Architect

EastPoint Engineering Limited; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Benefits

GRSP

Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Membership dues reimbursement

Job summary

EastPoint Engineering Limited in Halifax, Nova Scotia, seeks an experienced Architect to provide architectural expertise across all project phases. You will lead internal and external teams, develop building programs, and supervise schematic through warranty phases while ensuring quality and adherence to budget and schedule.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in architecture, 5+ years of experience, and NSAA registration or eligibility, with strong knowledge of the National Building Code of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in architecture is required.
• Minimum of five years architecture experience.
• Registered with NSAA or eligible for registration.
• Excellent knowledge of the National Building Code of Canada.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate project teams.
• Strong technical background in construction and architecture / engineering.
• Professionalism and sound risk management judgement.
• Experience working with client stakeholders and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Design safe, accessible, cost effective building layouts for new buildings, additions and renovations.
• Lead a project team of internal and external professionals, consultants, and service providers.
• Manage projects from initiation through schematic, design development, construction docs, tender, construction administration to warranty.
• Complete project designs on schedule and within budget.
• Identify, analyze and mitigate project risks.
• Assist with proposals and EastPoint’s marketing.
• Ensure technical and design quality control.

Skills

Project leadership

Risk management

Client stakeholder relations

Construction principles

Education

Master’s degree in architecture

NSAA registration or eligible

5+ years architecture experience

Job description

Application closing Date: December 31, 2026

About Our Opportunity

Reporting to the VP of Architecture, the Architect provides architectural, technical, and design expertise while coordinating the successful completion of assigned building projects. Your work will include managing projects from initiation and developing building programs through the phases of schematic, design development, construction documents, tender, construction administration, and warranty phase. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of conceptual design, building planning and detailing, and construction documentation and administration.

Primary Accountabilities

• Design safe, accessible, cost effective and efficient building layouts for the construction of new buildings, additions and renovations of existing facilities.
• Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and respectful manner with EastPoint’s fully in-house Architecture and Engineering Team.
• Lead a project team of internal and external professionals, consultants and service providers on various projects.
• Complete project designs on schedule and within budget.
• Identify, analyze and mitigate project risks.
• Assist with proposal preparation and EastPoint’s marketing.
• Ensure technical and design quality control.

Skills / Training Requirements

• Master’s degree in architecture,
• Five (5) years minimum architecture related experience.
• Registered member of the Nova Scotia Association of Architects (NSAA) or meet the requirements to become registered.
• Excellent understanding of the National Building Code of Canada.
• Experience leading and motivating a project team while inspiring confidence and creativity.
• Strong technical background and firm understanding of the construction industry and architecture and engineering principles.
• Excellent professionalism and judgement in risk management.
• Experience working with client stakeholders and providing feedback or negotiating contracts and agreements.

Note: All successful applicants must meet requirements to obtain a minimum of Reliability Status clearance through the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate (CISD) within 6 months of start date.

Why Join EastPoint?

EastPoint provides the opportunity to collaborate on a broad range of diverse, high-impact projects across many sectors, and offers a skilled, supportive team that values mentorship and innovation. Enjoy a balanced workplace culture that emphasizes quality of life over hours. Be part of a firm with a 20+ year legacy and a clear vision for the future.

A competitive compensation package including:

• Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits.
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) with employer contributions.
• Health and Wellness Benefits.
• Access to Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Reimbursement of Professional Membership dues.

About EastPoint

EastPoint is a multi-discipline architectural and engineering firm based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Owned by its management and senior employees, EastPoint’s leadership has worked together as a team for more than 20 years. It is the successor firm of Whitman Benn and Associates, which originated in 1933. We service an array of industrial, government, institutional, and commercial clients. Through decades of experience, EastPoint has accumulated a deep understanding of design, construction, accessibility, energy, costs, regulatory issues, environmental, and technical solutions to support our clients.

Our entrepreneurial spirit has allowed EastPoint to enter new markets and deliver more than 10,000 projects. We’ve put our creativity into multidisciplinary projects from facility upgrades to community housing improvements, from new public infrastructure to transformative landmark buildings. We work on large and small projects to shape places, not only in Nova Scotia, but across Canada and beyond.
We are proud of our diverse team from across Canada which has grown since our founding to more than 200 architects, engineers, designers, and professionals.