Intermediate Project Architect - Healthcare

DIALOG; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative design firm in Edmonton is seeking an Intermediate Project Architect to join their diverse team focused on healthcare infrastructure projects. The candidate will work collaboratively with partners and senior architects to design environments that promote healing and community wellbeing. A flexible salary range of $87,000 - $99,000 is offered based on experience, along with numerous benefits including parental leave programs and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Parental leave top-up programs

RRSP matching

Competitive medical and dental benefits

Encouraged work/life balance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-8 years architectural design experience, preferably with healthcare projects.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience mentoring junior architectural team members.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively in a One-Team environment where all voices are valued.
• Develop innovative solutions for healthcare infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to all project phases from planning to documentation.

Skills

Architectural design experience

Interpersonal skills

3D modeling

Parametric modeling

Visualization using Rhino

Communication skills

Education

Registered Architect in British Columbia or Alberta

Tools

Rhino

Grasshopper

Adobe Suite

Job description

Here at DIALOG, we are passionate about design and believe it can and should meaningfully improve the wellbeing of our communities and the environment we all share.

We are a multi-disciplinary collaborative of architects, interior designers, urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, landscape architects and sustainability experts who design for community wellbeing and urban vibrancy. We are a fun-loving bunch of big thinkers and city-shapers, who are collaborative in our approach, diverse in our perspectives, aspirational in our pursuits, and optimistic about what’s next. We’re always looking for passionate people who share our values and care as much about our communities as we do. We're proud to be a Certified B Corporation and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world.

Explore our studios and join us!

Do you want to help change how we design and deliver large scale infrastructure projects? Do you want to work within a collaborative environment where the Owner, Design Team, General Contractor, Mechanical Contractor and Electrical Contractor work as a unified team in a best-for-project environment? If yes, we're looking for a Intermediate Project Architect to round out our diverse and innovative team to help us design the future of healthcare. Working closely with Partners, Associates and Senior Architects, you will help us lead teams for healthcare planning and design.

Our integrated national healthcare team is driven by collaboration and a shared passion for solving complex challenges. We delight in the art and science of designing spaces that go beyond function - creating environments that promote healing, dignity, and resilience. Every project demands empathy, creativity, and technical excellence, and our team approaches each opportunity with tireless commitment to improving lives and strengthening communities.

How you'll make a difference:

• Work in a unique, collaborative One-Team environment where all voices are valued and heard;
• Bring a thorough understanding of how our industry can improve work processes to bring value to the challenging physical environment of healthcare;
• Embrace the “art of the possible” - new ways of working and looking at how we can best design and deliver healthcare infrastructure;
• Innovatively design and deliver projects with a deep curiosity to understand all relevant needs and develop creative responses to project opportunities/challenges;
• Develop innovative solutions to challenging design and technical issues, championing sustainable strategies to reduce environmental impact;
• Assisting in developing and managing client relationships;
• Actively contribute to design discussions, critiques, and a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and critical thinking;
• Contribute to all project phases including Master Planning, feasibility studies, Design, Construction Documentation and Contract Administration;
• Generate technical drawings including production of construction documents with support from the project architect and senior technologists; and
• Maintain clear communication and coordination with internal team members and team leaders.

Who you are:

• 5-8 years architectural design experience (experience with healthcare projects an asset but not required);
• Registered Architect preferred (or eligible) in British Columbia or Alberta;
• Thrives and has fun working in a fast paced environment;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Skilled in 3D modeling, parametric modeling and visualization using Rhino, Grasshopper and Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) an asset;
• Proficiency with analogue (hand) and electronic forms of visual and graphic communication;
• Experience mentoring and coaching junior architectural team members;
• Team oriented and committed collaborator; and
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on effective collaboration and integration.

$87,000 - $99,000 a year

Our salary range is flexible based on candidate's experience and qualifications.

This role requires the ability to travel for several days at a time.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! We’re looking for future DIALOGers who are eager to learn, bring unique perspectives, and want to make a real difference in the world—even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification.

Perks & Benefits

Parental leave top‑up programs for all parents upon the birth or adoption of a child, RRSP matching, competitive medical and dental benefits coverage upon the first day of employment, discounted memberships, encouraged work/life balance with gifted time off during the holiday season and Vacation Buy‑Up program, and reimbursement for professional memberships and dues are just a few of the benefits that DIALOGers enjoy.

Professional Development

DIALOG offers continued professional growth through leadership development opportunities specifically designed for our collaborative culture. Among others, some of our programs include: CoachDIALOG which equips our coaches with essential communication and feedback strategies for building great teams; Integrateducation™ supports DIALOGers in accredited continuing education opportunities; technical skills development via e-learning pathways; and financial support for relevant external learning opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

DIALOG celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all, free of discrimination and harassment. Employment‑related decisions are made without regard to sex, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and race. In accordance with DIALOG’s Accommodation Policy, accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request for candidates throughout the selection process.