Marketing & Proposal Specialist

Here at DIALOG, we are passionate about design and believe it can and should meaningfully improve the wellbeing of our communities and the environment we all share.

We are a multi-disciplinary collaborative of architects, interior designers, urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, and landscape architects who design for community wellbeing and urban vibrancy. We are a fun-loving bunch of big thinkers and do-gooders, who are collaborative in our approach, diverse in our perspectives, aspirational in our pursuits, and optimistic about what’s next. We’re always looking for passionate people who share our values and care as much about our communities as we do. We're proud to be a Certified B Corporation and 2024 Best of Practice Award Winner, committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world.

Explore our studios and join us!

How you'll make a difference:

• Develop and produce marketing and communications collateral including award submissions, portfolios, books, presentations, public relations materials and case studies.
• Work closely with the marketing team to develop and deliver broader practice-wide initiatives and campaigns.
• Coordinate with the digital team on website and social media updates.
• Develop improved processes, systems and templates for the full pipeline, working closely with the marketing leadership.
• Champion development and delivery of major proposals and business development materials.
• Work with marketing and practitioners to deliver successful proposals from research and kick-off to interview and close-out.
• Perform detailed analysis of RFP/RFQ documents and develop compelling narratives that demonstrate the value proposition.
• Write non-technical portions of the proposal (cover letters, executive summaries, project descriptions, team qualifications, win themes).
• Review and edit content to ensure responsiveness, accuracy, and emphasis on compelling visual and written narrative.
• Perform closeout activities ensuring lessons learned and debriefing process is initiated.
• Contribute to and maintain databases and files.

Who you are:

• A strategic thinker who realizes ideas.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail, with a proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities efficiently and effectively.
• Confident and poised with strong interpersonal skills, passionate about quality and able to deliver in a high-performance environment, with multiple projects, stakeholders and deadlines.
• Passionate about architecture, city building and design.
• You have a get-it-done attitude and spirited willingness to tackle the changes and new challenges that come our way
• University degree and minimum three (3) years of related experience. AEC industry experience is an asset.
• Advanced communications skills with a demonstrated ability in partnership-building.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.

Please submit a cover letter, resume and portfolio to express your interest in this opportunity. 

At DIALOG, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the world. We encourage you to apply!

Perks & Benefits

Parental leave top-up programs for all parents upon the birth or adoption of a child, RRSP matching, competitive medical and dental benefits coverage upon the first day of employment, discounted memberships, encouraged work/life balance with gifted time off during the holiday season and Vacation Buy-Up program, and reimbursement for professional memberships and dues are just a few of the benefits that DIALOGers enjoy.

Professional Development

DIALOG offers continued professional growth through leadership development opportunities specifically designed for our collaborative culture. Among others, some of our programs include: CoachDIALOG which equips our coaches with essential communication and feedback strategies for building great teams; Integrateducation™ supports DIALOGers in accredited continuing education opportunities; technical skills development via e-learning pathways; and financial support for relevant external learning opportunities. 

Equal Opportunity

DIALOG celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all, free of discrimination and harassment. Employment-related decisions are made without regard to sex, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and race. In accordance with DIALOG’s Accommodation Policy, accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request for candidates throughout the selection process.