WSP is seeking a Senior Content and Proposal Writer (French) to support its Canada-based Research & Innovation Team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing, editing, and managing proposals, discussion papers, collateral, and other marketing materials to ensure the efficient development of proposals.
The proposals will showcase innovative and impactful new services and approaches across various disciplines, with a strong focus on digital innovation, machine learning, and IoT.
Responsibilities:
Develop and write content for WSP proposals, discussion papers, Grants, collateral, and other marketing deliverables in both languages (English and French)
Serve as an author for sections on proposals to convey technical information simply and tell WSP's story
Provide copy editing, proofreading, and final reviews for proposals and marketing deliverables
Help edit down copy to meet page limitations
Deliver high-quality writing for proposals and presentations, including gathering information through research, statistical reports, and interviews with technical staff
Leverage resources across the firm to support all stages of the pursuit and differentiate WSP to the client
Support the development of differentiators, value propositions, and key messages
Apply new technologies and innovations across the business for proposals and presentations, including creative media approaches and other types of digital tools
Provide support and guidance to the proposal development and delivery team
Ensure compliance, readability, quality, and sales messaging of pursuit-related materials
On an as-needed basis, support marketing coordinators and managers with proposal production
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
French competency level C1 is required
10+ years of experience in a relevant role
People management skills are a bonus
Ability to write and produce stellar, compelling content under tight deadlines
Understanding of various writing styles and ability to follow a style guide
Excellent verbal and written communication, critical thinking, strategy development, group facilitation, and teamwork
Possesses a strategic mindset and sound judgment
Ability to build trust and influence others and work with all levels of staff
Proficient with Microsoft Office, SharePoint folder structure, and other communication tools
A self-motivated team member, who demonstrates initiative to go above and beyond the task at hand, and can effectively multitask
Cultural awareness, conscientious, and open-minded
