Manager, Proposals, Canada East, Transportation & Infrastructure
Posted A month ago
Job Description
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
Innovate and Lead - In this role, you'll be at the forefront of proposal strategy and delivery, collaborating on transformative projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. If you're looking for a challenge that offers both career growth and the chance to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you.
As Manager, Proposals, you will lead a dynamic team in eastern Canada, reporting to the National Proposal Director. You'll coach and mentor Proposal Coordinators, set goals, and inspire excellence while ensuring high-quality, timely submissions for transportation and infrastructure pursuits. This is your chance to shape winning strategies and contribute to projects that define communities.
Your Impact
- Lead and manage the workflow of a team of 5-10 employees, fostering collaboration and a positive culture.
- Drive proposal response efforts, acting as the central point of communication and ensuring compliance with RFP requirements.
- Develop proposal outlines, coordinate contributions, and perform quality control for final submissions.
- Collaborate nationally with proposal coordinators, graphic designers, technical experts, and legal professionals to deliver winning bids.
- Conduct post-proposal evaluations and client debriefs to continuously improve processes.
- Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members, building a strong and capable team.
- Champion process improvements and innovative approaches to enhance proposal delivery.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- Extensive experience in proposal development within engineering consulting or professional services.
- Proven ability to manage and coach direct reports, providing guidance and performance feedback.
- Skilled in writing and editing proposal content, including executive summaries and technical sections.
- APMP Bid/Proposal Foundation Certification (or higher) is an asset.
- Proficiency in MS Office; Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop); and SharePoint Online.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment with flexibility for occasional overtime.
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 & NU: $122,900 - $162,800
MB & ON: $112,100 - $154,400
Atlantic Provinces & QC: $111,000 - $147,400
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.
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP:
- We value our people and our reputation
- We are locally dedicated with international scale
- We are future focused and challenge the status quo
- We foster collaboration in everything we do
- We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
Please Note:
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.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.
About WSP Canada
Industry
EngineeringCompany Size
5001-10,000 employees
Application closing date is 2026-01-25
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