Proposal Writer

The same philosophy of personal attention that distinguishes Yorkville Education Company as a leading provider of post-secondary education makes us an exceptional place to work. We are a progressive and modern institution, responding to the needs of current and future students and implementing the best technology solutions to empower our work. We prioritize diversity, open doors to those often overlooked, welcome new Canadians, and provide pathways to successful careers. 

Yorkville Education Company (which manages both Yorkville University and the Toronto Film School) began with a simple idea in 2004: offer flexible, rigorous, and career-focused degrees on campus and online to people who are on a purposeful path. With campuses in Ontario, British Columbia and New Brunswick, we equip our graduates with the professional knowledge, skills and designations that employers value. 

Focused on providing a transformative, accessible and flexible higher education environment, our teams, from the President to the newest staff member, share a passion for learning, teaching, and growing as individuals and as teams. We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and genuinely kind work environment at our three campus locations.

If you want to shine a light on academic excellence, be empowered to make an impact on the transformation of the Canadian post-secondary education landscape, and work collaboratively beyond levels, join us. 

Our university is actively seeking a proposal writer. The successful candidate will have three years’ experience in proposal writing, preferably in a post-secondary setting. Reporting to the Associate Director, New Program Development, and collaborating with the Regulatory Affairs team, the Proposal Writer is responsible for preparation of all written materials associated with new program proposal government submissions. The Proposal Writer will work with stakeholders at every level of the University to ensure that new program submissions are high quality, follow best practices, and meet strict deadlines, all of which leads to the successful launch of new programs.

If you want to take on a role in an environment that makes a profound difference on the experience of students, we would love to talk to you.

• Support the New Program Development team with timely management and production of all Yorkville Education Company proposal requests.
• Write and edit the various new program proposal sections and other documentation related to the success of our program submissions.
• Work with the Program Development team and collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop strategies that ensure consistent, high-quality, proposals that meet the University standard.
• Develop, update, and maintain data for proposal packages, references, etc., for use in future proposal responses.
• Analyze and interpret market research reports for incorporation into proposals.

• Degree in English/Communications/Business/Marketing or other relevant programs.
• 2-3 years of professional work experience managing and developing technical corporate proposals or grant writing.
• Strong technical writing skills including copywriting, editing, grammar, style, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Flexible and open to changing priorities, multi-tasking simultaneously, and meeting deliverables within compressed time frames.
• Proactive and take initiative with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well versed with Microsoft 365 (specifically Word, and Teams) and Adobe Acrobat for document preparation.
• Experience in post-secondary education and development of program proposals is preferred.

We provide a transformative, accessible and flexible higher education environment, our team shares a passion for learning, teaching, and growing. We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and diverse work environment throughout our three campus locations.

• Health Benefits
• Dental Coverage
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Competitive Salary
• Fun, competitive, and challenging work environment
• Incentives and rewards
• Career growth
• Free Tuition for all Yorkville University Programs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

• An atmosphere that successfully blends an entrepreneurial culture with education. We value innovation and continuously look towards expanding our programming, working with the latest research, tools, and solutions. As a private school with government approval of our offerings, we have the opportunity to do more, stay current, and be future-forward.
• The chance to accelerate your career and disrupt education by responding to the needs you see and purposefully challenging the status quo. Everything we do here is about delighting and engaging our employees - and ultimately our students- from mentorship to teaching, from creative outlets to analytical ones.
• A place where all individuals feel welcomed in the academic and workplace environments and can bring their authentic selves to the educational and work spheres. We celebrate the full range of human diversity, and we acknowledge that equal access to opportunities and services may require the removal of barriers that equity-seeking communities experience in trying to obtain this access.
• The opportunity to grow with access to free courses, certifications, and programs - right up to our Doctorate offerings.
• An appreciation for the insights and skills you bring to work with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a wide breadth of wellness services, and a work-life balance.

We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for, express your interest now.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are a critical component of life at Yorkville Education Company and we are committed to making these values an integral part of our culture. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), people from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer, Questioning, Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual + (LGBTQ2SIA+) community, and other equity-seeking groups.

Yorkville University is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). If you require accommodation for disability, please notify our People Team at 1-866- 467-0661.