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Speer Technologies is a dynamic technology hub based in Toronto, partnered with some of the largest technology incubators in the Greater Toronto Area. We are a team of passionate innovators and open-minded thinkers, dedicated to building groundbreaking technologies. Our products are on the path to receiving FDA and ADA approvals or provisional patents, with partnerships spanning Italy, Germany, California, and France.\nAs a startup, we thrive on creativity, collaboration, and the drive to push boundaries. Our fast-paced environment offers exposure to a wide range of industries, technologies, and work environments, ensuring a rich learning experience. We provide ample opportunities for personal and professional growth, all while fostering an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.\nYou can read more about us on our website.\n Position Overview\nSpeer Technologies is seeking a technically skilled RFP & Technical Proposal Writer with a strong software engineering background to support our growing proposal and business development function. This is a high-impact, fully remote role open to candidates across Canada, with in-office options available for those in or near Toronto to participate in team meetings and collaborative sessions.\nYou'll work closely with our RFP and business development team, as well as our cross-functional engineering teams, to translate complex technical concepts, software solutions, and product capabilities into clear, accurate, and compelling content for RFP submissions. This role is ideal for someone who can bridge the gap between engineering and business development, bringing technical credibility and depth to proposals while helping strengthen our response strategy across a target volume of six to twelve RFPs per month.\nKey Responsibilities\nTechnical Input & Content Development: Translate engineering concepts, product capabilities, and technical specifications into clear, accurate written content for RFP responses and proposals.\nCross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Director of Product and internal engineering resources to gather, interpret, and structure technical information for use across submissions.\nProposal Support: Provide dedicated technical writing support across concurrent RFP submissions, ensuring engineering content is accurate, well-articulated, and tailored to each opportunity's requirements.\nContent & Knowledge Management: Maintain and build a library of reusable technical content, including product descriptions, capability summaries, and engineering narratives, to streamline the proposal process.\nCompliance & Accuracy: Ensure all technical content meets submission requirements and accurately reflects Speer's capabilities, products, and differentiators.\nProcess Improvement: Identify opportunities to make the technical input process more efficient and scalable, reducing the burden on product and engineering leadership over time.\nQualifications\nEngineering background with a transition into technical writing, bringing the ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex technical concepts with clarity.\nPrevious experience contributing to RFP responses, proposals, or technical documentation in a professional setting.\nStrong writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and detail level to suit different audiences and submission requirements.\nComfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where priorities can shift and deadlines are firm.\nProactive and self-directed, with the ability to take ownership of deliverables and work independently without close supervision.\nStrong collaborator who can gather information effectively from subject matter experts and translate it into polished written content.\nSolid organizational skills with the ability to manage input across multiple concurrent proposals without losing accuracy or quality.\nNice to Haves\nFamiliarity with Canadian or international government procurement processes, grant programs, or funding landscapes relevant to health tech, AI, or deep tech.\nHands-on engineering or product experience, particularly in software, hardware, or emerging technology fields.\nExperience working in or alongside a proposal or business development team.\nFluency in French is an asset (but not required).\nCompensation\nFull-time role preferred, with part-time arrangements considered for the right candidate.\nFully remote, open to candidates across Canada. In-office options available for those in or near Toronto.\nCompensation ranges from $55,000 to $80,000 per year, commensurate with experience and engagement type.\nComprehensive benefits package, including dental care, vision care, paid time off, and a wellness program.\nWhy Speer Technologies?\nGrowth Opportunities: Grow with the company and take on new responsibilities as we expand.\nDynamic Environment: Our fast-paced startup environment ensures no two days are the same.\nInnovation: Be part of a team pushing the boundaries of technology and making a real impact.\nInclusive Workplace: We are committed to creating an environment where all employees can thrive.\nDoes this position resonate with you?\nJoin us in shaping the future of technology and innovation: apply today!\nSpeer Technologies does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select candidates during the recruitment process. AI tools may be used during interviews for note-taking purposes only. 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