Posted 15 days ago
Proposal Writer
@ Lindsay Construction
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Overview
Lindsay Construction is hiring a full-time Proposal Writer for its Pre-Construction Team in Atlantic Canada. The role writes, edits and formats persuasive proposals and RFP responses, coordinating with internal and external teams to win new business. The posting asks for 3-5 years of RFP experience, strong writing skills, and offers flexible hours, an annual incentive plan and a group RRSP with 4% matching.
Responsibilities:
- Write, edit and format proposals and RFP responses
- Manage the proposal process from RFP receipt to submission
- Gather content and align messaging with internal and external teams
- Manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Update and refine the proposal content library
Requirements summary:
- 3-5 years responding to RFP, RFQ, RFSQ and EOI documents
- Post-secondary education in communications, marketing, English, writing or journalism
- Exceptional business writing, editing and proofreading skills
- Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word
- Strong proficiency in Adobe InDesign
- Technical writing experience is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business development |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Communications, Marketing, English, Writing, Journalism |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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Lindsay Construction
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Full company description
Lindsay Construction is a company of engineers, contractors, and managers active in both civil and building construction throughout the Atlantic Provinces. We have been continuously in business since 1959 and over this time have earned a reputation for performance, quality work, and financial stability. Lindsay offers outstanding capabilities in Design-Build, Construction Management, General Contracting, Trade Contracting, and Service Work. Building across the spectrum of civil, industrial, commercial, institutional, and special project construction, we possess a diversified capacity for projects large and small. Lindsay is unique in offering specialized building systems including Tilt-Up Concrete, Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings, Nuform, Conventional Steel, and Wood Frame. Lindsay has the depth and experience in field and management personnel to provide full design and construction services whether it entails renovations to an existing space or a new facility altogether. Our Service Group creates value for clients by connecting the wealth of knowledge, acquired during the course of your building project, to the on-going operation and maintenance of the facility. As well, each of our specialties can provide the optimal solution for each project by utilizing our skilled team of in-house designers and trained Site Superintendents. This combined knowledge and abundant experience will assist in determining the optimal solution for your construction needs.
- LinkedIn followers
- 14,687
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 267
- Reported office locations
- 134 Eileen Stubbs Avenue, Suite 105, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 0A9, CA
- 535 Edinburgh Drive, Unit 100, Moncton, New Brunswick E1E 4E3, CA
- 22 Beclin Road, Unit 1, Mount Pearl, Newfoundland A1N 5B8, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Other recorded names
- Lindsay Construction
- Lindsay Construction
- Specialties
- Construction Management
- Design-Build
- General Contracting
- Service Work
- Tilt-Up Concrete
- Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
- Nuform
- Conventional Steel
- Wood Frame
- Roofing & Cladding
- Service Work
- and And much
- much more!
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Lindsay Construction is a company of engineers, contractors, and managers active in both civil and building construction throughout the Atlantic Provinces. We have been continuously in business since 1959 and over this time have earned a reputation for performance, quality work, and financial stability. Lindsay offers outstanding capabilities in Design-Build, Construction Management, General Contracting, Trade…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Dartmouth, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1959 |
| Specialties | Construction ManagementDesign-BuildGeneral ContractingService WorkTilt-Up ConcretePre-Engineered Metal BuildingsNuformConventional SteelWood FrameRoofing & Cladding |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 9 |
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Build the Future with us!
We build relationships. We build Communities. We build the Future. At Lindsay Construction, we have been growing the communities of Atlantic Canada for over 65 years and we want you to join us! Be part of something great and feel the impact you make on the community you live in.
As a key member of our strategic Pre-Construction Team, the Proposal Writer will play an essential role in crafting compelling proposals that showcase our capabilities and solutions. You will be responsible for writing, editing, and formatting content to create clear, persuasive submissions that align with client requirements and company objectives. You will work closely with internal and external teams to gather technical content, refine messaging, and ensure proposals are well-structured, client-focused, and strategically positioned to win new business.
Position Benefits
Here’s why we think you’ll love working at Lindsay:
- Flexible working hours throughout the year (early “Lindsay Fridays”)
- Competitive salary
- Annual Incentive Plan
- Employee Health Benefits
- Group RRSP with 4% matching
- On-site gym facilities and a personal health and wellness reimbursement
- Frequent social and community-based events
- Opportunities to collaborate closely with senior personnel and other departments
Position Responsibilities
Here’s what your day-to-day looks like:
- Develop clear, compelling, and high-quality proposals that effectively communicate our strengths and solutions.
- Manage the end-to-end proposal process, from RFP receipt to final submission, including requirement analysis, proposal planning, content development, coordination, and editing.
- Lead and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather information, refine content, and align messaging with client needs.
- Maintain exceptional attention to detail while managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Continuously improve proposal content and processes through analysis, feedback, and refinement.
- Enhance collaboration across the Proposal Team by updating and refining the proposal content library.
Job Requirements
Our ideal candidate has the following:
- 3-5 years of experience responding to RFP, RFQ, RFSQ, EOI documents and developing compliant submissions
- A post-secondary education in Communications, Marketing, English, Writing, Journalism or equivalent field of study
- Exceptional business writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign
- Technical Writing experience is an asset
Additional Desired Skills
- Experience with technology-driven proposal solutions and document management systems.
- Familiarity with AI tools for proposal content generation and optimization.
- Ability to innovate and streamline proposal processes using technology.
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