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Senior Pursuit Specialist

Stantec

Toronto, Ontario

Senior Pursuit Specialist

Stantec

Toronto, Ontario
 
Salary: Information not available
 

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Your Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Pursuit Team Manager, PMCM, the Senior Pursuit Specialist collaborates with the Program & Construction Management (PMCM) leadership and pursuit teams to drive successful proposal, pursuit and marketing activities for must-win, strategic pursuits across the business line. The PMCM business line delivers project and program management, construction management, owners advisory, operational readiness, and related consulting services that help clients deliver complex capital projects. The role includes oversight, coordination, and delivery on all aspects of complex proposals involving multiple contributors, including working with technical teams to brainstorm strategy and messaging, create and execute pursuit-specific marketing campaigns, develop win plans, identify unique and applicable qualifications, develop content, undertake compliance assurance, and manage the schedule/deadlines/process.

The role also includes working with a larger Stantec team of Marketing, Business Development, Public Relations, and Communications professionals to build our brand awareness and identify market opportunities for top line growth.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, and direct all elements of complex RFP and pursuit efforts, including solicitation analysis, response planning, and schedule development.

  • Facilitate Go/No-Go discussions and lead win strategy development and reviews.

  • Lead proposal kickoff meetings, coordinate pursuit teams, and manage content development to ensure consistent strategic messaging and compliance.

  • Conduct progress reviews and manage proposal schedules, deliverables, and quality control.

  • Prepare final proposal review packages and incorporate team and leadership feedback into final submissions.

  • Coordinate and lead PMCM pursuit teams including internal and external resources (SMEs, project leaders, subconsultants) and driving compliance, quality control, and on-time delivery of all proposal components.

  • Develop high-impact proposals, presentations, and pursuit-related communications in alignment with brand standards.

  • Collaborate with portfolio leads and business development leadership to support corporate and regional goals for revenue growth, profitability, and market leadership.

  • Support client development and account management efforts, including opportunity tracking and positioning activities.

  • Partner with promotions and public relations teams to support thought leadership initiatives, award submissions, conference abstracts, and promotional activities.

  • Maintain and update internal systems related to opportunity tracking, people and project experience, and promotional activity.

  • Develop and maintain qualification materials such as project descriptions, experience matrices, resumes, capability statements, and other business development resources.

  • Leverage local and global internal networks to support marketing processes, pursuit strategies, and value propositions.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • Proven experience leading responses to complex and detailed Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple levels of the organization.

  • Highly detail-oriented and organized, with exceptional prioritization and time management skills.

  • Strong understanding of proposal strategy, compliance, and quality control processes.

  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and web-based collaboration and content management tools.

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with business operating unit and regional teams across multiple geographies.

  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments and managing multiple concurrent pursuits.

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

  • Minimum of five years of related experience in a pursuit role. AEC industry experience preferred.

Pay Range:

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC, GTA & Ottawa Ontario-$95,400.00 - $143,100.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Calgary
Organization: BC-1555 Transpt-CA Infrastructure Pursuits
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 08/04/2026 02:04:55
Req ID: 1005217

  

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

 

Jason Cain

Jason.Cain@stantec.com

 

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About Stantec

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

 We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. This allows us to assess what's needed and connect our expertise, to appreciate nuances and envision what's never been considered, to bring together diverse perspectives so we can collaborate toward a shared success.

At Stantec, we pride ourselves on our commitment to building communities. As an extension of that commitment, we believe that our nation is our community—and Veterans and their families are an important part of that community. We are committed to welcoming members of the Veteran’s and military communities into our workforce, and we are dedicated to growing our work for defense communities in Canada, the US, and abroad.

We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

We believe in the long-term success of military-connected individuals, and we hope you will join us in your next career move.