Marketing & Proposal Specialist (1-year contract)

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 practice of architects, interior designers, urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, landscape architects and sustainability experts who design for community wellbeing and urban vibrancy. We are a fun-loving bunch of big thinkers and city-shapers, 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 one of Canada's Greenest Employers, committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world.

We are seeking a dynamic and proactive individual who can craft client-focused narratives to support DIALOG’s distinctiveness in the competitive world of proposals. In this role you'll be part of a cohesive marketing team that collaborates with all levels within the company. Our ideal candidate possesses a keen sense of strategy, an eye for design, strong writing and editing skills, and a passion for creating intriguing and persuasive proposals. As a trusted member of the team, you will leverage your excellent time management and communication abilities to thrive in this deadline-driven environment. If you're a dynamic storyteller ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply.

This position is a 1-year contract with the opportunity to expand into a permanent position.

How you'll make a difference

• Conduct opportunity searches and support tracking in CRM platform
• Work with small and large teams, including internal partners and external sub-consultants, to lead pursuit strategy and develop successful proposals, while maintaining a high standard and driving accountability.
• Write engaging non-technical portions of the proposal and ensure writing communicates the DIALOG Why. Engage with project team members to ensure content is cohesive and highlights our unique value propositions.
• Review and edit content to ensure responsiveness, accuracy, and emphasis on compelling visual layout and written narrative.
• Create, and update marketing content, project descriptions, resumes, photography
• Support the development of marketing materials (brochures, presentations, award submissions)

Who you are

• A strategic thinker who realizes ideas.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines.
• Confident and poised with strong interpersonal skills, able to deliver in a high-performance environment with multiple projects, stakeholders and deadlines. Including working closely with senior leaders.
• A creative and innovative thinker with a keen eye for design and layout.
• Passionate about architecture, city building and/or design.

Qualifications and experience

• University degree or equivalent diploma in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of related experience in the AEC industry.
• Experience in proposal writing, or other written editorial disciplines.
• Advanced communications skills with a demonstrated ability in partnership-building.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign.