Senior Architect – Community Design & Leadership

Architecture49 Inc.; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Architecture49 Inc. in Thunder Bay, Ontario, seeks a senior architect licensed in Ontario to lead design teams and coordinate multidisciplinary projects across Canada.

You will guide clients, ensure design quality, and manage schedule and budget while fostering relationships with Indigenous communities. Ideal candidates have 15+ years in similar roles, deep knowledge of Ontario/National codes, BIM with REVIT/AutoCAD, and familiarity with Visualization tools; French skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Licensed architect in Ontario (OAA) is required.
• 15+ years of experience in a senior architectural role.
• Strong knowledge of provincial and national codes and standards.
• Experience with BIM workflows using REVIT and AutoCAD.
• French communication a potential asset; ability to engage Indigenous communities is a plus.
• Willingness to relocate to Thunder Bay area; relocation support possible.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams in producing architectural design solutions and construction drawings.
• Manage staff, lead project meetings, and coordinate building disciplines on complex projects.
• Perform internal reviews and quality checks for compliance with codes and standards.
• Serve as a senior client advisor on projects.
• Provide technical and administrative oversight to meet client needs within time and budget targets.
• Oversee project financials including planning, scheduling, forecasting and staffing.
• Travel to communities and work sites in the Seaway Corridor.

Skills

BIM workflows

REVIT

AutoCAD

Indigenous community relationships

French communication (asset)

Education

Ontario licensure (OAA)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

Visualization software

Job description

Architecture49 Inc. in Thunder Bay, Ontario, seeks a senior architect licensed in Ontario to lead design teams and coordinate multidisciplinary projects across Canada.

You will guide clients, ensure design quality, and manage schedule and budget while fostering relationships with Indigenous communities. Ideal candidates have 15+ years in similar roles, deep knowledge of Ontario/National codes, BIM with REVIT/AutoCAD, and familiarity with Visualization tools; French skills are a plus.