Job Description

Architecture49 is a growing firm with promising career opportunities for talented people. Our offices, situated from coast to coast across Canada, house a diverse and accomplished group of architects, interior designers,


technologists, landscape architects, and support staff, and we are always looking for new people to enrich our team.


At A49, we foster friendly, open working environments where employees can thrive on congenial collaboration. We seek meaningful projects where we can build on our focused expertise and impact the communities in which we work. We strive to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues. We recognize the quality, motivation, and commitment of our employees and celebrate their achievements.


A49 is a national leader in the integrated design and delivery of some of Canada's most important buildings and environments. With over 400 employees and 11 offices from coast to coast across Canada, the firm boasts a history spanning over half a century of profoundly significant contributions to cities and communities. We are focused in six key areas of expertise: Science & Technology, Hospitality, Healthcare, Security & Defense, Sports & Entertainment and Transportation.


The Opportunity:


We are currently seeking a talented and enthusiastic Marketing Proposal Student for our Toronto office who will assist in realizing a number of important projects both in the public and private sector. The intimate size of our Toronto office will allow the coop student an unusual opportunity of exposure to all aspects of working in an architectural firm whilst having creative autonomy. As a Marketing Proposal Student, you will be a creative and innovative member of the firm's marketing team. Reporting to the GTA Marketing Lead, you will collaborate with technical, management and production staff to plan, develop and produce clear and compelling proposal submissions. You will use your strong attention to detail and organizational skills to distill complex submission requirements into a clear set of tasks and responsibilities. By contributing to and organizing collateral databases, you will consistently improve the efficiency of the wider proposal team.


A day in the life:


Supports the firm in developing timely, high-quality and competitive proposals in response to RFPs; Designs visual aids in Adobe InDesign and/or Illustrator; Coordinates consultant submissions, customizes project profiles and team information; Compiles and lays out proposal documents using InDesign; Proofreads and edits proposal documents, ensuring compliance with requests; Coordinates proposal printing and/or delivery; Updates marketing collateral databases; ensuring valid, current and accurate content including proposal narratives, staff resumes, and project profiles.

Required Skills:


Enrolled in a relevant discipline; Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while meeting quality standards and on-time delivery; Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including superior editing and proofreading abilities; Well-organized with excellent attention to detail; Strong understanding of graphic design principles; Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team; * Proficient with InDesign and document layout. Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite is required.