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Architectural Professional – Proposal and Business Development LeadJ.L. Richards & Associates Limited • Kingston, CA
Architectural Professional – Proposal and Business Development Lead

Architectural Professional – Proposal and Business Development Lead

J.L. Richards & Associates Limited • Kingston, CA
24 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We’ve opened a role in any of our offices for a talented, entrepreneurial Proposal and Business Development Lead to work alongside exceptional people in JLR’s Architecture group.

Pop Quiz:

  • Are you the go‑to business development lead on your team?
  • Do you thrive on translating complex technical work into compelling, winnable pursuits?
  • Are you the calm, strategic voice in go/no‑go decisions?
  • Would you rather shape the pursuit than deliver the project?
  • Do you bring 10+ years of experience developing high‑quality architectural proposals?

If you scored five for five, JLR has a home for you! You’ll be supported by a Platinum Club member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies program, firm that has a long-established reputation for quality services in multiple sectors, while you take on existing clients, develop new relationships, and deliver world-class, innovative solutions that support community building and growth in our cities.

JLR is a creative, tight-knit, and mentorship-focused community with unique opportunities for driven people with tenacity and spirit. Our organization is made up of diverse employee owners with specialized expertise in a wide range of disciplines. Joining the JLR team means joining a dynamic group of innovative architecture, engineering, and planning professionals and support staff. You’ll have the opportunity to help establish new clients and partner with existing ones to develop insightful solutions and see projects through from inception to completion.

If you’re innovative and collaborative, thrive when presented with new challenges, and are eager to take your career in new directions, then JLR is the right environment for you.

Your Role as a Business Development Lead:

Choose your own adventure! Let’s talk about how your skills, experience, goals, and passions can find a home at JLR. As a Business Development Lead, your role will include:

  • Overseeing the development of comprehensive multi-disciplinary proposals.
  • Defining pursuit strategy from the outset, including scope, resource allocation, and fee structure.
  • Acquiring in-depth knowledge of JLR’s value proposition, portfolio, and market presence.
  • Collaborating closely with the Director of the Buildings Market, Marketing & Proposals team and discipline leads to develop high-quality, competitive submissions.
  • Leading architectural go/no-go decisions and coordinating with Buildings Market Director to prioritise pursuits.
  • Facilitating relationship-building initiatives with key clients, partners, and decision makers.
  • Coaching and mentoring staff in business development best practices.

Why Join Us?

We live, work, breathe, sleep, and thrive in the communities we build. We love northern Ontario and the glorious bounty of the natural world and we’re proud of our reputation and longevity in the National Capital and Kingston regions. Furthermore, we’re growing our presence in southwestern Ontario and all along the Great Lakes of Ontario.

We foster a friendly, welcoming, and team-oriented atmosphere that encourages innovation and collaboration. We have an established depth of technical and support resources that can efficiently and effectively deliver small and large multidisciplinary projects. We provide flexible career direction with opportunities to choose your own path and interesting and exciting assignments ranging in size and type.

Employee Ownership and Career Growth

  • Share ownership opportunities at all levels
  • Merit and profit bonus program
  • Competitive salaries reviewed annually
  • Career Mentorship Program

Work-life Balance and Employee Wellness

  • Immediate health and dental benefits
  • RRSP/DPSP matching program
  • Flexible working hours
  • Hybrid working
  • Parental leave top-up program
  • Fun Funds to plan extracurricular social events

Community Engagement and Social Responsibility

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