Senior Project Architect, Western Canada

Job Description

Architecture49 (A49) is seeking a Senior Project Architect to join our team in Western Canada.

Architecture49 is a growing firm with a wide range of career opportunities. Our offices, situated from coast to coast across Canada, serve distinct regions each with a local focus and sector specialties.

We value work-life balance and support continuous learning to help our employees develop their skills and expertise as they build and evolve their careers with us. We offer a comprehensive and customizable benefits package, as well as a share purchase program and RRSP matching program. We also offer flexible schedule and a hybrid work environment; competitive salaries; flexible leave days; telemedicine (24/7 access); and reimbursement of professional dues.

Western Canada

The Western Canada region is renowned for a collaborative and client focused mindset. Inspired by the natural resources that are abundant across the region, our team thrives on designs that align with the goals our clients seek to achieve. Specializing in sports and entertainment venues, transportation infrastructure, science and technology labs, and industrial spaces, our Western Canada team seamlessly blends functionality with technical excellence. Our locations in Vancouver, Calgary, and Kamloops make for a cutting‐edge practice surrounded by natural wonders that inspire our team to define what is possible.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the production of architectural design solutions and construction drawings.
• Manage a group of architectural staff, leading project meetings, and coordinating engineering consultants on multi-disciplinary projects. 
• Perform internal reviews and quality checks of the drawings to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and guidelines. 
• Provide technical mentoring and leadership to less experienced staff.
• Guide contract administration including reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, conducting field visits, and working with construction contractors. 
• Coordinate with management to address the financial aspects of a project including planning, scheduling, forecasting and staffing to achieve desired results.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Registered architect in British Columbia, or the ability to be registered.
• At least 6 years of experience in a similar role
• Preference given to candidates with knowledge of BIM principles and workflows, REVIT software, Microsoft 365 environment, and Bluebeam.
  
  
  

Salary range (in British Columbia): $84,300 to 116,000

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

About Us

Why Choose Us?

Architecture49 is a growing firm with promising career opportunities for talented people. Our offices, situated from coast to coast across Canada, house a diverse and accomplished group of architects, interior designers, technologists, landscape architects, and support staff, and we are always looking for new people to enrich our team.

At A49, we foster friendly, open working environments where employees can thrive in a culture that values collaboration. We seek meaningful projects where we can build on our focused expertise and impact the communities in which we work. We strive to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues. We recognize the quality, motivation and commitment of our employees and celebrate their achievements.

Our offices have strong regional legacies, yet we are also a forward-thinking national firm focused on creativity, initiative, quality, sustainability and social responsibility. That sense of social responsibility extends to our employees and our commitment to their well-being and success.

Strategic Partnership

Architecture49 maintains a strategic business relationship with WSP, a global engineering consultancy. This provides enhanced opportunities for exposure to international projects and a wide range of multidisciplinary expertise. Further, WSP provides Architecture49 with a range of shared services, such as comprehensive benefits, training, and corporate programs.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Architecture49, we strive to create inclusive work environments for everyone. We are committed to supporting a workplace where diversity is embraced and our people are respected, valued, accepted, and are encouraged to reach their full potential. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) help us celebrate diversity and build a culture of belonging: Black Professional People Network; CIRCLE (Indigenous); VIBE (2SLGBTQIA+); Women of WSP; and the Developing Professionals Network.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and achieving a representative work environment that reflects our people, communities and clients. We encourage people from systemically marginalized groups to apply, including Indigenous Persons, Persons identifying with a disability/ies, 2SLGBTQIA+ Persons, Persons identifying as a visible minority, and Women.

At A49, we take accessibility seriously and accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For accommodation queries/requests please contact: [email protected]

Reconciliation

Architecture49 is committed to Truth and Reconciliation, and to Call to Action #92. We recognize that our practices directly build upon and benefit from the gifts of the earth, and affirm our commitment to continued learning, respect, and ongoing collaboration as we work to engage in decolonization and reconciliation.

Please Note

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of A49. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).