KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and be the main point of contact for the marketing functions in BC
• Assist with the development and implementation of regional strategic plan
• Produce marketing documents and materials, including preparation of letters of introduction, qualification documents, brochures, advertisements and mail outs
• Produce communications material, including advertising campaigns, award submissions, internal news articles and corporate website content
• Oversee project data sheets and resumes
• Maintain the CRM system and prepare relevant reports and analysis
• Organize trade shows and conferences, including budgets, attendance, speaking roles, sponsorships, displays and graphic material
• Liaise with WSP Corporate Communications department to ensure communication standards are being followed
• Drive consistency and process in all marketing related activities across BC offices
• Assist in the continual improvement of WSP corporate marketing and business development systems, processes, standards and best practices
• Oversee bid databases (BC Bid, MERX, Biddingo) and leads established by division managers and obtaining proposal information for circulation and distribution
• Assist in preparing "Go-No Go" evaluations, including research of proposals
• Assess manpower and delegate accordingly
• Manage the coordination and production of proposals including overall layout, organization of documents, creation of drafts and general information, preparation of letters of introduction, coordinating text from various team members, as well as the design, graphics, data entry, production and final deliver of proposals
• Liaise with proposal manager to assemble all materials required including contacting prime or sub consultants, obtaining relevant information for proposals
• Coordinate proposal de-briefings, report and document results

Qualifications

• University Marketing Diploma/degree or from a recognized post-secondary institution
• 3-5 years' experience in a Marketing/Business Development role
• Previous experience working in an engineering and/or architectural consulting environment is an asset
• Intermediate computer skills - MS Office Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat
• Strong graphic design and desktop publication expertise
• Solid business acumen, management, analytical, and problem solving aptitude
• Position requires a self-motivated, visionary who is creative with strong technical and organizational skills
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to represent WSP at internal and external business related functions

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity.
Only the candidates selected will be contacted.