Principal Architect
TalentSphere Staffing Solutions
Date: 13 hours ago
City: Vancouver, BC
Contract type: Full time
Institutional, Healthcare & Campus Projects
Vancouver, BC
Strategic Leadership. High-Impact Work. Long-Term Vision.
Salary Range: $140,000 - $170,000+ (Based on experience & value brought)
About The Firm
We’re representing a highly respected, mid-sized architecture, planning, and interior design firm with deep roots in British Columbia. With a reputation for delivering complex, community-serving projects across education, healthcare, and civic sectors, this firm is entering its next phase of strategic growth and is seeking a senior-level leader to help guide that evolution.
With multiple offices across the province and a long-standing portfolio of impactful institutional and campus projects, the firm offers both the stability of an established practice and the opportunity to lead something truly meaningful.
Why Join This Team?
This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned architect with strategic vision, deep sector experience, and strong relationship-building skills to step into a Principal-level role with long-term influence. You’ll join a collaborative leadership team, guide major projects and operations, and play a key role in the firm's next chapter.
About The Role
Our client is seeking a Principal-Level Architect with over 20 years of experience, including a minimum of 10 years leading complex post-secondary, K–12, healthcare, institutional, and community projects. The ideal candidate has led projects from vision to delivery ranging from $25M to $150M.
This role is ideal for someone who brings not just design and project leadership, but strategic foresight, a passion for mentorship, and a track record of building strong, long-term client relationships. You’ll also play a vital role in business development and operational growth alongside the firm’s senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Apply today or reach out directly to Dara Chita at [email protected] to learn more.
Job #16705497
Thank you for your interest in this job posting.
We look forward to hearing from you.
TalentSphere Staffing Solutions
talentsphere.ca
Canada
Toronto: 416.900.3435 Calgary: 403.910.9222 Edmonton: 587.333.7929 Kelowna: 250.448.8880 Montreal: 438.448.4300 Mississauga: 905.919.3688 Ottawa: 613.783.1441 Vancouver: 778.807.9777 Victoria: 250.294.8095 Winnipeg: 204.285.3905
International Offices
USA Toll-Free: 1855.900.3435 USA - Dallas 469.498.2002
Vancouver, BC
Strategic Leadership. High-Impact Work. Long-Term Vision.
Salary Range: $140,000 - $170,000+ (Based on experience & value brought)
About The Firm
We’re representing a highly respected, mid-sized architecture, planning, and interior design firm with deep roots in British Columbia. With a reputation for delivering complex, community-serving projects across education, healthcare, and civic sectors, this firm is entering its next phase of strategic growth and is seeking a senior-level leader to help guide that evolution.
With multiple offices across the province and a long-standing portfolio of impactful institutional and campus projects, the firm offers both the stability of an established practice and the opportunity to lead something truly meaningful.
Why Join This Team?
This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned architect with strategic vision, deep sector experience, and strong relationship-building skills to step into a Principal-level role with long-term influence. You’ll join a collaborative leadership team, guide major projects and operations, and play a key role in the firm's next chapter.
About The Role
Our client is seeking a Principal-Level Architect with over 20 years of experience, including a minimum of 10 years leading complex post-secondary, K–12, healthcare, institutional, and community projects. The ideal candidate has led projects from vision to delivery ranging from $25M to $150M.
This role is ideal for someone who brings not just design and project leadership, but strategic foresight, a passion for mentorship, and a track record of building strong, long-term client relationships. You’ll also play a vital role in business development and operational growth alongside the firm’s senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of large-scale public and institutional projects
- Guide client relationships and actively pursue new project opportunities across BC and beyond
- Lead multi-phase projects through visioning, design, technical development, and construction
- Mentor and coach internal staff to build leadership capacity and high-performing teams
- Advise on delivery models (P3, IPD, CM, DB, etc.) and drive project performance
- Collaborate with partners and senior leaders on firm operations, growth, and internal systems
- Lead stakeholder engagement, change management strategies, and operational evaluations
- Contribute to a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning
- 20+ years of architectural experience, with 10+ years in institutional and healthcare work
- Registered Architect (AIBC) required
- Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management
- Experience leading capital projects valued between $25M–$150M+
- Familiarity with construction methodologies: CM, P3, Design-Build, IPD, Stip Sum
- Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and business operations acumen
- Skilled in mentorship, coaching, and team capacity building
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
- Highly competitive compensation package reflective of experience and leadership contribution
- Comprehensive benefits including extended health/dental, HSA/LSA
- Hybrid work environment (3 days in office) with added flexibility for work-life balance
- Relocation and/or signing bonus available for the right candidate
- Direct influence on firm-wide direction, operations, and strategic growth
- A values-driven, collaborative culture where leadership is shared and trusted
Apply today or reach out directly to Dara Chita at [email protected] to learn more.
Job #16705497
Thank you for your interest in this job posting.
We look forward to hearing from you.
TalentSphere Staffing Solutions
talentsphere.ca
Canada
Toronto: 416.900.3435 Calgary: 403.910.9222 Edmonton: 587.333.7929 Kelowna: 250.448.8880 Montreal: 438.448.4300 Mississauga: 905.919.3688 Ottawa: 613.783.1441 Vancouver: 778.807.9777 Victoria: 250.294.8095 Winnipeg: 204.285.3905
International Offices
USA Toll-Free: 1855.900.3435 USA - Dallas 469.498.2002
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