Senior Architect

Dillon Consulting Limited; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Senior Architect for a remote or hybrid role in Canada. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience managing complex architectural projects, strong design and presentation skills, and collaboration abilities. This position offers an opportunity to work on multifaceted projects and contribute to a respected team renowned for its commitment to community-centric design.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer matching retirement savings

Student loan repayment assistance

Flexible work hours

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

Wellness Subsidy

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in delivering complex projects.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects with high expectations.
• Registered Architect licensed in Nova Scotia.

Responsibilities

• Establish and support the design vision of new projects.
• Manage coordination of the project team.
• Contribute to business development through proposals.

Skills

Architectural design

Construction techniques

Collaboration

Project management

Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

Revit

Bluebeam

Time management

Design and presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Registered Architect license

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

MS Office Suite

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

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FBM, one of Atlantic Canada’s most recognized and award-winning design and planning firms, is seeking a Senior Architect to work a remote or hybrid schedule based out of their brand-new office in Halifax, NS, or with flexibility to work anywhere across Canada.

A studio of collaborating architects, interior designers, planners, and various subject matter experts, FBM is responsible for the design of a wide range of built environments. For more than 100 years, FBM has been creating spaces that enhance the quality of life within them and the communities they serve. We call this people-driven design.

In 2025, FBM entered into a Partnership with Dillon Consulting Limited. These two proudly Canadian, employee-owned and operated firms are excited to join forces to support the needs of clients from coast to coast to coast.

Your Opportunity

This opportunity may be the right fit if you have a passion for architectural design and presentation, a strong knowledge of construction techniques and detailing, and enjoy collaborating with others to solve project challenges. You are self-motivated, thrive in client and project team environments, and your attention to detail and work ethic have helped you successfully manage multiple complex projects with high expectations.

For the Senior Architect role, reporting to the Project Architect and Healthcare Team Lead, we are seeking a highly professional individual with 10+ years of experience delivering complex projects—such as research, institutional, healthcare or educational facilities. The ideal candidate will bring leadership, strategic insight, and well-established industry connections. This role involves contributing to projects that are multifaceted and technically sophisticated, requiring a depth of experience, discretion, and the ability to navigate stakeholder expectations in sensitive environments.

By joining the FBM team, you will be joining a firm that has developed an excellent reputation for award-winning work and an extensive portfolio of community-based projects including the Halifax Central Library, Richmond Yards, and the new Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre. You’ll be part of a dedicated team of professionals who are proud of the communities they work with and value a culture of skill diversification and development. We empower employees through mentorship, learning, and opportunities for professional growth. FBM prioritizes strong working relationships and a sense of belonging through engaging social events, employee surveys, and responsiveness. This commitment to professional growth and team culture has earned FBM recognition as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for three consecutive years.

Responsibilities

• Establish and support the design vision of new projects and communicate the vision to the project team including sub-consultants
• Together with the Client, establish the project schedule and ensure the project remains on time and deliverable dates are met
• Manage coordination of the project (drawings / design / specs) the project team
• Communicate with the Client and subconsultants as necessary to support the project
• Manage the pre-design phase of the project including functional programming by preparing reports, sketches, and undertaking research
• Manage the overall design of the project and quality control of the documents
• Support coordination of the sub-consultants’ work
• Contribute to business development through proposal writing and Client engagement.

Qualifications

Candidates will be a registered Architect who is licensed or able to be licensed in Nova Scotia.

Experience

Have a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), MS Office Suite.

Have a working knowledge in Revit and Bluebeam

Have strong time management and scheduling skills to successfully meet deadlines.

Have the ability to work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team environment.

Have excellent design and presentation skills and experience developing construction documents.

Have excellent communication, presentation, and graphic communication skills

About FBM

FBM is a mid-sized architectural, interior design, and planning firm based in downtown Halifax. We recently moved into our own purpose-built mixed-use office building in the eclectic and growing Halifax North End, a short walk from Halifax Commons. FBM boasts an impressive portfolio of award-winning architectural and planning projects achieved over its 100-plus-year history in Atlantic Canada and has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers, Nova Scotia’s Top Employers, and one of Canada’s Top Small / Medium Employers.

In addition, we offer :

A Competitive Compensation Package

Comprehensive health benefits

Employer matching retirement savings plan

Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions

Flexible work hours and hybrid working options

FBM values its staff and the work they do every day. We recognize that everyone’s needs are different, so we’re offering flexible and hybrid work options to help balance work and personal life.

Employee and Family Assistance program

A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.

Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.

Wellness Subsidy

Our employees can take advantage of a wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and / or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at FBM

Our ethos, people-driven design, means that we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that reflects the communities and clients we serve, and the people with whom we work.

We are proud to be recognized among Canada’s Top Employers.

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Industries

Business Consulting and Services

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