Healthcare ARCHITECT OAA

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Architect – Healthcare Specialist to lead significant healthcare projects. This role offers the chance to shape innovative healthcare environments through strategic design leadership and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. You will guide projects from concept to construction, ensuring compliance with Ontario healthcare regulations while fostering mentorship among emerging architects. Join a dynamic, inclusive team dedicated to advancing healthcare design in Canada, providing you with a supportive environment to grow your career and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Employer-supported group insurance plan

Virtual healthcare and health spending account

4 sick days and 11 statutory holidays

Fully covered social and sports activities

Flexible 37.5-hour schedule with summer hours

Inclusive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead healthcare architectural projects ensuring best practices in patient care.
• Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to meet healthcare regulations.

Skills

Healthcare Project Leadership

Clinical Planning

Facility Design

Collaboration Skills

Communication Skills

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Revit

BIM workflows

Job description

Architect – Healthcare Specialist

Location: Toronto - Gorgeous Office

Salary: $120K + Negotiable based on Experience

We are seeking an experienced Architect – Healthcare Specialist to lead the design and delivery of significant healthcare projects. This role involves strategic leadership in clinical planning, facility design, and project execution, ensuring efficiency and alignment with best practices in patient-centered care. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to shape innovative healthcare environments. This position is hybrid, with opportunities to work from offices in Toronto or Ottawa.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead healthcare architectural projects, ensuring best practices in clinical planning and patient care.
2. Provide strategic design leadership for hospital, acute care, ambulatory, and long-term care facilities.
3. Conduct clinical planning and programming, integrating operational workflows and evidence-based design.
4. Collaborate with healthcare professionals, consultants, and contractors to meet Ontario healthcare regulations and Ministry of Health standards.
5. Oversee project phases from concept to construction documentation, ensuring technical excellence.
6. Perform cost-benefit analyses and risk assessments related to design decisions.
7. Engage with senior leadership, clients, and regulatory bodies to navigate project approvals.
8. Mentor and support emerging architects, fostering innovation in healthcare design.

Qualifications & Experience:

1. 8+ years of architectural experience, with a strong focus on healthcare projects.
2. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture.
3. Registered Architect (OAA preferred) or eligible for registration.
4. Expertise in clinical workflows, hospital design, and healthcare facility requirements.
5. Knowledge of Ontario healthcare design regulations, including CSA Z8000 and Ministry of Health standards.
6. Proven experience leading healthcare projects from early design through construction.
7. Strong collaboration and communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
8. Proficiency in Revit and BIM workflows.
9. Business acumen with the ability to contribute to client relationships and proposal development.

Benefits:

1. Employer-supported group insurance plan.
2. Virtual healthcare and health spending account.
3. 4 sick days and 11 statutory holidays.
4. Fully covered social and sports activities.
5. Flexible 37.5-hour schedule with summer hours.
6. Inclusive and collaborative work environment.

Join us to shape the future of healthcare design in Canada while advancing your career in a dynamic, supportive environment.

WHAT TO DO NOW

If you believe this position could be the right fit for you, apply now or email your resume directly to [e-mail].

We thank all candidates for their application, however, only those who meet the requirements above will be contacted.

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