Proposal Specialist

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Long View is seeking a Proposal Specialist in Calgary to own the end-to-end proposal lifecycle from kickoff to submission, partnering with Sales and Technical SMEs to craft high-quality proposals that win meaningful work. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and can balance creativity with precision. Expect 5+ years in proposal management, 2+ years in business writing, strong communication, and excellent organization with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. Proficiency in Word and Office, experience with proposal management software such as Qorus, and APMP certification preferred. In your application, highlight end-to-end wins, storytelling, cross-functional coordination, and editing strengths; we encourage applying even if you don’t meet every qualification and align with our core values.

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Long View. A career that helps you get more out of life. A Long View career helps you get more out of life. We don’t just say it, we prove it. Every day. We’re proud of our reputation as one of North America’s most dynamic IT providers — and we’re even prouder of our culture that allows our people to live life to its fullest. At Long View, we create an environment of collaboration and support, of innovation and enthusiasm, of inclusion and belonging. As a member of the Long View team, you’ll see how our company’s core pillars — Integrity, Competence, Value, and Fun — resonate through the workplace. And in a recent survey, 89% of Long View team members rated Long View as a good or great place to work!
At Long View, our proposals tell powerful stories—about our people, our solutions, and the value we bring to our clients. As a Proposal Specialist, you will own the end-to-end proposal lifecycle, partnering closely with Sales and Technical Subject Matter Experts to create compelling, high-quality proposals that help us win meaningful work.
Proposals may range from concise responses to complex submissions, and your ability to bring clarity, structure, and a strong narrative to each one will be key to your success.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys balancing creativity with precision.If you’re excited about creating impactful proposals, collaborating with talented people, and contributing to meaningful client outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

A Day In The Life:

• Leading proposal planning and execution from kickoff to submission
• Creating and managing proposal documents, storyboards, and content development
• Facilitating solution discussions and coordinating contributions from cross-functional teams
• Managing timelines, responsibilities, and deadlines to ensure high-quality, on-time submissions
• Conducting gap analyses and supporting win/loss tracking and continuous improvement
• Proofreading, editing, formatting, printing, and packaging proposals to a professional standard
• Supporting additional initiatives and projects as needed

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of proposal management experience
• 2+ years of business writing, proofreading, and editing experience
• Strong verbal and written business communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing deadlines
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and solid working knowledge of other Microsoft Office tools
• Strong organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Experience with proposal management software (Qorus is considered an asset)
• APMP certification (CF APMP, CP APMP, or CPP APMP) or active pursuit of certification is preferred
• Willingness and flexibility to work overtime when required

Who You Are:

• You are someone who brings both professionalism and positivity to your work
• Customer-focused, proactive, and energized by collaboration
• Approachable, respectful, and confident in your interpersonal communication
• Curious and informed about trends, changes, and developments in the IT landscape
• Aligned with Long View’s core values: Integrity, Competence, Value, and Fun
• Open to continuous learning, including participating in 2–4 training events per year
• Willing to support other areas of the business when needed
• Committed to following Long View’s policies, including Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Security Compliance, and Respectful Workplace programs
• Comfortable contributing to government audits and special programs that Long View participates in, as required

We encourage you to apply, even if you are not sure you meet all these qualifications. You may have knowledge and experiences not specifically listed here that would support our mission, and we would love to see your application!
Want to learn more about our culture and life at Long View? Check us out on LinkedIn and Instagram!
Long View’s mission of building the best and most sustainable team-driven organization requires dedicated and ambitious people. Through employee resource groups, impactful and effective conversations, townhalls and various company-wide training, including how to reduce unconscious bias, we are fostering an inclusive environment. We are committed to taking consistent, positive and lifelong action to be a diverse and equitable workplace because we know that the most effective companies are made up of people with varied identities, experiences and backgrounds.
Long View is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any accommodation requests for your interview or the role, please let your friendly Recruiter know