Communications & Engagement Lead

Canadian Association for the Practice of Architecture (CAPA)

Contract: 6 months, with possibility of extension

Full-Time: 5 days per week

Location: Fully remote within Canada, with the possibility of occasional travel for meetings and events

About CAPA The Canadian Association for the Practice of Architecture (CAPA) is a national non-profit industry association focused exclusively on advancing the business interests of architectural practices in Canada. CAPA works to improve the business conditions in which architectural practices operate and strengthen the long-term success and competitiveness of the sector.

About the Role

CAPA is seeking an experienced and strategic Communications & Engagement Lead to help build the communications, brand, and member engagement capacity of a growing national organization.

Reporting to and working closely with the Executive Director, this is a communications-first role for an exceptional writer and editor who can think strategically while also executing the work. The successful candidate will also bring strengths in content development, branding, digital communications, and member engagement.

As part of a small team, the role will also contribute to broader organizational priorities, with up to approximately 20% of the position dedicated to administrative, membership, and committee support as required.

Key Responsibilities

1.

Strategic

Communications & Content

- In line with CAPA's strategic plan, develop and implement CAPA’s communications strategy and annual communications plan in alignment with the organizational strategic plan, advocacy priorities, membership objectives, and organizational activities.
- Lead the writing, editing, and development of high-quality content across CAPA’s communications, including member updates, newsletters, website and social media content, reports, presentations, announcements, speaking points, advocacy materials, and publications.

2. Brand, Digital Presence & Profile

- Co-develop and steward CAPA’s brand, visual identity/graphics, online persona, and organizational voice, ensuring a strong and consistent presence across communications, channels, and audiences.
- Lead the ongoing development and management of CAPA’s website, social media, digital communications, templates, presentations, graphics, and other branded materials.

3. Member Engagement & Organizational Development





- Work with the Executive Director to develop and implement approaches to member communications and engagement, ensuring CAPA provides timely, relevant, and valuable information and opportunities to its members.
- Contribute to strategic and organizational planning, helping translate CAPA’s priorities into communications and engagement strategies, work plans, projects, and measurable activities.

4. Project, Event & Organizational Support

- Manage communications and engagement projects from planning through delivery, coordinating timelines, contributors, materials, events, and other requirements.
- Support CAPA meetings, committees, events, advocacy activities, membership administration, organizational systems, and other initiatives as required (20%).

Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a strategic, creative, and highly organized communications professional who is comfortable both shaping direction and executing the work. They will bring strength in:

- Writing, Communications & Brand: Exceptional writing and editing skills, strong editorial judgment, and the ability to develop compelling content/visuals and steward a consistent organizational brand across channels and audiences.
- Strategy & Execution: The ability to translate organizational priorities into effective communications and engagement strategies, work plans, projects, and deliverables—and independently move them forward.
- Member & Stakeholder Engagement: Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with members, senior leaders, Boards and committees, partners, and other stakeholders.

The successful candidate will thrive in a small, collaborative, and evolving organization where priorities can shift quickly, and individuals have significant ownership over their work.

Qualifications & Experience

- Approximately five or more years of relevant professional experience in communications, marketing, public relations, member engagement, or a related field, supported by relevant post-secondary education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated excellence in writing and editing, communications strategy, brand development and stewardship,



digital communications, and member or stakeholder engagement, with experience producing high-quality content across multiple formats and channels.
- Robust project management, organizational, interpersonal, and digital skills, with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and work effectively with senior leaders, members, Boards and committees, partners, and other stakeholders.

Assets

- Experience working within architecture, design, engineering, construction, real estate, or the broader built-environment sector, or within a national association, member-based organization, non-profit, or advocacy organization.
- Experience with public affairs, government relations, advocacy or policy communications, major organizational publications, graphic design, photography, video, or other creative communications.
- Experience with platforms such as WordPress, Mailchimp, Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and social media management tools.
- French-language proficiency and/or experience working in a bilingual national organization would also be considered an asset.

Why Work with CAPA

- Join a new national organization at an important stage in its development and help shape its voice, brand, member engagement, and national presence.
- Work closely with CAPA’s Executive Director and have significant ownership over your work, with opportunities to contribute beyond the traditional boundaries of a communications role.
- Be part of an organization working to strengthen the business conditions, long-term success, and competitiveness of architectural practice in Canada.

CAPA is committed to fostering an inclusive working environment and welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ways of thinking.

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How to Apply: Please email your CV and cover letter, saved as a single PDF, to Kristen Harrison at [email protected].

Application Timeline & Process: This position will remain open until filled. We deeply appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants; however, to ensure an productive review process for our team, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accessibility & Accommodations: Our association is committed to ensuring an accessible, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please reach out to Kristen Harrison ([email protected]).

📌 Communications and Engagement Lead (Canada)
🏢 CAPA | ACPA
📍 Canada