CLIENT DESCRIPTION

Our client is a consulting firm specialized in business transformation, change management and continuous improvement. Their consultants support a clientele from the government sector with IT project management mandate, by implementing principles of Lean Six Sigma best practices in daily operations and enhancing productivity of the teams in place.

RESPONSIBILITIES

With the objective of maintaining its high-quality standards in terms of customer satisfaction, the firm is currently looking for a Business Development Coordinator. Working on tenders’ preparation with the Canadian federal government, the coordinator will analyze and strategically respond to inquiries and requests for proposals. This person will also:

  • Monitor all tender websites for opportunities aligned with company’s business lines
  • Review, prepare and submit RFI’s and RFP’S
  • Perform consultants resume adaptations
  • Assist with contract documentation processing, as well as updating them in the systems
  • Manage the CRM database and document correspondence
  • On an operational standpoint:
    • Provide day-to-day support to the Branch Manager
    • Act as an Alternate Company Security Officer (ACSO)
    • Assist the recruitment process and manage the applications system
    • Identify and communicate business development opportunities
    • Support prospecting initiatives and with booking client events
    • Contribute to performing market analysis
    • Help with administrative tasks: creating, translating, editing Word and Excel documents, as well as PowerPoint presentations
    • Preparation and coordination of Lean Six Sigma training courses

REQUIREMENTS

  • Good knowledge of Canadian federal government
  • Very competent and efficient at processing federal government security requirements
  • College diploma in a relevant discipline (or ideally a university degree)
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Active “Secret” Federal Security Clearance
  • Strong experience with writing proposals and gridding Federal government RFP responses
  • Experience as a CSO or ACSO
  • Strong client management experience
  • Strong Microsoft Office (O365) and SharePoint knowledge
  • Effective communication skills
  • Results oriented, proactive and motivated team player
  • Detail-oriented and working with a high degree of accuracy
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, as well as to meet and exceed targets and expectations

NICE TO HAVE

  • Knowledge and experience with provincial/municipal government, para-public, not-for-profit and private sectors.
  • Ability to provide basic O365 and SharePoint access training to onboarding employees
  • CRM, Timesheet systems and reporting tools knowledge (HubSpot and Upland PSA/Tenrox)
  • Knowledge and experience of lead generation techniques and prospection
  • Bilingual (7/10 in French)

Our client offers innovative employee development and training on Lean Six Sigma and best business practices, as well as a competitive compensation package and benefits, including group insurance. As an equal opportunity employer, they welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities as accommodations are available upon request.