Designer, Public

NORR; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

NORR in Ottawa, Canada, seeks a seasoned Designer to develop architectural solutions for varied projects, collaborate with disciplines, and coordinate design through all phases.

You bring 7–10 years of project experience, post-secondary education, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, PhotoShop, with knowledge of MEP and building codes.

NORR offers an employee-owned environment, flexible work options, and a salary range of 70,000 to 105,000 CAD per year.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed related post-secondary education
• 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
• Registered with a relevant professional architectural association is an asset
• 7-10 years of project work experience
• Experience in Public projects is an asset

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 contractor 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

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Post-secondary education in Architecture or related field

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.

Public buildings reflect community priorities and government accountability. Guided by decades of experience and a strong record of delivery, we provide cost certainty while advancing resilience, decarbonization, and accessibility. Through Indigenous partnerships, inclusive engagement, and digital innovation, we create adaptable, secure civic spaces that support services, celebrate culture, and deliver lasting impact.

Learn more about our Public Portfolio.

As a Designer, you will work with other members of the design team in order to develop design solutions appropriate to the context, budget and aesthetic requirements of architectural projects. You will collaborate with other professional disciplines and have opportunities to coordinate the design through all phases of the project.

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 contractor 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

• Successfully completed related post-secondary education
• 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
• Registered with a relevant professional architectural association is an asset
• 7-10 years of project work experience
• Experience in Public 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 $70,000.00 - $105,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be based on several factors such as education, experience, internal equity and skills.