{"id":68164,"date":"2026-07-14T16:20:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T20:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raic.org\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=68164"},"modified":"2026-07-14T16:20:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T20:20:47","slug":"communications-business-development-specialist","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/raic.org\/fr\/jobs\/communications-business-development-specialist\/","title":{"rendered":"Communications &amp; Business Development Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><b>The Opportunity<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">5468796 Architecture is looking for a talented Communications + Business Development Specialist to help shape how our work is understood, pursued, and celebrated. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys both strategic communication and creative storytelling. A significant part of the role is leading the development of proposals that help us pursue meaningful new work, while also creating award submissions, publications, digital content, and other communications that share our ideas and projects with broader audiences. You&#8217;ll work closely with partners, architects, and project teams to communicate the thinking behind our work\u2014from the first proposal through to national and international recognition. If you&#8217;re a strong writer with an eye for design, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are curious about architecture, cities, and culture, we&#8217;d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>What You\u2019ll Do<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Business Development &amp; Proposals (approximately 40\u201350%)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Lead the development of compelling EOIs, RFQs, and RFPs that combine strategic thinking, persuasive writing, and thoughtful graphic design.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Collaborate with partners and project teams to develop proposal narratives, qualifications, and supporting materials.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Coordinate submission schedules and manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a high standard of quality.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Storytelling &amp; Studio Profile (approximately 25%)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Prepare award submissions that communicate the significance and impact of our work.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Write and edit project features, media content, submissions for publications and liaising with our external communications firm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Help tell the stories behind our projects in ways that are engaging, thoughtful, and accessible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Digital Communications (approximately 10%)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Manage and update our website with new projects, news, speaking engagements and studio initiatives.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Develop and implement social media content that reflects our values, projects, and culture.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Explore opportunities to expand our digital presence through emerging platforms and content strategies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Studio Communications &amp; Strategic Initiatives<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Contribute to the development and implementation of annual communications and marketing plans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Maintain consistency across the studio&#8217;s visual identity and communications.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Support business development initiatives alongside partners and senior staff.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Assist with grant writing and funding applications for client projects and studio initiatives.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Coordinate studio communications, displays, events, and communications calendars.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Like everyone in our studio, occasionally pitch in with shared office responsibilities\u2014from answering the phone to helping keep our workspace welcoming and organized.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>A Typical Week Might Include<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">One week you might be collaborating with architects to prepare a proposal for an<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">exciting new civic project. The next, you could be refining an award submission,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">interviewing a project team for a publication feature, planning social media<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">content around a recently completed building, updating the website, or helping<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">organize a studio event. Some weeks are deadline-driven\u2014particularly around<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">proposal submissions\u2014while others provide more space for creative storytelling<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">and longer-term communications initiatives.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>What We\u2019re Looking For<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">We&#8217;re looking for someone who enjoys balancing creativity with organization and is excited by the opportunity to communicate great design.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">You&#8217;ll likely bring:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 A degree or diploma in Communications, Marketing, Environmental Design, Architecture, Graphic Design, or a related field\u2014or equivalent professional experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 A strong eye for typography, layout, and visual communication.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Experience designing documents in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Comfort working in Mac-based environments and familiarity with AI tools that support writing, design, and productivity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Bonus Qualifications Include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Experience writing grants or funding applications.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Photography and\/or photo editing skills.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Experience working within architecture, design, engineering or other professional services environments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>What Success Looks Like<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Success in this role means helping us win meaningful new work, sharing the stories behind our projects, strengthening our public profile, and ensuring every communication reflects the quality, creativity, and thoughtfulness of our practice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>What We Offer<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 The opportunity to help shape the voice and public profile of one of Canada&#8217;s leading architecture practices.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 A collaborative studio where ideas are welcomed from everyone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Direct collaboration with partners and project teams across a wide range of projects.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to grow your role over time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Competitive compensation based on your skills and experience, reviewed annually.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Comprehensive health and dental benefits.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Profit Sharing Incentive Plan (following the probationary period).<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Gift (donation) matching program.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 Additional milestone benefits.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u2022 A vibrant, open studio in the heart of downtown Winnipeg, surrounded by a passionate, supportive, and creative team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>About Us<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">5468796 Architecture is an internationally recognized Winnipeg-based practice known for thoughtful, innovative design. Over the past two decades, our work has explored housing in all its forms, urban design, public space, and the social impact of architecture. Our projects have received regional, national, and international recognition and have been featured in more than 300 books and publications.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>5468796 Architecture is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will <\/i><i>receive consideration for employment. If you qualify for this position, we encourage <\/i><i>you to apply by submitting a cover letter, portfolio and resume to <\/i><i>employment@5468796.ca.\u00a0 Note: only those selected for an interview will be contacted.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"job_type":[108],"job_location":[118],"class_list":["post-68164","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job_type-full-time","job_location-manitoba"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/raic.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing\/68164","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/raic.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/raic.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/raic.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing\/68164\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68167,"href":"https:\/\/raic.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing\/68164\/revisions\/68167"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/raic.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68164"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/raic.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_type?post=68164"},{"taxonomy":"job_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/raic.org\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_location?post=68164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}