Proposal Specialist

• You have 3+ years of proposal, marketing, communication, business writing, sales experience, preferably within a professional services firm
• You have superior English and French writing skills: ability to communicate clearly, persuasively and effectively in the current business environment (no marketing-speak/jargon)
• You have exceptional attention to detail, research, editing and proofreading skills
• You are proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• You bring outstanding interpersonal skills: demonstrated ability to interact and collaborate with individuals at all levels within the organization with tact and diplomacy
• You bring business acumen: marketing, business development, selling, communication, planning skills, strategic thinker
• You demonstrate emotional intelligence, change agency and coaching skills
• You have excellent time and project management skills: ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment
• You work well both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• You take a can-do, hands-on approach and have a positive attitude
• You are flexible as position, workload and expectations shift
• You can work overtime when required

Mentorship and Support

Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 annually

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At the heart of our commitment to being a first-mover on important issues, McMillan believes that equity, diversity and inclusion are catalysts for success.

By embracing our differences, we create an inclusive culture that enriches our collective knowledge, broadens our perspectives, and propels us forward.

We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work, knowing it is through our individual experiences that we can all come together to truly make a positive impact in our firm, for our clients, within our communities, and beyond.

At McMillan, we know we will achieve the most success by attracting and retaining the best talent, and by representing and supporting communities from which we draw our members, the communities in which we live and work and the communities to which we provide legal services.

We are a law firm that prides itself in sustained quality and excellence in service while fostering a positive and collegial work environment which nurtures mentoring inspires enthusiasm and professional excellence.

We commit to putting our best efforts forward in achieving our goals, and the goals of our clients.

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McMillan LLP is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity.

We respect and embrace the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of individuals at all levels of the firm.

At McMillan, we embrace innovation and make strategic and thoughtful use of technology, including artificial intelligence (AI).

However, our recruitment process remains deeply human-centric.

We do not use AI to screen resumes or select candidates.

Every application is carefully reviewed by a member of our recruitment team, and hiring decisions are made through collaborative evaluation and interviews.