Proposal Specialist

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory, and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Shape Something Different – Build Something Bold

You’re not just looking for another job — you want to make an impact. As a Proposal Specialist, leading

Strategic Pursuits & Proposals , you will play a critical role in securing complex, high‑profile infrastructure and advisory projects across Canada supporting our Earth & Environment sector. Your work will directly influence how communities grow, how sustainability goals are achieved, and how WSP continues to lead in the AEC market.

Your Impact

• Analyze RFPs and pursuit opportunities to develop compelling proposal strategies that align with client priorities and position WSP for success.
• Coordinate, write, and edit proposals from kick‑off through final submission, ensuring clarity, quality, and compliance with WSP brand and client requirements.
• Manage proposal schedules and milestones, facilitating collaboration across technical, operational, and leadership teams to meet tight deadlines.
• Adapt CVs, project descriptions, and boilerplate content to create tailored, client‑focused submissions.
• Support interview preparation, including presentation development, storyboarding, and rehearsal coordination.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, participating in pursuit debriefs and helping refine tools, templates, and best practices across the proposal team.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a proposal coordination, specialist, or lead role within the AEC or professional services environment.
• Proven experience supporting strategic pursuits and complex proposals, with exposure to multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Acrobat); familiarity with CRM tools and emerging AI tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude) is an asset.
• Knowledge of federal pursuits is considered an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, with flexibility for occasional overtime and travel.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors, and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NT: $77,400 - $102,500

MB & ON: $70,600 - $97,200

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $69,900 - 92,900

Disclosure

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.

At WSP , we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP , you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .