Principal Architect, Health Sector

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture and engineering firm in Toronto seeks a Principal and Architect to lead healthcare design projects. The candidate will mentor team members, develop client relationships, and contribute to award-winning engagements. A degree in Architecture and significant experience in the AEC industry are required. This role offers a collaborative environment and focuses on innovative, sustainable designs.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Recent experience in healthcare design with various specialties.
• 15+ years of experience in the AEC industry preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to balance project delivery and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead major healthcare design projects.
• Build relationships and attract top-tier clients.
• Mentor and coach team members for development.

Skills

Healthcare design expertise

Business development skills

Project leadership

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture

LEED AP Credential

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

To be successful as a Principal and Architect in our principal-led practice, a collaborative mindset is essential. You will be surrounded by our network of resources and trusted to collaborate with clients and internal teams alike as a thought-leader, Health Sector champion, brand ambassador, and expert in project delivery. Our leaders remain engaged in projects and contribute in a meaningful way to making our clients more successful. Successful candidates will have a strong understanding of healthcare design and delivery, will be active listeners, able to develop relationships internally and externally—nurturing long-lasting client bonds, connecting the ideal Stantec disciplines and team members with opportunities, pursuing new projects in your region and across North America and challenging your colleagues every day to be the best. As a trusted partner within the Global Health Sector, you will champion design excellence through creation of fiscally responsible, award-winning engagements with a focus on positive health outcomes. You will be supported by the full breadth and depth of the Global Health Sector team and will have the opportunity to develop integrated design proposals for cutting edge and world-class projects in partnership with top tier marketing, while leading and mentoring others and collaborating with team members to contribute to the final deliverables, bringing inspiration to your daily practice.

Your Key Responsibilities

To be an Architectural project leader for the design and delivery of major healthcare projects, ranging from 80,000 sqft to as large as 1.5 million sq ft

To interface regularly with architectural and engineering leaders across North America to thrive and contribute within the integrated design practice

Serve as a local leader to inspire our team, represent healthcare design, and reinforce the global brand of Stantec

Sustain and grow revenue within your region and across the North American market, helping to attract top tier clients and achieve top line growth for the health sector

Collaborate with technical and managerial project leads to achieve key operational performance metrics including traditional financial metrics as well as demonstrating improved health outcomes for the projects we deliver

Lead local and regional business development pursuits including pre-positioning, strategic proposal development inclusive of interior design, medical planning, architecture and engineering professionals, to achieve business development and financial goals in accordance with Stantec policies

Serve as a seller-doer generating work, creating long-term relationships and delivering long-term value to clients for Stantec

Develop and maintain industry relationships and visibility with current and prospective clients, sub-consultants, competitor / teaming partners, and potential recruits

Contribute to the thought leadership and brand of Stantec, by sharing knowledge and innovation stories at key client engagements, industry events and across professional networks

Mentor and coach the next generation of designers and thought leaders, as well as receive mentoring and coaching from our established team

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Recent experience in healthcare with interest in specialty focus along with appreciation for any or all of the following markets : Acute Care, Outpatient Care, Women’s Health, Behavioral Health / Mental Health, Cancer / Proton Therapy, Long Term Care and Seniors Living project(s).

Acumen related to project delivery innovations in IPD, APD, Modular approaches and related advancements.

Demonstrated design, planning, leadership experience on major projects.

Ability to lead project teams across a range of healthcare project types and scales with proven ability to balance a book of business in this regard.

Technical understanding of Architecture for health facilities, with direct design experience in functional programming, site selection, core and shell, fit out and / or interior design.

Experience with strategic pre-positioning for pursuits inclusive of engagement strategies, responding to Expression of Interests, Statements of Qualifications, Requests for Proposals, formal interviews, and professional fee and contract negotiations.

Strong business development skills, including significant experience developing and maintaining productive relationships with a client base, a seller-doer capable of generating work and creating long-term relationships and delivering long-term value to clients for Stantec.

An entrepreneurial orientation with strong understanding of the business development challenges of a consulting-services provider.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Excellent organization, coordination, leadership, team building and team engagement talent.

Knowledge of market assessment techniques and insights along with ability to create aspirational and achievable business plans.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture or equivalent required.

Licensed and credentialed Architect is preferred.

15+ years of experience in the AEC industry preferred.

LEED AP Credential preferred.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may require travel and include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Transparency : In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary : Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term / long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary / casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada | ON | Toronto

Organization : BC-1400 Buildings-CA Ontario GTA

Employee Status : Regular

Travel : Yes

Schedule : Full time

Job Posting : 17 / 06 / 2025 09 : 06 : 11

Req ID : REQ250001J0

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