About the Role
TELUS Health is seeking a Proposal Writer to lead end‐to‐end proposal development for RFPs, RFXs and other solicitations. The role supports the business growth efforts by creating persuasive, compliant, and strategically aligned proposals that showcase TELUS Health's capabilities.
Responsibilities
* Lead the end‐to‐end proposal development process—from receipt of the RFP/RFX through final submission via email, web portal, or hard copy.
* Develop high‐quality persuasive proposals, ensuring alignment with client needs and TELUS Health capabilities.
* Create proposal outlines, compliance matrices, templates, and identify boilerplate content and core qualification materials (resumes, biographies, project qualifications, certifications, references).
* Write bespoke answers to customer questions, weaving in win themes and ensuring content is clear, accessible, and compelling.
* Manage daily proposal activities—tracking data calls, reviewing submissions, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring drafts to meet submission deadlines.
* Facilitate proposal review meetings (pink, red, gold), incorporating stakeholder feedback and ensuring compliance with RFX and WPO standards.
* Collaborate with SAM leads, SMEs, and corporate functions (Legal, Finance, HR, Marketing) to gather input, refine content, and develop win strategies.
* Conduct proposal close‐out activities, lead debrief meetings, gather client feedback, and contribute lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field—or 3+ years of equivalent professional experience.
* Minimum of 2 years of proposal writing experience with a proven track record of managing multiple proposals simultaneously.
* Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross‐functional subject matter experts and corporate stakeholders to develop technical and management content.
* Excellent writing and editing skills—producing clear, concise, and persuasive content with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with an understanding of document design and marketing principles.
* Strong project management skills—establishing priorities, setting target dates, and keeping complex, multi‐stakeholder processes on track.
* Solutions‐oriented mindset that thrives in fast‐paced, high‐pressure environments with strong analytical and problem‐solving capabilities.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills—working effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team, grounded in integrity and dependability.
Preferred Skills
* Proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, or French.
* Experience with proposal management software or CRM tools.
* Background in healthcare, benefits, or technology sectors.
* Familiarity with APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals) methodologies.
* Graphic design or data visualization skills.
* Experience leading formal colour review processes.
TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.
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