Bilingual Proposal Manager

Join Akkodis Canada in Ottawa, Ontario, where we're seeking a Bilingual Proposal Manager (English & French) to collaborate with our team in responding to bilingual proposals and developing exciting business opportunities. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Proposal and Corporate Knowledge Centre, you'll play a pivotal role in driving our growth and success.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Akkodis Canada, a key division of The Adecco Group, stands at the forefront of the IT staffing industry, connecting top-tier talent with leading companies globally. As part of The Adecco Group, a Fortune Global 500 company that prioritizes inclusivity, fairness, and teamwork, creating shared value and fostering innovation. Akkodis specializes in facilitating exceptional connections within the ever-evolving technological landscape, offering unparalleled opportunities for both clients and candidates.

BENEFITS AND CULTURE

At Akkodis, we believe in nurturing both personal and professional growth. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive health and dental plans, flexible working arrangements, and rewarding recognition programs. Additionally, our vibrant culture and global network provide ample opportunities for collaboration, career advancement, and personal development.

In our pursuit of excellence, we seek ambitious individuals with a competitive team spirit and a proven track record in sales-driven environments to join our dynamic team. At Akkodis, you'll have the opportunity to connect the brightest IT professionals with forward-thinking businesses, collaborate with a global network of specialists, and explore avenues for personal and professional growth.

Moreover, we recognize the importance of maintaining a rewarding work/life balance. Hence, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive New Hire Training Program
• Competitive Group Health and Dental Insurance Plan
• Exclusive Access to an Employee Discount Perk Program
• Competitive and lucrative Commission & Bonus Plans
• Ample paid time off
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Discounted Gym Membership rate
• Rewarding Recognition Programs, Referral Incentive Bonuses and Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Sales challenges and contests
• Yearly incentive trips for top-performing recruiters and sales professionals
• Theme days and holiday celebrations
• Local and global volunteer community programs that give back
• All offices are centrally located and easily accessible by public transit

BILINGUAL PROPOSAL MANAGER – ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review solicitation documents in both English and French to identify key requirements, risks, and challenges.
• Plan and manage the development and timely submission of compliant, high-quality proposals in both official languages.
• Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate proposal writing, editing, and formatting.
• Track and communicate changes to solicitation documents and ensure alignment across the proposal team.
• Create and manage proposal schedules, assign tasks, and monitor progress to meet deadlines.
• Write and revise proposal content in English and French to meet solicitation requirements.
• Review and improve proposal materials, including resumes and qualification grids, to ensure clarity and compliance.
• Maintain version control and conduct final quality checks before submission.
• Assemble and submit proposals electronically or physically, as required.
• Conduct post-submission activities such as updating tracking systems and archiving reusable content.
• Respond to inquiries and seek clarification from contracting authorities when needed.
• Support proposal strategy by contributing to bid/no-bid decisions and advising on qualifications.
• Maintain and update corporate proposal content and templates.
• Monitor bilingual tender platforms (e.g., CanadaBuys, SEAO, MERX®, Ariba) for relevant opportunities.
• Work on Bid Assessment and provides input into the Bid/No-bid decisions, offering advice from a corporate qualifications perspective as needed.
• Analyzes Government of Canada (GC) client/industry demand and reports issues and potential solutions regarding the IT/IM Skills Gap relative to the industry.
• Act as a dependable team player by providing reliable backup support for all proposal coordination activities whenever required.

If you're passionate about driving growth and innovation in the IT staffing industry and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you. Join us at Akkodis and become part of a global leader in IT staffing and services, where your contributions make a meaningful impact. Discover a career, not just a job, and become part of a proud community dedicated to excellence.

JOIN US

Join Akkodis and embark on a journey of growth, innovation, and purpose. Be part of a global leader in IT staffing and services, where your contributions make a meaningful impact. Discover a career, not just a job, and become part of a proud community dedicated to excellence.

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this Bilingual Proposal Manager position is to prepare responses to formal solicitations for multiple Akkodis office locations across Canada. This includes planning, coordinating, developing, tracking progress, guiding proposal team members, reviewing proposal content for consistency and quality and physically preparing all proposal documents to result in the submission of winning proposals.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-secondary education (college or university) combined with 1–2 years of experience in office administration, writing/editing, or a similar role;
• 2–5 years of experience responding to Canadian Federal and/or Provincial Government solicitations, including working with teams on formal tenders, coordinating schedules, and managing deadlines;
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French is required;
• Experience in technical writing, freelance writing, or editing for Request for Proposals (RFPs), or account management with an RFP component is considered an asset;
• Ability to assess solicitation documents and review proposal submissions to ensure compliance, integrity, and quality;
• Familiarity with SEAO, CanadaBuys, Ariba, MERX®, and other tender platforms used for releasing business opportunities is considered an asset;
• Knowledge of Federal/Provincial Government procurement processes is an asset;
• Understanding of business processes and practices, with the ability to follow established procedures and contribute to continuous improvement in proposal development.

SKILLS & OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and French;
• Strong team player attitude with the ability to give and take direction effectively;
• Proficiency in Office 365, including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook;
• Familiarity with AI tools and technologies;
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously;
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate deadlines as needed;
• Capacity to work well under pressure and maintain professionalism;
• Willingness to give and receive feedback in a collaborative and bilingual environment;
• Ability to prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks/projects effectively; and
• Strong interpersonal skills with the capability to build and maintain strong working relationships both externally (with candidates and clients) and internally (with managers and colleagues) in both official languages.

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 30,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally.

You’ll have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways to achieve total balance between the demands of their jobs and their lives. That’s why we give you the autonomy and support you need to work in the way that makes you most productive, agile, confident and insightful.

Putting people first, pioneering with a collective spirit and always advancing with a growth mindset - that’s what we stand for at the Adecco Group. Here, we are all individuals with a unique perspective on the world we live in. That’s what makes us stronger. Whoever you are and whatever your background, you can be yourself. So, we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you. We offer a range of world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while sharing skills, knowledge and expertise to grow together.

Do you want to make an impact where it matters most? Apply NOW!

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be at your best. As a global, multi-brand organisation with many different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

Posting date: 30-09-2025