Marketing and Proposal Specialist

Join a Team Making Waves in Water Resource Solutions

At NHC, we’re driven by a passion for solving complex challenges in inland and coastal water environments. From protecting communities from flood risks to restoring aquatic ecosystems, our team is committed to creating process-based, innovative solutions that leave a lasting impact.

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for a Marketing and Proposal Specialist to support our collaborative corporate marketing team. This is a dynamic, hands-on role supporting proposal development, marketing initiatives, and strategic communication across our offices in North America.

You’re a great fit if you are:

• Detail-oriented and organized with a creative mindset
• A proactive self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• A clear communicator with solid writing, editing, and problem-solving skills
• Team-oriented, reliable, and driven by integrity and respect
• Energized by variety, collaboration, and opportunities to grow

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our team, you’ll help lead the end-to-end development of winning proposals and contribute to internal and external marketing efforts. Your work will support NHC’s visibility, business development, and brand growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitor bid opportunities and manage proposal planning and coordination (RFPs, RFQs, SOQs)
• Execute NHC’s 8-step proposal process and ensure timely, compliant submissions
• Design and produce high-quality proposal materials using Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office
• Maintain and update CRM opportunity records, resumes, and project descriptions
• Collaborate on interview presentations and debriefs to support continuous improvement
• Create marketing collateral, brochures, award submissions, and internal/external videos
• Contribute to NHC’s digital presence, including website and intranet content
• Support social media planning and content development
• Coordinate business development events and conference materials
• Facilitate and drive NHC’s key account management

What You Bring

• Diploma or degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–5 years of relevant proposal and marketing experience, preferably in engineering, environmental, architecture, or construction industries
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively, manage time effectively, and follow structured processes across multiple stakeholders and deadlines
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Why Work at NHC?

We’re different and we like it that way. NHC is a 100% employee-owned company with minimal hierarchy and a strong culture of collaboration, innovation, and independence. In our corporate marketing department, you’ll have a clear path for career development whether you want to specialize in proposal strategy, pursue corporate communications, or explore technical marketing across our diverse service areas. We offer:

• Competitive salary and potential for annual merit-based bonuses
• Core benefits with a generous flexible spending account
• Lifestyle spending account to support active lifestyle
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Maternity and parental top-up pay
• Flexible, respectful, and engaging work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth (e.g., memberships, training, certifications)
• Occasional travel and collaboration with offices across North America
• A chance to make a real impact on meaningful, water-focused projects

Apply Today!

If you’re ready to bring your creativity, drive, and marketing expertise to a purpose-driven team, we want to hear from you.

Salary: $65,000 – $100,000 (starting salary will depend on knowledge, skills, and experience, full-time).

If you have the necessary qualifications and are interested in joining our team, please send us your resume and a cover letter. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. You must be legally eligible to work in the US.

Benefits (effective upon date of hire):

• Full healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible spending account, Health Savings account, or Health Reimbursement account
• Employer-provided benefit allowance
• Wellness incentives
• Voluntary supplemental insurance
• Family-friendly benefits and work/life balance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Professional development opportunities
• Free snacks and beverages
• Free Costco membership

NHC’s success has always depended on our creative and productive employees. We celebrate and welcome a diverse community of employees and foster their professional development and well-being. NHC is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

About NHC

NHC was founded in 1972 by individuals with a specialized technical background and unique focus. As we continue to grow and evolve, we remain committed to the independent culture that has shaped our consulting practice over the past 50 years.

Today, we offer more than 290 dedicated employees based out of 17 offices in Canada, the US, Asia, and South America. Our physical hydraulic modeling operations are the largest in western North America and remain instrumental in our ability to test and refine location-specific approaches to every solution we design.