Coordinator, Proposal

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

BDO’s Strategic Pursuit Centre (SPC) provides pursuit management support and advisory services to the firm’s most strategic pursuits nationally. The SPC is responsible for managing the pursuit process across the country for both our public and private sector marketplace, spanning all BDO industries and services.

BDO’s National Sales Office (NSO) is seeking an Opportunity Mining and Inbox Management Coordinator to join our team of dedicated sales professionals. This candidate will ideally work out of BDO’s Ottawa, or Toronto office with the option to work remotely as per BDO policy.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Daily searches of Canadian public sector (federal and provincial) procurement portals and websites for opportunities relevant to BDO service offerings. These may include MERX, CanadaBuys, BCbids, Biddingo, Ariba, Bids & Tenders, etc.
• Dissemination of all BDO-relevant opportunities daily to a predetermined distribution list.
• Managing the distribution list (adding and removing recipients) and key word search lists.
• Downloading and tracking all actively pursued RFx to ensure timely dissemination of amendments, addenda, date extensions, etc. to BDO sales / pursuit team members.
• Tracking of Bid/No Bid decisions
• Scheduling “practice-runs” of proposal submissions with pursuit teams to ensure seamless submission via applicable portal or website.
• Submitting BDO proposals via procurement portals and websites and managing BDO’s e-submission calendar.
• Managing and keeping apprised of and maintaining public sector portals and websites, including any associated updates and / or subscription requirements.
• Managing the traffic of BDO’s central inbox dedicated to communications into and out of the firm specific to public sector proposals, sales activities, and procurement vehicle / contract-related information.
  

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development

Education And Professional Skills/Knowledge

• University degree
• Previous Opportunity Mining and Inbox management experience in a professional services firm
• Understanding of Canada’s public sector purchasing processes, portals, and websites
• Confidence coordinating team members and information.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Process improvement mindset focused on evolving ways of working and improving end-user experience.
• Bilingualism (French and English) an asset

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.

• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.

• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

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