External Job Postings

Below you can find employment opportunities from companies with open positions.

Daily tous les jours, site maintenance technician - Posted May 15, 2023

Daily tous les jours, a design studio in Montreal are installing 2 permanent projects in Cambridge, ON as we speak and are looking to hire a student or two to be our eyes and ears on the ground for maintenance.

One project is a version of the Musical Pavement 

And one is a version of Hello River

Their job would be to go on site for a detailed inspection of both artworks once a month, and send a report to us. If they have the experience and skill set they could also perform repairs on the artwork. We will provide full documentation, maintenance and operations guide, and training on site. We will also monitor the artwork remotely.

Daily tous les jours, site maintenance technician  

LGA Architectural Partners: Proposal / Communications Coordinator - Posted April 19, 2023

Overview

We’re looking for a curious and highly driven Proposal / Communications Coordinator to join our 35-person Toronto studio. This role requires an organized and proactive doer who has the confidence to bring a fresh perspective to our team. It is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the design industry while contributing to the firm's growth. If you’re a creative storyteller with an eye for design and looking to make a positive impact on society, we want to hear from you. This role will report to the Director of Strategic Communications and work closely with Partners and other firm leaders.

At LGA Architectural Partners (LGA), we create sustainable, contextually-sensitive, and socially-minded architecture that strengthens community and well-being. We design spaces that reflect our clients' highest ideals and aspirations while contributing to the healthy growth and vibrancy of the communities we work with. Our pursuit of excellence and design leadership has been recognized with a Governor General’s Medal in Architecture, the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s (RAIC’s) Architectural Firm Award, and two RAIC Gold Medals for Innovation.

A profound curiosity feeds our work, and we are constantly seeking ways to engage new perspectives and enhance the breadth of our work. We challenge the stagnation of single-minded egos and traditional studio hierarchies with a deeply collaborative structure. Every team member is a significant contributor to the culture and success of our firm. We are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable working environment that is responsive to the diverse positionalities of our team members so that all are valued and empowered, regardless of age, ability, culture, ethnicity, gender identification, sexual orientation, and/or belief.

What will you do:

Proposals (80% of the workload)

Working closely and collaboratively with the Director, Partners, and Associates, the primary responsibility and focus of the position are developing creative, compelling, and engaging proposal responses. We are looking for someone who can thrive in a highly collaborative environment with a team looking to streamline processes while increasing impact.

  • Manage the proposal submission process, from the Go, No-Go Decision, to the interview.
  • Take responsibility for the content, design layouts, production, and timely delivery of proposal submissions.
  • Coordinate with internal team members and external consultants, maintaining a high standard for deliverables and driving accountability.
  • Write engaging content that communicates our value proposition and unique differentiators.
  • Evaluating and editing technical and non-technical content to ensure messaging is consistent, engaging, and appropriate.
  • Conduct market/client research.
  • Coordinate debrief sessions and ensuring feedback influences future pursuits.
  • Gather information and assets on current and past projects to develop project sheets, update team resumes, and maintain a current repository of work.
  • Incorporate daily best practices for filing content and assets to be readily available to others.

Communications (20% of the workload)

  • Schedule regular check-ins with project team members to update marketing and proposal resources, including databases, resumes, and project sheets.
  • Research and develop communications for brochures, award programs, publication submissions, and speaking engagements.
  • Coordinate relationships with collaborators, partners, vendors.
  • Assist in professional photoshoots.
  • Assist with digital marketing, including the firm’s website refresh and social media channels.

Qualifications & Key Requirements

  • The ideal candidate will have a degree in either Marketing/Communications, Journalism, Architecture, or a related design field.
  • Minimum 1-3 years in a creative role with an emphasis on storytelling; recent graduates are also encouraged to apply (tell us why you’re the right fit!)
  • Experience coordinating proposals for design, engineering, or construction is considered an asset.
  • Exceptional writing skills are a must.
  • Strong design eye: experience with digital arts or graphic design
  • Detail-oriented and strong listening and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Keen sense of professional judgment
  • Responsive, assertive, resourceful, and self-motivated.
  • Demonstrated multitasking abilities and can work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
  • A highly adaptable team player who can demonstrate initiative, has a positive attitude, and can thrive in a team environment.
  • Able to work independently, seek input, and ask for help from team members when needed.
  • Strong organizational, planning, time management and prioritization skills
  • Advanced user of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign.
  • Keen understanding and experience with web platforms and social media applications.

Let us know why this position interests you and why you are the ideal candidate by emailing applications@lga-ap.com  with the subject line “Proposal/Communications Coordinator.” We’d love to see your resume and, more importantly, know more about you – what you are passionate about and why LGA might be right for you.

A writing sample, or other examples of creative storytelling, may be requested upon interview. Salary is negotiable based on level of experience. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Architectural Graduate, Outreach + Research (12-month contract, full-time, May 2023-May 2024) - Posted January 20, 2023

The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) is a not-for-profit organization regulating the practice of architecture in the public interest. This unique position offers an opportunity to learn more about the profession from a policy and regulatory perspective, providing valuable insight into best practices, standards, and education.

Qualifications:

  • Recent architectural graduate (M.Arch)

  • Highly skilled in graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite/Creative Cloud) and MS Office

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Website content management skills considered an asset

Responsibilities:

  • Work to help shape content and resources both for Ontario’s architecture profession and the public

  • Assist in developing reports, including designing diagrams and infographics reflecting the Association’s brand

  • Update the OAA Website, and assist with social media, e-newsletters, and other promotional materials

  • Liaise with Architectural Societies on various projects, including public awareness

  • Conduct research on current issues facing the profession

  • Assist with events, including OAA Awards, World Architecture Day, and Conference

  • Support OAA Committees and Task Groups

Why Work at the OAA:

  • Compensation commensurate with experience

  • Meet industry experts and award-winning architects

  • Join a passionate team that values collaboration, integrity, and professionalism

  • Enjoy excellent work/life balance, including half-day Fridays throughout the summer

  • Hybrid model working two days per week in our award-winning, retrofitted, open-concept, net-zero building

  • Five-minute walk to TTC and free on-site parking

Location & Hours

OAA Headquarters at 111 Moatfield Drive in Toronto (Leslie & 401 area) Office hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

Application Process

Please submit a resume to OAAHR@oaa.on.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The OAA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a welcoming professional culture that reflects the diverse public that we serve. The OAA is likewise committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process; please make these known during the application process and we will be happy to accommodate you.

View the posting on the OAA website.

The tradewell fellowship - posted December 20, 2022

The Tradewell Fellowship offers aspiring healthcare architects exceptional career-building opportunities. Named in honor of the late Gary Tradewell, a former Vice President and Medical Planner, it is the most established fellowship of its kind with over two decadees of legacy and counting!

Fellows will be immersed in the field and have the opportunity to continue their education with an individual healthcare architecture research topic of their choice. Other benefits of the Tradewell fellowship include funding to attend a national conference of choice, direct involvement in client user meetings, and travel opportunities. By the end of their fellowship year, participants are well positioned for career advancement and leadership roles. The Tradewell Fellowship occurs on a June to June cycle in participating healthcare offices: Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, and Washington DC

You, too, can be part of the legacy!

Visit our website and follow us on social media

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Build the career path of aspiring healthcare architects
  • Develop skills to become healthcare design leaders
  • Work directly with healthcare leaders and clients
  • Engage in front-end healthcare planning & design

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Support to develop a project worthy of publication
  • Scholarship to attend a national healthcare conference
  • Assist with speeches, books, articles, and presentations, marketing, and applied research

SUBMISSION ITEMS

  • Application
  • Personal Essay
  • Resume
  • Reference Letters
  • Design Work

Banff graphic novels and visual narratives residency - posted October 26, 2022

Overview

Banff Centre’s Graphic Novels and Visual Narratives residency considers how creatives use this unique media as a place for personal narrative, memoir, and exploration.

In this self-directed residency, you will have the space to work away from the constraints of everyday life, delve deep into your creative project, and take advantage of the artistic community of your peers. You will have opportunities for consultations with faculty and guests, Matt Madden, Bishakh Som, and Annie Koyama; who specialize in comics, illustration, publishing, and writing; and the option to engage in readings and group sessions, that allow creators to explore techniques, aspects, and devices that you may find useful in your practice. With all program elements being optional, this flexible program allows you to choose the amount of support you are looking for.

What does the program offer?

This two-week residency provides thematic teachings from faculty members and professional guests, Q&A sessions, public events, and one-on-one workshopping. Mentors will discuss ideas, experiences, and obstacles that participants may be encountering with their practice in the genre of visual narratives and graphic novels. 

Who should apply?

Experienced writers, graphic novelists/cartoonists, writer/illustrators, or writer and illustrator pairings looking to explore the future of visual and literary techniques and focus on works in progress. We welcome writers from all ages, backgrounds, gender identities, and expressions.

Note: While the language of Banff Centre is English, this residency welcomes applications and projects in Spanish, French, and Bengali.

Applications are due January 25, please visit Banff Centre for full information.

Full details on vaccination requirements, masking, safety protocols, and COVID-related policies

Architectural Graduate, Outreach and Research, OAA - posted September 14, 2022

The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) is a not-for-profit organization regulating the practice of architecture in the public interest. This unique position offers an opportunity to learn more about the profession from a policy and regulatory perspective, providing valuable insight into best practices, standards, and education.

Qualifications

  • Recent architectural graduate (B.Arch or M.Arch)
  • Highly skilled in graphic design (Adobe Creative Suite/Creative Cloud) and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Website content management skills considered an asset

Responsibilities

  • Work to help shape content and resources for both Ontario’s architecture profession
  • Assist in developing reports, including designing diagrams and infographics reflecting the Association’s brand
  • Update the OAA Website, and assist with social media, e-newsletters, and other promotional materials
  • Liaise with Architectural Societies on various projects, including public awareness
  • Conduct research on current issues facing the profession
  • Assist with events, including OAA Awards, World Architecture Day, and Conference
  • Support OAA Committees and Task Groups

Why Work at the OAA

  • Compensation commiserate with experience
  • Meet industry experts and award-winning architects
  • Join a passionate team that values collaboration, integrity, and professionalism
  • Enjoy excellent work/life balance, including half-day Fridays throughout the summer
  • Hybrid model working two days per week in our award-winning, retrofitted, open-concept, net-zero building
  • Five-minute walk to TTC and free on-site parking

Location & Hours

OAA Headquarters at 111 Moatfield Drive in Toronto (Leslie & 401 area)
Office hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

Application Process

Please submit a resume to OAAHR@oaa.on.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.