Architecture Lead

Mattamy Homes; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homebuilding company in Canada is seeking an Architecture Lead to join their Product Development Team in Mississauga. This full-time role involves providing strategic leadership, ensuring compliance as the Architect of Record, and managing multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate is a licensed architect with significant experience in complex projects and strong BIM expertise. The position offers a hybrid work environment, and we encourage diverse applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in architecture or engineering leadership roles.
• Proven track record in managing large, complex projects.
• Strong understanding of building science, structural systems, and MEP integration.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the architectural vision for product development.
• Serve as the Architect of Record, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Lead and coach multidisciplinary technical architects.

Skills

Licensed Architect in Ontario (OAA)

Expertise in AutoCAD

Expertise in Revit

BIM workflows

Building codes (Part 3 & Part 9)

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Location: Mississauga, Ontario – Hybrid (4 days/week in office)

Company: Mattamy Homes

Department: Product Development Team

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Reports to: Senior Vice President, Integration

When it comes to forward‑thinking homebuilding and thoughtfully planned communities, Canadians think of Mattamy Homes. That success is centred on a foundation of great people – our team is solid. We’re optimistic, hardworking and supportive, and we learn and grow together to create a positive impact in the homebuilding industry.

We encourage you to be exactly who you are, bring your opinion, and see your contribution count. Your career is a source of pride at an environmentally‑conscious, action‑oriented organisation with big plans for the future.

What we offer

The Architecture Lead will provide strategic leadership and coordinate the technical architecture function within the Product Development Team (PDT). The role requires a licensed architect with stamping authority to serve as the Architect of Record and to ensure compliance, constructability, design integrity, and innovation across all product development initiatives. The Architecture Lead will lead a multidisciplinary team of technical architects and act as the central point of integration between design, engineering and manufacturing processes, driving efficiency and consistency across architectural deliverables.

What you’ll do

• Define and execute the architectural vision for product development, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
• Serve as the Architect of Record, providing professional seal/stamp on drawings and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Lead and coach multidisciplinary technical architects.
• Contribute to establishment of governance for design standards, quality assurance and risk management and ensure they are followed.
• Drive adoption of advanced technologies (BIM, digital twins, modular systems).
• Champion continuous improvement and standardisation of architectural practices.
• Act as primary liaison with external consultants, regulatory bodies, and industry associations.
• Oversee permitting and compliance processes at a corporate level.
• Ensure seamless integration of architectural, structural and MEP systems within product designs.
• Collaborate with Design, R&D and Manufacturing teams to maintain alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Review and approve architectural and engineering drawings for accuracy, constructability and compliance.
• Apply building codes (Part 3 & Part 9) and internal quality standards to all deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement in design processes, leveraging BIM and advanced modelling tools (Revit, AutoCAD).
• Support development of “The Rule Book” for standardised design practices across PDT.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect in Ontario (OAA) with authority to stamp drawings.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in architecture or engineering leadership roles, ideally in residential or modular construction.
• Proven track record in managing large, complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of building science, structural systems and MEP integration.
• Expertise in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM workflows and building codes.
• Strong business acumen and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Bonus points

• Experience with advanced manufacturing or modular building systems.
• Strategic thinker with ability to balance design excellence and operational efficiency.
• Influential leader with a collaborative and innovative mindset.

We encourage applicants who meet most of the role requirements to apply – it’s okay if you don’t have 100% of the requirements. If you’re the right candidate, we’ll help you learn and grow.

Who we are

Mattamy Homes is the largest family‑owned homebuilder in North America, with 40‑plus years of history across Canada and the United States. Every year, Mattamy helps more than 8,000 families realize their dream of home ownership.

At Mattamy, we’re passionate about creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work. Diversity and inclusion are important to the work we do to support our homebuyers, colleagues and communities.

Mattamy Homes Canada is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any aspect of the selection process, please notify us at the time of your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Qualified applicants will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.