Multi-Unit Residential Architect (Remote)

Helio urban developments; Halifax; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive design-build firm seeks licensed architects with multi-unit residential experience to innovate housing solutions. The role emphasizes rapid design delivery and the standardization of architectural practices, providing full benefits and competitive compensation for high-performing professionals. Be part of a team that values swift excellence and family-centric outcomes.

Benefits

Full health, dental, and vision benefits

RRSP matching

$5K learning budget

Stock options

Access to latest tech/software

Qualifications

• 3+ years in multi-unit residential architecture.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and parametric design.
• Experience delivering permit-ready drawings swiftly.

Responsibilities

• Create systems for delivering designs in under 10 days.
• Adapt standard designs for diverse site conditions.
• Coordinate construction documents across building systems.

Skills

Revit

BIM

Design standardization

Systems thinking

Fast-paced design

Tools

Dynamo

Grasshopper

Job description

LICENSED ARCHITECTS ONLY - Requires NSAA license + multi-unit residential experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Must Have ALL :

3+ years multi-unit residential experience (4+ unit buildings, not single-family)

Advanced Revit / BIM proficiency (parametric design capability)

Fast-paced design experience (permit-ready drawings in weeks, not months)

Systems thinking mindset (standardization over one-off custom design)

If you don't meet ALL five requirements, do not apply. We only consider qualified residential housing specialists.

MANDATORY SCREENING QUESTIONS

Your application MUST include detailed answers. Applications without complete answers will be automatically rejected.

• What multi-unit residential projects have you designed? Include project names, unit counts, your specific role, and timeline from concept to permit.
• Describe your Revit / BIM experience level. What parametric design tools have you used (Dynamo, Grasshopper, etc.)? Provide specific examples.
• What's the fastest you've delivered permit-ready drawings? Describe the project type, scope, and how you achieved speed without sacrificing quality.
• How do you approach design standardization vs. customization? Give an example of creating efficient design systems for repeated use.
• Are you available for immediate start on contract basis?

COMPENSATION & OPPORTUNITY

CONTRACT PHASE :

• 10-15 projects annually = $50,000-$105,000 / year potential
• Prove your fit while earning competitive rates
• Full benefits : Health / dental / vision, RRSP matching, $5K learning budget
• Stock options and latest tech / software included

This compensation is 20-50% above Nova Scotia market rates because one A-player architect delivers 3-5x the impact of average talent.

WHY THIS ROLE EXISTS

Every week of design delay costs a family another month waiting for housing. Traditional architecture treats each project as unique. We see patterns.

Your mission : Create design systems that deliver permit-ready drawings in 7-10 days instead of 7 weeks. Your templates will enable hundreds of units annually through systematic excellence.

You build what you design. Our vertical integration means your morning sketch becomes next month's foundation pour. When something could work better, you see it happen and fix it for the next project.

A WEEK IN YOUR LIFE

Monday : Review construction feedback from last month's design. Update your template. Better foundation detail saves 2 days per build.

Tuesday : New 8-unit project. Adapt your standard design to sloped lot using parametric constraints. Done by lunch.

Wednesday : Coordinate with engineer on ICF adaptation. Your structural understanding eliminates three revision cycles.

Thursday : Permit submission. Your package is so complete, municipal reviewers thank you.

Friday : Design sprint with team. Your modular mechanical room idea cuts costs 15%.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced Revit / BIM with parametric design capability
• Dynamo or Grasshopper experience preferred
• Construction documentation across all building systems

Performance Expectations :

WHO THRIVES HERE

Perfect fit :

• Pattern finders who see systems where others see one-offs
• Speed demons who deliver excellence on aggressive timelines
• Builders who want to see designs constructed immediately
• Mission-driven professionals who measure success in families housed

Not suitable for :

• Architects who need every project to be unique
• Those who love long contemplative design processes
• Candidates preferring corporate hierarchy over startup culture
• Commercial / institutional specialists without housing experience

ABOUT HELIO

We're a vertically integrated design-build firm solving housing through systematic excellence. We operate like a tech startup in a traditional industrytransparent, fast, obsessed with continuous improvement.

12 people delivering what traditionally takes firms 5x our sizethrough systems, not bureaucracy. Work directly with founders and construction team on 12 projects underway with rapid scaling ahead.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Submit in this order :

• PDF portfolio showing multi-unit residential projects with timelines
• Complete answers to the 5 mandatory screening questions
• Two professional references from multi-unit residential projects
• Cover letter explaining your approach to systematic design vs. custom architecture

We're interviewing for 2 architect positions this month. Fast process : Application portfolio review technical interview offer.

Ready to revolutionize housing design? Apply today.