BDP Quadrangle is seeking a Marketing and Communications Coordinator to join the Marketing and Communications team based in its Toronto headquarters.
About BDP Quadrangle
Founded in 1986, BDP Quadrangle is one of Canada’s leading architecture, design and urbanism practices. We design for the full spectrum of the built environment including mixed-use, residential, workplace, retail, transit, media, education and health.
We’re incredibly proud of the work we do, which is reflected in our diverse project portfolio. We’ve been dedicated to building a reputation that allows us to work with the best clients in the industry, from innovative entrepreneurs to major players across industries.
In 2020, our 250+ person, Toronto-based studio became the North American headquarters of BDP, a major global interdisciplinary design practice with locations across four continents. Together, we are inspired to create places that foster wellbeing, inclusivity, and sustainable futures at home and around the world.
About this opportunity
This position will assist with coordination, execution, monitoring, and measuring of the studio’s marketing and communications efforts. The role will be primarily responsible for the studio’s social media channels including strategy, production, engagement, and analysis as well as the marketing and execution of studio-sponsored events. We are looking for a confident creative communicator with who is proficient using both CMS and CRM, e-marketing platforms, and ideally, has a fundamental grasp of graphic design principles and applications. We’re looking for someone who is a self-motivated, problem-solver that’s organized, creative and enthusiastic to join our team.
The ideal candidate will work with an array of internal and external stakeholders to help manage and grow the studio’s reputation in North America and abroad. He/She/They will need to develop a strong understanding of the studio’s vision, project portfolio, studio membership, and the industry in which it operates, using strong communication skills to help position BDP Quadrangle as a leader in its field, while strengthening and elevating the Studio’s profile.
The Marketing and Communications Coordinator will work as an integrated member of the Marketing and Communications Team, supporting both internal and external marketing and business development efforts locally and globally.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Social Media strategy, content creation, engagement and analysis;
- Input and maintenance of marketing content and reporting in CRM database and Open Asset platform;
- Assistance with the development and execution of marketing campaigns, and contributor to the editorial calendar;
- Marketing and execution of studio-sponsored events, including both virtual and in-person events;
- Support with award submissions and project photography;
- Monitors industry trend to contribute to the development of content for internal and external audiences;
- Utilize a media monitoring platform to gather and maintain a library of media, as well as the internal dissemination of media coverage;
- Assistance with the development and management of digital collateral across a variety of platforms;
- Assistance with content management and creation for the studio’s internal intranet and public-facing websites.
Skills/Competencies Qualifications:
- University degree or college diploma, preferably in communications, marketing, public relations, graphic design or journalism, or equivalent experience;
- Ideally, seeking someone with 1 – 3 years of professional experience in a communications or marketing role, within the building design industry;
- Proficient with MS Office, social media platforms and scheduling tools (i.e. Loomly, Hootsuite);
- Experience with Deltek Vision an advantage;
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite applications an asset;
- Knowledge of Wordpress and Sitefinity WCMSs an asset;
- Strong collaboration and relationship building skills;
- Self-directed content development with minimal guidance from leadership.
- Positive attitude, self-driven and proactive, with accuracy and attention to detail; and
- Understanding of accessible design principles, and of the architectural, design or development industry an asset.
We offer outstanding opportunities to develop your professional skills and to grow within the firm.
We’re always looking to grow our studio alongside people who share our passion for innovation and design and who want be part of a culture that fosters wellbeing, inclusivity and sustainable futures. We’re proud to be able to offer outstanding career opportunities, along with a mentorship program to develop your professional skills and to grow within the firm.
Interested in us? Send us your résumé at: careers@bdpquadrangle.com
BDP Quadrangle is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices by accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required.