ARCHITECT - HEALTHCARE SPECIALIST

NEUF Architectes LLP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm as an Architect – Healthcare Specialist, where you will lead the design of impactful healthcare projects. This role offers the chance to shape the future of healthcare design in Canada while collaborating with diverse teams and mentoring future architects. The position is hybrid, providing flexibility to work from Toronto or Ottawa. If you're passionate about enhancing patient care through design and thrive in a creative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Enjoy a supportive workplace that values your contributions and offers excellent benefits, including a group insurance plan and flexible schedules.

Benefits

Group insurance plan

Health spending account

11 statutory holidays

Social and sports activities

Flexible schedule

Candidate referral program

Inclusive work environment

Fresh fruit provided weekly

Unlimited coffee and organic tea

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in architectural design, focusing on healthcare projects.
• Registered Architect (OAA preferred) or eligible for registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design of healthcare projects ensuring patient-centered care.
• Mentor emerging architects and foster a culture of innovation in design.

Skills

Architectural Design

Healthcare Project Management

Collaboration Skills

Communication Skills

Business Development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Master’s Degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

BIM Workflows

Job description

NEUF architect(e)s | Permanent - full time

NEUF’s healthcare portfolio is growing quickly. As such, we have an opening for Architect – Healthcare Specialist. In this pivotal role, you will be a key leader in the design and delivery of significant healthcare projects, ensuring efficiency in clinical planning and facility design. You will work closely with interdisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to shape projects that meet both operational needs and long-term patient care goals. This is a valuable opportunity to build on NEUF’s healthcare expertise and contribute to the evolution of healthcare design in Canada, while mentoring and leading teams working on both small and large-scale projects. The position is a hybrid, open to working in our offices in Toronto or Ottawa.

Requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the architectural design of healthcare projects, ensuring alignment with best practices in clinical planning and patient-centered care.
• Provide strategic design leadership for hospital, acute care, ambulatory care, and long-term care projects.
• Conduct detailed clinical planning and programming, integrating operational workflows and evidence-based design principles.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, consultants, and contractors to ensure compliance with Ontario healthcare regulations and Ministry of Health and Ministry of Long-Term Care standards.
• Guide project teams through all phases, from concept to construction documentation, ensuring technical excellence and constructability.
• Perform cost-benefit analyses and risk assessments related to design decisions and facility planning.
• Engage with senior leadership, clients, and regulatory bodies to navigate project approvals and optimize design strategies.
• Mentor and develop emerging architects, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in healthcare design.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years of experience in architectural design, with a strong focus on healthcare projects.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Registered Architect (OAA preferred) or eligible for registration.
• Deep understanding of clinical workflows, hospital design, and healthcare facility requirements.
• Knowledge of Ontario’s healthcare design regulations, including CSA Z8000 and Ministry of Health requirements.
• Proven experience leading small and large-scale healthcare projects from early design through construction administration.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including hospital administrators, clinical staff, engineers, and developers.
• Proficiency in Revit and BIM workflows.
• Strong business acumen, with an ability to contribute to business development, client relationships, and proposal development.

A career at NEUF architect(e)s means evolving in a creative and collaborative environment that prioritizes the health and well-being of its 250 employees. It also offers an exceptional work environment based on a culture of respect, along with the following benefits:

• Group insurance plan with cost sharing by the employer;
• Health spending account;
• 11 statutory holidays;
• Wide range of social and sports activities fully covered by the employer;
• Close to King's Station subway and tramway, and a short walk from James Park and St-Lawrence Market;
• Flexible schedule of 37.5 hours;
• Candidate referral program;
• Inclusive work environment;
• Pleasant working atmosphere;
• Fresh fruit provided in the office every week;
• Unlimited coffee and organic tea with breathtaking views of the city!