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Job Description
Senior Architect
Who We Are
As a leading Canadian architectural practice Zeidler designs meaningful spaces that contribute to the community and deliver lasting value. With offices in Toronto Calgary Vancouver and Victoria we offer full architectural and interior design services.
Propelled by curiosity and driven by human connection our creative process is based on cultivating the potential of our team. We nurture our expertise through mentorship and continuous learning. We listen to consider and build on each others ideas to develop thoughtful solutions that address complex challenges.
Our awardwinning work spans a broad range of sectors including academic healthcare residential mixeduse commercial cultural and civic. As we continue to grow our national practice we are seeking talented individuals who embrace creative passionate and forwardthinking approaches to join our dynamic team.
What We Are Seeking
As a Senior Architect at Zeidler you will actively contribute to the design delivery and coordination of all phases of the project from predesign to site administration. This will include responsibility for architectural drawings design integration/strategies and planning requirements. Collaboration is a key component of this role and will involve consultant coordination client relations and strong project communication. Duties include:
- Lead projects as a Project Manager including butnotlimited to the management of team scope schedule finances and communication following the firms processes.
- Taking a strong role in the creation of designs including conception and development including preparing high quality design details
- Abilityto review and develop specifications
- Supervises the preparation of preliminary plans and detailed drawings forhighly complexprojects
- Develops design concepts and translates them into design documents during project phases
- Collaborates on client presentations and presents design concepts and drawings
- Provides instruction on specific designobjectives complexfeaturesand solutions
- Provides direction in team meetings to ensure continuity of design intent
- Attends site meetings performs shop drawing review and contract administrative duties as
- Works primarily with the Architectural team and occasionally with the Interiors teams asrequired
- Mentor and coach teams and individuals to develop their skills/capacitiesand reach their potential
- Lead by effective communication enabling channels of communication providing effective feedback and being approachable/ supportive
- Support Management in the preparation and conducting of employee performance reviews
- Oversee project staffing and setsobjectivesand expectations for the team
- Responsible for managing direct reports to ensure work is properlyallocatedand completed ina timelyandaccuratemanner
- Reviews and approves direct reports timesheet
- Represent the firm in the industry to advance the companys interest and profile
- Build the culture by role modeling the values of the organization
- Contribute to the development of proposals and business development for the studio
- Contribute tomaintainingand improving strong policiesproceduresand systems for the studio
- Maintain strong presence in the professional association
- As a member of our team you are expected to actively adhere to all health and safety policies and proceduresestablishedby the company. This includes understanding and following all relevant guidelinesparticipatingin mandatory training sessions and consistently practicing safe work habits. Youare responsible foridentifyingand reporting potential hazards contributing to a safe working environment and ensuring compliance with regulations. Your commitment tomaintaininga safe workplace is crucial to the wellbeing of all employees and the overall success of our operations
What Will You Bring
- Degree in Architecture from a recognized postsecondary institution
- 10 years of experience as an Architect
- Extensive experience with delivering federal and/or institutional and/or healthcare projects i.e. complex building types
- Registered with OAA or another Canadian architectural association
- Assure project compliance with architectural office procedures and related architectural drawing standards
- Contribute to the building design process from conceptual design to contract documents and site administration
- Full knowledge of local construction systems and related detailing including the integration of sustainable building design criteria
- LEED AP and/or Certified Passive House Designer preferred
- Extensive experience with local city development and building permit process required
- Strong conceptual and design skills creative drawing ability 3D modeling and freehand sketch skills required
- Technical drawing ability Revit and CAD required
- Ability to work in an open collaborative workplace environment
- This position may require the ability to travel as needed. Travel may include visiting client sites attending meetings participating in training sessions and representing the company at industry events.
Benefits Perks
Zeidler believes in a worklife balance and valuing our people with benefits like:
- PATO Days enjoy an extra day off on long weekends and holiday closures
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits include extended health dental health and wellness spending allowance EFAP etc.
- Annual profit share
- Wellness initiatives
- Training & education support
- Mentorship and continuous learning
- Professional membership reimbursement
- Social events
- Fun work environment and great firm culture and so much more
What to do now
If you are a motivated creative and inspired individual who has the ambition to grow and enjoys working in a collaborative exciting and fastpaced environment surrounded by challenging opportunities we would like to hear from you. Please apply here!
Zeidler is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants and stand by our principles for a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace. Applications from all qualified candidates are welcome and we encourage applications from but not limited to visible minorities peoples with disabilities racialized peoples Indigenous peoples and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Please let us know by email or by telephone atif you require any accommodation throughout the interview process. We will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
