Business Development Coordinator

Johnston Davidson Architecture; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnston Davidson Architecture (JDa) in Vancouver seeks a Business Development Coordinator to drive proposal development from RFPs to submissions, crafting clear narratives and producing polished submissions using InDesign. The role also supports broader marketing and business development efforts to position the firm for growth.

You will lead content creation with internal teams, design layouts in InDesign, and help update the firm’s website and social channels in a fast-paced, design-driven

Qualifications

• Background in business, marketing, or related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; InDesign essential.
• Interest in architecture and design.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal development from RFP review to final submission.
• Write, edit, and coordinate content with internal teams.
• Design polished layouts using Adobe InDesign.
• Contribute to marketing initiatives and social media.
• Update the company website with new projects and achievements.
• Support strategic business development aligned with growth objectives.

Skills

Writing & editing

Proposal development

Adobe InDesign

Marketing coordination

Project management

Education

Business/Marketing degree

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Have you ever thought about who shapes the buildings that serve our communities—fire halls, police stations, and other civic facilities?

At Johnston Davidson Architecture (JDa), we design essential public buildings that support and strengthen growing communities. We are looking for a Business Development Coordinator to join our team, help us win proposals and communicate meaningful work.

This role sits at the intersection of design, writing, and strategy. You will lead the creation of architectural proposals in response to RFPs—crafting clear, compelling narratives and producing visually refined submissions using Adobe InDesign and related tools. Beyond proposals, you will contribute to broader marketing and business development initiatives, helping position the firm for continued growth.

What you will do:

• Lead proposal development from RFP review through to final submission
• Write, edit, and coordinate content with internal teams
• Design polished, professional layouts using Adobe InDesign
• Contribute to marketing initiatives, award submissions, and social media accounts
• Update the company website to reflect new projects, personnel and other achievements
• Support strategic business development initiatives aligned with the firm’s growth objectives

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a background in business, marketing, or a related field
• Brings strong writing, editing, and organizational skills
• Is highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign is essential)
• Has a genuine appreciation for architecture and design
• Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work independently

If you are interested in shaping how meaningful architecture is communicated—and want to be part of a collaborative, design-focused studio,we would like to hear from you.