Intermediate / Senior Architect - Transit

DIALOG-DESING; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A design and architecture firm in Vancouver is seeking an Intermediate / Senior Architect specializing in transit projects. The role involves leading design discussions, developing innovative solutions, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience and expertise in BIM workflows and Revit. Join us to contribute to sustainable infrastructure while working in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

Parental leave top-up programs

RRSP matching

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Work/life balance initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of architectural design experience.
• Expertise in BIM workflows and Revit.
• Strong leadership experience in hybrid work environments.

Responsibilities

• Innovatively design and deliver projects understanding relevant stakeholders.
• Develop innovative solutions to design and technical issues.
• Engage in design discussions and critiques.

Skills

BIM workflows

Revit

Graphic/visual communication

Leadership

MS Office

MS Project

Adobe Suite

Education

Registered Architect

Job description

Intermediate / Senior Architect - Transit

Vancouver, BC
Architecture – Architecture / Full Time / Hybrid
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 professionals who share our values and care as much about our communities as we do. We’re proud to be a Winner, committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world. Explore and join us to build and connect vibrant and sustainable communities!

How you'll make a difference :

1. Innovatively design and deliver projects with a deep curiosity to understand all relevant stakeholders (i.e., patrons and transit agencies) and develop creative responses to meet their needs.
2. Develop innovative solutions to challenging design and technical issues, championing sustainable strategies to reduce environmental impact.
3. Assist in developing and managing client relationships.
4. Lead communications with and reports to Authorities having Jurisdiction.
5. Deliver projects efficiently and effectively through inspirational leadership.
6. Provide leadership and direction to team members to develop in-house expertise and methodologies (design, technical, and quality standards) to advance the group and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our architectural work.
7. Actively contribute to design discussions, critiques, and foster a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and critical thinking.
8. Engage actively in design discussions and critiques, bringing a positive and collaborative approach to our work.
9. Champion sustainable design strategies that can reduce our environmental impact.
10. Provide inspiring leadership to project teams, mentoring junior staff, and advancing our design, technical, and quality standards.

Who you are :

• 7+ years of architectural design experience.
• Registered Architect preferred (or eligible).
• Expertise in BIM workflows and Revit, plus strong graphic/visual communication skills (hand + digital).
• Proficiency with analogue (hand) and electronic forms of visual and graphic communication.
• Strong leadership experience in establishing scope and directing the work of professional architects and technical staff on multiple projects, in a hybrid (in-studio and virtual) work environment.
• The ability to contribute to large projects (>$100 million construction value) with minimal supervision, including consultant coordination and client management.
• Experience mentoring and coaching junior architectural team members.
• Experience in leading project pursuit efforts (RFQ / RFP responses, fee letters).
• Proficient with MS Office, MS Project, and Adobe Suite.
• And you'll stand out with :
• LEED AP and/or ENV SP designation.
• Experience in designing transit facilities and managing transit clients.

Salary range: $87,000 - $120,000 per year. Our salary is flexible based on experience and qualifications. We encourage candidates who may not meet every requirement to apply, as we value diverse perspectives and a willingness to learn. DIALOG offers a range of perks and benefits, including parental leave top-up programs, RRSP matching, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, memberships discounts, work/life balance initiatives, and professional development opportunities such as CoachDIALOG, Integrateducation, and more.