Architect

Burnside & Associates Limited; Guelph; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working opportunities

Competitive benefits package

RRSP company matching

Job summary

Burnside & Associates Limited is seeking an Architect to join our Facilities Design Team in Ontario. You will work with in-house design professionals across residential, industrial, commercial, and municipal sectors, influencing projects from concept to construction.

The role offers hybrid working opportunities, a collaborative culture, and opportunities for career growth and professional development. Salary ranges from $85,000 to $100,000 CAD, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution.
• Member of the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA).
• 3+ years of relevant architectural experience.
• Understanding of building codes, zoning regulations, and construction.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Research, plan, design and administer building projects.
• Produce conceptual plans, renderings and documents.
• Coordinate and integrate engineering elements into unified design.
• Manage proposals and supervise staff through design stages.
• Liaise with project managers, clients and stakeholders.
• Support municipal and agency approvals.

Skills

Client focus

Communication

Analytical

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Adaptable

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Architecture

OAA membership

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Burnside has a new role available for an Architect to join our growing Facilities Design Team. The position offers the successful candidate an exciting opportunity to help support the growth of our Architectural team and serve clients across a variety of sectors including residential, industrial, commercial, and municipal facilities. This position will involve working closely with our in-house, integrated group of design professionals including the architectural, structural, building restoration, mechanical, and electrical teams as well as the opportunity to work with our first nations and infrastructure groups.

Burnside’s one-stop-shop consulting model brings key design and engineering disciplines together under one roof, creating an environment where collaboration, innovation, and efficient decision-making thrive. As an Architect on our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with experts across multiple disciplines, influence projects from concept to construction, and help deliver solutions that serve our clients well into the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, program, plan, design, and administer building projects for clients, applying knowledge of architectural design, construction detailing, construction procedures, zoning, building codes, building materials, and building systems.
• Produce conceptual plans, renderings, and documents.
• Plan and layout projects.
• Coordinate and integrate engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.
• Work as a project manager to prepare proposals, direct, supervise and check the activities of staff engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents for the conceptual, schematic, and detailed design stages.
• Liaise with project managers, clients, and other project stakeholders.
• Work together with highly collaborative multi-discipline design teams.
• Research and coordinate material and products for project specifications.
• Conduct construction reviews for conformance to architectural drawings and contract administration.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and assist in resolving them.
• Foster strong client relationships and ensure client satisfaction throughout the project.
• Manage and complete tasks for multidisciplinary projects.
• Support and manage municipal and agency approvals including site plan approval, conservation authority approval, and building permits.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to understand client needs and provide solutions that are both elegant and efficient.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work under indirect supervision.
• Effective interpersonal skills and collaborative management style, including teamwork and team‑building ability.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and willing to spend time outside the comfort zone acquiring new skills.
• Technically open‑minded and creative.
• Ability to manage multiple multidisciplinary projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Education, Experience and Licensing Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution.
• A member of the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA).
• 3+ years of relevant architectural experience.
• Understanding and knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, building construction, building systems, site requirements, and municipal approval processes.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other architectural tools.
• LEED AP or PMP considered an asset.

Salary Range

$85,000 - $100,000

Position Type

New Position

We Offer

• A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices.
• Flexible working hours, including hybrid working opportunities.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package.
• RRSP company matching plan.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Potential for performance‑driven bonusing.
• A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, assessment, and selection process, as required. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation during these processes, please contact our Human Resources department.