Licensed Senior Architect

CIMA; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 97,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

RRSP matching

Employee ownership

3–5 weeks vacation

Work-life balance

Job summary

CIMA+ in Mississauga is seeking a Licensed Senior Architect to lead the Buildings Group on diverse projects, from transit to education and healthcare. The role emphasizes mentorship, design leadership, QA/QC, and strong client liaison across stages.

Candidates bring a minimum of 10 years of experience, Ontario licensure (OAA), and proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams while delivering quality projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect with OAA registration.
• 10+ years leading architecture projects.
• Proven QA/QC oversight of design deliverables.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the project team in preparing conceptual designs, presentations, design development, and construction documents across various projects
• Oversee and integrate multi-disciplinary inputs into the design process, working with specialists in areas such as traffic engineering, transportation safety, storm water management, geotechnical engineering, and environmental/ecology
• Assume the role of Project Manager, controlling and managing resources, budgets, and schedules for multiple projects
• Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison for clients, ensuring effective communication and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle
• Assist in managing and guiding the architectural staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
• Prepare presentation materials and renderings for client meetings, public consultations, and design review processes
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and prepare materials for permit application packages to secure necessary approvals
• Provide contract administration and/or construction inspection services as required
• Support continuous professional development by participating in internal and external learning opportunities
• Represent the architectural team at project meetings, sharing insights and leadership across all stages of design and implementation
• Contribute to the creation of written materials, including proposals, design briefs, meeting reports, and other documentation associated with the architectural design process
• Lead design development and review processes, ensuring quality and alignment with client goals and project standards
• Mentor junior staff, fostering growth and development within the team
• Conduct QA/QC of drawings and specifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements and standards

Skills

Leadership

QA/QC

Project Management

Client liaison

MS Office

Education

Licensed Architect, OAA

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 97360 - CAD 133870 - yearly

Company Description

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to.

Welcome to people who like people, to brilliant minds, tomorrow’s visionaries, challenge seekers, collaborators, and those with an entrepreneurial spirit in their DNA.

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. At CIMA+, we care about our people and make sure that they feel valued, appreciated, and part of the team. You could even become a shareholder in the company.

At CIMA+, we give you the freedom and flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to.

Welcome to CIMA+

Job Description

CIMA+'s Buildings team (includingC2 Architecture Inc.) is renowned for its expertise in designing high-quality buildings. We are committed to providing the most rigorous and responsible solutions to both architectural and engineering challenges and offer a diverse range of projects from the initial planning stages to design and construction including transportation-based projects, educational, commercial, residential, industrial, community-based projects, water/wastewater, provincial and municipal projects. CIMA+ cultivates career growth and provides opportunities as unique as you are. With a constant desire to offer our clients the best possible service, we have set up a team of specialists dedicated to high-performance projects to support our clients and design teams across Canada. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

We are currently looking for aLicensed Senior Architect to join our Buildings Group (C2 Architecture Inc) in theMississauga office, operating within a hybrid model, and supporting the satellite offices in the East GTA. This leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to advance your career while working collaboratively within a dynamic team. You will have the chance to lead and manage a wide range of projects across multiple sectors, including transit, commercial, education, healthcare, and federal markets.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor the project team in preparing conceptual designs, presentations, design development, and construction documents across various projects
• Oversee and integrate multi-disciplinary inputs into the design process, working with specialists in areas such as traffic engineering, transportation safety, storm water management, geotechnical engineering, and environmental/ecology
• Assume the role of Project Manager, controlling and managing resources, budgets, and schedules for multiple projects
• Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison for clients, ensuring effective communication and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle
• Assist in managing and guiding the architectural staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
• Prepare presentation materials and renderings for client meetings, public consultations, and design review processes
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and prepare materials for permit application packages to secure necessary approvals
• Provide contract administration and/or construction inspection services as required
• Support continuous professional development by participating in internal and external learning opportunities
• Represent the architectural team at project meetings, sharing insights and leadership across all stages of design and implementation
• Contribute to the creation of written materials, including proposals, design briefs, meeting reports, and other documentation associated with the architectural design process
• Lead design development and review processes, ensuring quality and alignment with client goals and project standards
• Mentor junior staff, fostering growth and development within the team
• Conduct QA/QC of drawings and specifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements and standards

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect, OAA registration required
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in architecture, with a proven track record of leading successful projects / Stamping projects.
• Proven ability to oversee QA/QC of design deliverables and ensure project standards are met
• Strong Contract Administration experience overseeing the contracts between parties in a construction project
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on quality and client satisfaction
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Valid Ontario driver’s license with a clean driving record and access to a reliable personal vehicle
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• LEED or Passive House accreditation is an asset
• Integrity, team spirit, and a commitment to excellence

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution
• As an employee-owned company,an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all eligible employees
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills

Additional Information

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities forcandidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,socio-economic status or background, etc.).

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenouspeople, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying foretreatment.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible. Accommodations are available in accordance with CIMA's policies. If you require an accommodation, please let us know.