Senior and/or Intermediate Architect - Transit

DIALOG; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave top-up programs

RRSP matching

Competitive medical and dental benefits

Vacation Buy-Up program

Reimbursement for professional memberships

Job summary

DIALOG in Vancouver seeks an experienced architect to lead innovative design projects enhancing community wellbeing. You will manage client relationships and provide guidance to junior staff while championing sustainable practices.

With over 7 years in architectural design, you should be proficient in BIM workflows, Revit, and graphic communication, contributing to large-scale projects with minimal supervision.

The role offers diverse benefits, ensuring a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years architectural design experience.
• Strong leadership experience in directing work of professional architects.
• Experience contributing to large projects (> $100 million construction value).

Responsibilities

• Innovatively design and deliver projects with stakeholder understanding.
• Develop innovative solutions to design and technical challenges.
• Lead communications with Authorities having Jurisdiction.

Skills

Architectural design experience

BIM workflows and Revit

Graphic/visual communication skills

Leadership experience

Client management

Mentoring junior staff

MS Office, MS Project, Adobe Suite

Education

Registered Architect preferred

Job description

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.

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.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity

DIALOG celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all, free of discrimination and harassment. Employment-related decisions are made without regard to sex, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and race. In accordance with DIALOG’s Accommodation Policy, accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request for candidates throughout the selection process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

At DIALOG, we believe compensation should reflect the unique talent each person brings to our team. We look at annual market data to understand how different roles are compensated in our industry, but we also recognize that your experience, skills, location, and the impact you make all play a part in shaping your total rewards. Because of this, final offers may differ from the ranges listed - we want to make sure everyone is recognized in a manner that is fair, competitive, and true to the value they bring.