Purpose of Job
Summary of Position
The Pursuit Specialist supports strategic business development efforts across the region by developing high-impact proposals and communications that highlight the firm’s technical expertise, experience, and creative approach. The role works closely with technical project managers, pursuit teams, and business development leadership to shape compelling pursuit strategies and materials that clearly articulate organizational strengths and differentiate the firm in competitive markets, while maintaining alignment with brand standards and positioning.
This role plays a key part in advancing our reputation, supporting client development initiatives, and strengthening our presence across priority markets and sectors.
Key Responsibilities
• Support proposal writing, coordination, strategy, and development efforts for a wide range of services and business sectors.
• Prepare thoughtful, engaging, and visually compelling proposals, qualifications, and promotional materials.
• Collaborate closely with technical staff and leadership to translate complex technical information into clear, persuasive messaging.
• Coordinate with business development leaders to support strategic pursuit planning and competitive positioning.
• Participate in client development and account management efforts, including positioning and pursuit planning.
• Support storytelling initiatives that elevate brand reputation, spotlight thought leaders and align with key accounts and market trends.
• Maintain and update internal systems related to people, project experience, and pursuit information.
• Ensure all materials are consistent with brand standards, quality expectations, and deadlines.
Capabilities & Credentials
• Experience assisting with the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), including coordinating inputs, formatting, editing, and quality control.
• Exposure to collaborating with technical professionals to gather project information and translate technical content into clear, client-focused messaging.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong design sensibility with an eye for compelling digital and print layouts.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign; experience with web-based platforms is an asset.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a regional, geographically dispersed team.
• Comfortable working with a wide range of personality styles and management levels.
• Confident communicating with individuals across all levels of the organization.
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum two years of experience supporting proposal or business development efforts. AEC industry experience preferred.
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. The Stantec community unites approximately 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum two years experience supporting proposal or business development efforts
- Experience assisting with Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs): coordinating inputs, formatting, editing, quality control
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign
- Experience collaborating with technical professionals to translate technical content into client-focused messaging
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities to deadlines
- Strong design sensibility for compelling digital and print layouts
- Experience with web-based platforms
- AEC industry experience
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with a geographically dispersed team
What We Do
We're active members of the communities we serve. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 350 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy and resource, environmental, and infrastructure projects to life. Our work—engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics, from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning—begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Our local strength, knowledge, and relationships, coupled with our world-class expertise, have allowed us to go anywhere to meet our clients' needs in more creative and personalized ways. With a long-term commitment to the people and places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
