Job Specifications
Location: Hybrid (minimum 2 days/week in office - Ottawa)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time, 1 Vacancy
About 49 Solutions
At 49 Solutions, we help government clients succeed by providing them with resources that provide innovative, high-quality solutions. We value collaboration, accountability, and growth, and we are proud of our inclusive culture. Our team works hard, celebrates wins together, and continually in personal and professional growth.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Bid & Proposal Writer to develop high-quality bids, proposals, and tender submissions for the Government of Canada. This role is ideal for someone with some experience responding to government solicitations who is eager to learn and grow. They would be ready to take ownership of end-to-end proposal development and bid responses, manage responses independently, and contribute to improving bid processes and win strategies.
We're looking for someone personable, relationship-focused, and proactive; someone who can build and maintain trusted connections with our consultants while thriving in a small, close-knit, supportive team.
Responsibilities
Write, edit, and review Government of Canada proposals, RFPs, RFQs, and other solicitations
Take ownership of assigned bid sections from initial outline through to final submission
Translate complex information into clear, persuasive, and compliant responses
Ensure proposals fully meet federal RFP requirements and scoring guidelines
Contribute to win themes, value propositions, and federal bid strategies
Maintain and improve bid libraries, templates, and standard content
Manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Manage on-contract resources and maintain strong, trusted consultant relationships
Requirements
Essential Requirements:
Post-secondary degree
1 - 3 years producing professional bid responses and proposals
Strong written communication, grammar, and attention to detail
Experience interpreting federal government RFPs and evaluation criteria
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Comfortable working with stakeholders at various levels
Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain trusted relationships with consultants and internal teams
Technical or business writing experience
Works independently in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat / PDF tools
Desirable:
SharePoint
Excel's pivot tables functions
Knowledge of the Government of Canada procurement and scoring methodologies
Familiarity with bid management tools or CRMs
Other:
What Success Looks Like in the First 6 Months
Deliver high-quality, compliant bid sections independently
Collaborate effectively with SMEs, consultants, and internal teams
Contribute to improvements in templates, content libraries, and bid processes
Take initiative, adapt quickly, learn from mistakes, and iterate
Be an active, positive contributor to the team culture, including participating in events and initiatives
Benefits
Benefits & Perks
Competitive group extended health and dental coverage
Health Care Spending Account for eligible expenses
Employee and Family Assistance Program with counselling, career support, and financial advice
Short-term and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance
15-20 days vacation (increases with tenure)
Up to 10 paid Personal Emergency Leave days annually
Paid statutory holidays
Hybrid work flexibility
Opportunities for professional growth
Net-Zero: We have pledged to achieve net-zero emissions through clean energy, efficiency, and carbon offsets
Fun, close-knit team environment with internal events, committee participation, charity work, and DEI initiatives
Interview Process
Our interview process ensures the role is the right fit for both you and our team:
Phase 1 - Initial Interview: Discuss experience, skills, and approach to proposal writing
Phase 2 - Written Assessment: 90-minute exercise (completed over 5 business days) to verify core writing skills
Phase 3 - Fit & Compensation Discussion: Confirm right fit and review compensation/benefits and decision
Application Process
All applications, whether submitted directly or through external job boards, are processed through our CRM, Workable. While Workable may provide a "right fit" percentage, 49 Solutions does not use this or any AI-generated score to screen, assess, or select candidates. Applicants should focus on demonstrating their skills, experience, and fit for the role rather than tailoring their CVs to meet an AI filter.