Workplace Options Looking for Proposal Writer at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Founded in 1982, WPO is the largest independent provider of holistic wellbeing solutions. Through our customized programs, and comprehensive global network of credentialed providers and professionals, we support individuals to become healthier, happier and more productive both personally and professionally. Trusted by 51% of Fortune 500 companies, we deliver high quality care digitally and in-person to over 75 million individuals across 116,000 organizations in more than 200 countries and territories. At WPO, you will be joining a team that is committed to improving employee wellbeing around the world.

Current opportunity: Proposal Writer

Location: Toronto, ON

Onsite/Hybrid/Remote: Hybrid or remote depending on your proximity to our Toronto office

What you will do:

Workplace Options have an exciting opportunity for a Proposal Writer. This would either be a hybrid position depending on your proximity to our Toronto, ON office. We are looking for a talented and extremely organized Proposal Writer to help produce winning proposals, respond to RFP questionnaires, and create content and client-facing materials. As a proposal writer, you will be part of a team that drives the growth of our client base and helps sustain long-term relationships with existing customers. You’ll work with our sales, account management, and leadership team, as well as operational and technical and teams, to turn ideas into proposals that resonate with our clients and reflect the WPO commitment to helping people.

Responsibilities:

• Project manage requests for proposals from the start to end process.
• Read request for proposal (RFP) documents to help determine the bid/no bid factors.
• Participate in strategy meetings.
• Gather/revise responses from existing content and write new content to complete the response.
• Keep all involved parties on designated timelines.
• Work closely with the assigned sales or account management lead to develop win themes, strategies, and overall response approach.
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop new content.
• Update and add content to Qvidian, our web-based proposal tool.
• Format documents to align with our internal design standards.
• Edit materials created by other members of the proposal development team.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communications.
• Bachelor’s degree (preference in communications, journalism, or another related field, but not required).
• Competency in working with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe.
• Ability to take complex concepts and present them in a digestible, engaging way.
• Can adapt content and tone for different audiences.
• Shows meticulous attention to detail and diligence in following up on requests to SMEs.
• Results and quality-driven – not satisfied with producing mediocre work.
• Effective time and people management skills, to ensure deadlines are met.
• Possesses strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Confidence in working closely with executive-level staff.
• The ability to format and help design visually appealing documents.
• Previous proposal-writing experience preferred.
• Experience with Qvidian (or other content, RFP applications) preferred.

What we offer:

At Workplace Options, we don’t just deliver wellbeing services to our clients, we champion wellbeing for our own employees as well. Examples of our benefits and commitment to employee wellbeing include:

Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Employer Pension Contribution, Travel Reimbursement, Extended healthcare, dental and vision benefits, Life insurance, AD&D and Long-term disability insurance, Monthly clinical supervision, Supervision stipend, Training/tuition reimbursement, Access to professional monthly clinical development webinars & professional development workshops, Gym Reimbursement, Wellness rewards, Access to EAP benefits and all WPO services, Mentorship Program, 24/7 support for risk calls, Employee exchange programme, Comprehensive training provided for this position.

At Workplace Options, we are committed to and are accountable for building a workplace where individuals feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work, free from judgment or fear of discrimination. We understand that having a diverse organization is only the beginning and it will require nurturing and care to thrive. We will continue to take action to ensure we achieve equitable and measurable outcomes.

We strive to cultivate a space where diverse voices are not only heard but actively sought out and valued for the unique insights they bring. By embracing and promoting authenticity, we aim to build a vibrant and inclusive community that fosters collaboration, innovation, belonging and personal growth.

For further details about WPO please check out our website https://www.workplaceoptions.com/ca/ and this short video gives a great overview of what we do https://youtu.be/hJEOFUJ6QHU