Senior and / or Intermediate Architect - Transit

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

Job summary

A design consultancy in Vancouver is seeking a Senior and/or Intermediate Architect to join their hybrid team. The role emphasizes innovative design, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable practices. Candidates should possess over 7 years of architectural experience and proficiency in BIM and Revit. Salary ranges from $87,000 to $120,000, dependent on experience. Benefits include parental leave programs, RRSP matching, and professional development support.

Benefits

Parental leave top-up programs

RRSP matching

Competitive medical and dental benefits

Gifted time off during holidays

Vacation Buy-Up program

Reimbursement for professional memberships

Qualifications

• 7+ years architectural design experience.
• Experience mentoring and coaching junior architects.
• Proficient in both hand and digital graphic communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver projects considering stakeholder needs.
• Champion sustainable strategies to minimize environmental impact.
• Lead client relationships and manage project delivery.

Skills

Architectural design experience

BIM workflows and Revit

Graphic communication skills

Leadership

Education

Registered Architect (or eligible)

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Adobe Suite

Job description

Senior and / or Intermediate 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, and 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 :

• 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
• Develop innovative solutions to challenging design and technical issues, championing sustainable strategies to reduce environmental impact
• Assisting in developing and managing client relationships
• Leading communications with and reports to Authorities having Jurisdiction
• Delivering projects efficiently and effectively through inspirational leadership
• Providing leadership and direction to team members to develop in-house expertise and methodologies (design, technical and quality standards, etc.) to advance the group and the efficiency and effectiveness of our architectural work
• Actively contribute to design discussions, critiques, and a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and critical thinking
• Championing sustainable design strategies that can reduce our environmental impact
• Provide inspiring leadership to project teams, mentoring junior staff and advancing our design, technical, and quality standards.

Who you are :

• 7+ years 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

$87,000 - $120,000 a year. Our salary range is flexible based on candidate's experience and qualifications. 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.