Pursuits Specialist, Water

Overview

At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day.

Your Opportunity

The Pursuit Specialist supports strategic business development efforts for the Water business operating unit in North America, with a focus on Canada, by developing high‑impact proposals and qualifications that highlight the firm’s technical expertise, experience, and creative approach. The role works closely with technical project managers, pursuit teams, and business development leadership to shape compelling pursuit strategies and materials that clearly articulate organizational strengths and differentiate the firm in competitive markets, while maintaining alignment with brand standards and positioning.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support proposal writing, coordination, strategy, and development efforts for a wide range of services and business sectors.
• Prepare thoughtful, engaging, and visually compelling proposals, qualifications, and promotional materials.
• Collaborate closely with technical staff and leadership to translate complex technical information into clear, persuasive messaging.
• Coordinate with business development leaders to support strategic pursuit planning and competitive positioning.
• Participate in client development and account management efforts, including positioning and pursuit planning.
• Support storytelling initiatives that elevate brand reputation, spotlight thought leaders and align with key accounts and market trends.
• Maintain and update internal systems related to people, project experience, and pursuit information.
• Ensure all materials are consistent with brand standards, quality expectations, and deadlines.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience assisting with the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), including coordinating inputs, formatting, editing, and quality control.
• Exposure to collaborating with technical professionals to gather project information and translate technical content into clear, client-focused messaging.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong design sensibility with an eye for compelling digital and print layouts.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign; Microsoft Office including Word and PowerPoint; and experience with web-based platforms is an asset.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a regional, geographically dispersed team.
• Comfortable working with a wide range of personality styles and management levels.
• Confident communicating with individuals across all levels of the organization.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, graphic design, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 2 years of experience supporting proposal or business development efforts. A/E/C industry experience preferred.

Pay Range

Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC & Various locations in Ontario – $63,800.00 - $92,500.00 Annually

Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario – $67,600.00 - $98,100.00 Annually

Benefits Summary

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account. Note: benefits information may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Other Information

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.