Architect, Public Buildings

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.

Vancouver

On-site

CAD 103,300 - 153,300

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading global design firm is seeking a Senior Architect in Vancouver, specializing in federal and defence-sector facilities. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex building projects while ensuring compliance with federal standards. Ideally, candidates should have over 15 years of architectural experience and be licensed architects. The position entails project oversight, risk management, and mentoring staff. A pay range of $103,300 to $153,300 is offered based on location and experience.

Qualifications

15+ years of architectural experience required.
Licensed Architect (OAA or AIBC) necessary.
Experience with federal and DND facility projects.

Responsibilities

Lead design and technical development for government projects.
Guide projects through all planning and construction phases.
Mentor emerging architectural staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Compliance

Architectural Design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Master’s degree in Architecture

Job description

Your Opportunity

Join a Top 10 global design firm within our growing Architecture Practice. Our team leads complex architectural projects across Healthcare, Transit, Civic, Federal, Industrial, Aviation, and Education sectors — with a particular need for deep expertise in Defence and Security environments.

Stantec’s Buildings Practice in Toronto and Vancouver, is actively seeking a Senior Architect with extensive experience delivering federal and defence-sector facilities, including projects for DND, RCMP, PSPC, and other high security governmental clients. This role is ideal for a technically strong, detail oriented architect who excels in regulated, mission critical environments and is experienced in navigating federal design standards, procurement processes, and security protocols. You will lead multidisciplinary teams through all project phases — from planning and concept development to contract documents, construction, and commissioning — ensuring compliance, quality, and alignment with federal client objectives.

Your Key Responsibilities

Architectural Leadership

Lead design and technical development for federal and defence-sector building projects.
Oversee the production of architectural drawings, specifications, and BIM deliverables.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal design standards, codes, guidelines, and security requirements.
Provide architectural oversight during construction administration, ensuring design intent and performance criteria are maintained.
Coordinate with engineering disciplines to deliver cohesive, technically rigorous solutions.

Project Delivery

Guide projects through all phases: planning, design, procurement, construction, and close-out.
Maintain schedules, budgets, quality metrics, and risk controls across multiple workstreams.
Prepare federal submission packages, milestone deliverables, and documentation required by authorities having jurisdiction.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Act as a key liaison with DND, federal agencies, project authorities, user groups, and security representatives.
Translate federal program requirements and performance standards into architectural solutions.
Lead design presentations, working sessions, and technical reviews with high level stakeholders.

Types of Facilities You Will Lead

Defence & Security Infrastructure
Government Administrative Facilities
Justice, Policing, and Public Safety Projects
Specialized, mission critical and high security environments

Risk & Compliance Management

Identify, track, and mitigate project risks throughout the lifecycle.
Maintain an active Risk Register to document potential issues, impacts, and mitigation plans.
Escalate risks appropriately and ensure all stakeholders are aligned on contingency strategies.

Leadership & Team Development

Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration.
Mentor emerging architectural staff and support professional growth.
Manage studio resources, workflows, and quality assurance procedures.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Significant portfolio of federal and DND facility projects, including secure environments.
Strong understanding of federal procurement, PSPC standards, and Treasury Board design requirements.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams on complex, phased, or highly technical projects.
Eligible for Secret Level Security Clearance or higher (or active clearance preferred).
Exceptional communication skills, with a client focused and solution driven mindset.
Strong presentation, documentation, and leadership capabilities.
Ability to balance competing priorities across concurrent projects.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture; Master’s considered an asset.
Licensed Architect (OAA or AIBC) with 15+ years of architectural experience.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may require travel and include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range

Locations in GTA & Ottawa Ontario - $103,300.00 - $153,300.00 Annually

Primary Location

Canada | ON | Toronto

Organization

1400 Buildings-CA Ontario GTA-Toronto ON

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

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