Architect

MGA I Michael Green Architecture; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm in Vancouver seeks an experienced architect with over 8 years of experience to lead complex projects and mentor junior designers. The role involves managing design and planning concepts and promoting a culture of learning. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered. Candidates must be eligible for registration in British Columbia.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Adventure Bonus

Qualifications

• 8+ years of architectural experience across a range of project types.
• Experience leading large, complex projects through various project phases.
• Exceptional design planning, and ability to communicate design concepts to a range of audiences.
• Ability to apply working knowledge of municipal & government processes, as well as building codes & bylaws.
• Registered architects preferred.
• Local Vancouver experience (BCBC, VBBL, Passive House or NetZero are big bonuses!).
• Proficient knowledge of: AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams in the coordination of large scaled and complex projects.
• Create and explore high quality design and planning concepts across numerous projects.
• Work effectively with internal teams, clients, consultants, vendors, and contractors.
• Mentor, advise, and coach a team of talented junior and intermediate designers.
• Promote and lead office-wide initiatives, and support marketing and business development pursuits.
• Instill and promote a culture of learning and development in the company.

Job description

Michael Green Architecture is a Vancouver-based architecture and design studio creating innovative, sustainable projects that push the boundaries of technology and construction to benefit communities and environments around the world—from cultural installations and private homes to residential master plans and university campuses. With 400+ projects across more than 20 countries, we design for people and our planet.

Our team is internationally recognized for leadership in mass timber and low-carbon design, delivering some of the most significant timber buildings in the world. We work on projects both small and large—and always exciting—at home and abroad, from Google’s first ground-up mass-timber workplace in Sunnyvale, CA to a new culture and community center in Gällivare, Sweden. Recent recognition includes Architizer’s 2025 Best Global Sustainable Firm.

What we’re looking for:

As architects and designers, we have an ambitious obligation; it’s our job to reshape the quality and longevity of life on earth through the lens of design. We are committed to designing solutions that push boundaries. Our values are rooted in inclusive collaboration, evolution, community, and most simply – a love for our planet. This is an opportunity to be integrally involved in leading a team that is creating significant change in our industry.

What you’ll get up to:

• lead and manage teams in the coordination of large scaled and complex projects
• create and explore high quality design and planning concepts across numerous projects
• work effectively with internal teams, clients, consultants, vendors, and contractors
• work in a team-oriented environment – mentor, advise, and coach a team of talented junior and intermediate designers
• promote and lead office-wide initiatives, and support marketing and business development pursuits
• instill and promote a culture of learning and development in the company with your empathetic leadership style

What we value:

• 8+ years of architectural experience across a range of project types
• Experience leading large, complex projects through various project phases
• Exceptional design planning, and ability to communicate design concepts to a range of audiences
• Ability to apply working knowledge of municipal & government processes, as well as building codes & bylaws
• Excitement to uphold and story tell the MGA vision
• Registered architects preferred
• Local Vancouver experience (BCBC, VBBL, Passive House or NetZero are big bonuses!)
• Proficient knowledge of: AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Suite

Salary range: $90,000 to $120,000 depending on experience

MGA is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package (including an Adventure Bonus!) and the opportunity to grow with our team in a collaborative and fun environment. We are only accepting applications from candidates who can live and work with us in beautiful Vancouver, BC and are registered with the AIBC, or eligible to be registered in the province of British Columbia.