for Information, and Requests for Qualifications) and structuring and editing content to respond to client requirements
• Ability to collate and synthesize large amounts of information into a persuasive story
• Strong document management skills in MS Word and PowerPoint, including the ability to collaborate creatively and coordinate with others to produce appealing and compelling sales materials
• Curiosity about, and comfort using and creating GenAI prompts and workflows in pursuits to support and execute common writing and review tasks
• Ability to apply judgment to AI outputs by reviewing, questioning and refining AI-generated content using pursuit and proposal expertise; flagging gaps and risks; and ensuring outputs meet sales excellence and firm standards for quality, clarity and confidentiality
• Experience drafting presentation and video scripts that successfully transform complex information into engaging, audience-appropriate narratives
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once

It would be great for you to have some of these nice to haves as well:

• Experience writing proposals to address the unique needs of Canadian public sector entities, including the Government of Canada

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $156,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.

Be yourself, and more.

We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

You shape how we make impact.

Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.

Be the leader you want to be

Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.

Have as many careers as you want.

We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

The next step is yours

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative.

We encourage you to connect with us at accessiblecareers@deloitte.ca if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or indigenouscareers@deloitte.ca for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

When you apply, we will review your application using Deloitte's Global Talent Standards to ensure a consistent recruitment experience. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

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