Specialist, Proposal & Business Development

Do you want to apply your expertise to a company that truly values its team and that’s working to protect the planet? A company where collaboration, learning and trust are key pieces of the culture? Consider joining us!

ABOUT DUNSKY

Dunsky supports leading organizations across North America in accelerating the transition to a clean-energy future. Through our work in energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy, climate planning, and net-zero strategies, we help clients develop practical, evidence-based solutions to today's most pressing energy and climate challenges. Our business development team plays a critical role in expanding that impact by helping secure the projects and partnerships that advance the clean energy transition.

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive Proposal & Business Development Specialist to support the firm's growth and impact. Reporting to the Senior Business Development Manager, this role will play a critical part in identifying Requests for Proposals (RFPs), coordinating proposal development activities, maintaining business development systems and content libraries, and helping produce compelling, high-quality proposals.

This position is ideal for a strong writer who is passionate about contributing to the fight against climate change and enjoys collaborating with technical experts to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Proposal Coordination & Development

• Support the Senior Business Development Manager in developing and refining proposal content for large and complex pursuits.

• Support Consultants in coordinating and drafting proposal content for smaller opportunities, including preparing templates, compliance matrices, qualifications, and other supporting materials.

• Submit proposal responses through online procurement portals and other submission platforms.

• Track proposal status and maintain accurate records throughout the proposal lifecycle.

Opportunity Identification & Business Development Support

• Coordinate the identification, intake, and tracking of relevant RFP and business development opportunities.

• Manage tools and systems used to monitor and share opportunities across the firm.

• Support the Business Development Committee through meeting coordination, documentation, and regular staff updates.

• Maintain accurate proposal and business development records in Salesforce and related systems.

Knowledge Management & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain and continuously improve Dunsky's proposal content library and qualifications database.

• Participate in internal proposal debriefs and lessons-learned sessions.

• Identify opportunities to improve proposal processes, tools, templates, workflows, and business development practices.

• Support the adoption and effective use of AI-enabled tools and other technologies that enhance proposal quality and efficiency.

• Support proposal/business development performance tracking and process improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Strong written communication and editing skills in English*, with the ability to produce polished, professional, and persuasive content.

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, business, environmental studies, public policy, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Three to five years of experience supporting proposal development, business development, marketing, communications, or related functions.

• Demonstrated ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and translate complex concepts into clear, compelling written materials.

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• General knowledge of clean energy, climate change, sustainability, environmental policy, or related sectors.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical experts and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Assets

• Experience coordinating or developing proposals within the clean energy, climate, sustainability, engineering, consulting, research, or professional services sectors.

• Understanding of public-sector procurement processes and competitive proposal development.

• Proficiency in French (written and spoken).

• Experience using Salesforce or other CRM platforms.

• Experience working with proposal management tools and online procurement portals.

• Familiarity with AI-enabled business development, research, or proposal development tools.

*This position will involve constant and ongoing communication with employees, potential clients, and suppliers from across Canada and the US, including with individuals who may speak exclusively in English or (to a lesser degree) in French.

WHY DUNSKY

VALUES: Join a company that aligns with your values: As a mission-driven and certified B Corp company, pretty much everything we do – and thus everything you contribute to – is focused on winning the climate race for our planet and future generations.

CULTURE: Work within a dynamic and welcoming team: We attract people with four intrinsic qualities: they are Kind, Collaborative, Curious and Mission-driven. They work well together, play well together, and form a true team. We try to foster a culture of collaboration because we believe that how we work together is as important as the work we do.

GROWTH: Gain experience across all facets of business development - from proposal management and persuasive writing to project coordination and process improvement - while building your knowledge of the clean energy sector and contributing to the transition to a more sustainable energy future.

ADVANTAGES

• Compensation: We offer competitive salaries as well as a range of benefits, such as: flexible hours, group insurance (health and dental), contribution to a pension plan, discounts on public transit passes, great snacks (!) and more.

• Development: We are also committed to providing our team with a healthy dose of professional development and learning opportunities. This includes dedicated time and budgets; a coaching program; a lunch and learn series; and a pervasive culture of knowledge sharing.

• Teammates: Probably the greatest advantage with us: our team. You will have the opportunity to work alongside people who are as brilliant as they are kind, and who truly care about each other’s well-being and about the planet we share.

LOCATION

We are open to candidates based in Montreal, Toronto, or Vancouver. You will have the option of working from the office full-time or in a hybrid mode, i.e. a mix of working from the office and from home that balances a flexible schedule with the opportunity to work in person with your colleagues.

Our offices in Montreal are in a modern and bright space located in the hyper-green, LEED Platinum Maison du développement durable, minutes from downtown metro stations and overlooking the new Esplanade Tranquille. In Toronto, our offices are located in the central and vibrant neighbourhood of Liberty Village, close to TTC and Go Train stations. Based on the 11th floor of a LEED-certified building, our office offers great city views and lots of natural light. And, in Vancouver, we have workspaces at The Hive, a centrally located coworking space for impact-driven organizations, where we are surrounded by an inspiring community.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

If you are interested in this position, we invite you to complete our application form and attach your CV and a cover letter. In your cover letter, please include the answer to this question:

• In your opinion, what makes one proposal or business document more persuasive than another, even when both contain the same technical information?

If available, please also submit one or more writing samples to demonstrate your clear, persuasive writing style.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

• a phone screening

• an interview with the Advisor, Talent and Culture and the Senior Manager, Business Development

• a short test to assess writing and communication skills

• a second interview with the Senior Manager, Business Development and Partner, Operations Lead

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request those accommodations, you can contact us via Isartaor View phone number on isarta.com.

We respect your privacy therefore applications and expressions of interest are considered strictly confidential unless candidates say otherwise.