Architect, Education

NORR; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

NORR is seeking an experienced architect to contribute to education-focused projects across Canada. You will drive design development, coordinate with disciplines, and ensure adherence to codes and budgets while delivering high-quality analyses and drawings.

The role emphasizes post-secondary education projects, strong software proficiency, and registration with a professional architectural association, with a base salary range between $80,000 and $115,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience in all phases of the project cycle is required.
• Proficiency with architectural design software including Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Compiling information from reports and published documents; evaluating and analyzing the information to understand broad requirements of project.
• Developing architectural designs, to ensure an exemplary solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines and budgetary requirements.
• Coordinating design intent with other disciplines.
• Integrating engineering requirements, site surveys and field review information, adhering to applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements.
• Preparing design reports, drawings and models following office standards.
• Performing site visitations to determine compliance with construction documents; identifying any deviations and liaises with owner and contactor to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Reviewing project products, services, and shop drawings to ensure adherence to project documents, relevant jurisdictional codes and corporate quality controls.

Skills

Project lifecycle experience

Architectural design software

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Job description

This is an exciting time to join our team. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented professionals who are ready to contribute, collaborate with exceptional colleagues, and help shape the future of the built environment. If you are looking for a place where your expertise will be valued, your career can grow, and your work will make a difference, we invite you to explore what is possible with us.

We empower our employees to choose where they work whether remotely, from home or from one of our office locations because we believe flexibility, trust, and collaboration drive great results.

Informed school design drives positive learning outcomes. A focus on flexible and connected spaces in combination with inclusive and hybrid environments, support campus and program strategies that adapt to changing curriculum and teaching models. From early years to higher and further education, we design sustainable, user-centric schools that deliver academic objectives, resilience, and whole-life value.

Learn more about our Education Portfolio.

You Will Make an Impact by

• Compiling information from reports and published documents; evaluating and analyzing the information to understand broad requirements of project
• Developing architectural designs, to ensure an exemplary solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines and budgetary requirements
• Coordinating design intent with other disciplines
• Integrating engineering requirements, site surveys and field review information, adhering to applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements
• Preparing design reports, drawings and models following office standards
• Performing site visitations to determine compliance with construction documents; identifying any deviations and liaises with owner and contactor to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Reviewing project products, services, and shop drawings to ensure adherence to project documents, relevant jurisdictional codes and corporate quality controls

You Will Bring to the Team

• Experience in all phases of the project cycle is required
• Architectural design software skills including Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, PhotoShop, and other architectural design software
• Familiarity with MEP and Structural building systems and building codes is required
• Have successfully completed related post-secondary education
• Registered with a relevant professional architectural association
• 10-15 years of project work experience
• Experience in Education projects is an asset

We Are

The spaces we design and the technology we embrace shape how people live, work, learn, and connect. As an employee-owned, integrated Architecture and Engineering company, you will collaborate with talented professionals on projects that make a lasting impact on communities across Canada, the US, and the UK.

At NORR we are committed to innovation, advancing sustainable design and helping our clients reduce environmental impact, and shaping a net-zero future. We invest in our employees by fostering continuous learning, encouraging innovative thinking, and creating opportunities to solve complex challenges, grow professionally and build meaningful careers.

The hiring base salary range for this vacant position is $80,000.00 - $115,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be based on several factors such as education, experience, internal equity and skills.