Bid & Proposal Writer - Federal Government

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

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 & 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.