Senior Architect, Health Sciences

Equest; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced Architect to develop innovative design solutions for educational institutions. This role requires over 15 years of project experience, proficiency in architectural software such as Revit and AutoCAD, and effective collaboration with various professional disciplines. Join us to create inclusive and sustainable learning environments.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of project work experience.
• Experience in all phases of the project cycle is required.
• Registered with a relevant professional architectural association is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural designs to meet quality parameters.
• Coordinate design intent with other disciplines.
• Prepare design reports, drawings and models.

Skills

Architectural design software

Project management

Collaboration with disciplines

Site visitation

Education

Post-secondary education in architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

PhotoShop

Job description

School design strategies must take a holistic view of creating more flexible, connected, sustainable and inclusive learning environments. From primary schools to higher education institutions, we design to support an exceptional user experience for students, faculty and staff to realize positive learning outcomes. Creating a stimulating environment can directly impact the development and pace of learning for students of any age. We understand how inclusive classrooms, advancing technologies and evolving student expectations influence educational facilities design.

Learn more about our Health Sciences Portfolio.

As an Architect, you will work with other members of the design team in order to develop design solutions appropriate to the context, budget and aesthetic requirements of architectural projects. You will collaborate with other professional disciplines and have opportunities to coordinate the design through all phases of the project.

Responsibilities

• Compiles information from reports and published documents; evaluates and analyzes the information to understand broad requirements of project
• Develops architectural designs, to ensure an exemplary solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines and budgetary requirements
• Coordinates design intent with other disciplines
• Integrates engineering requirements, site surveys and field review information, adhering to applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements
• Prepares design reports, drawings and models following office standards
• Performs site visitations to determine compliance with construction documents; identifies any deviations and liaises with owner and contactor to resolve issues in a timely manner
• Reviews project products, services, and shop drawings to ensure adherence to project documents, relevant jurisdictional codes and corporate quality controls

Required Skills

• Experience in all phases of the project cycle is required
• Architectural design software skills including Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, PhotoShop, and other architectural design software
• Familiarity with MEP and Structural building systems and building codes is required
• Have successfully completed related post-secondary education
• Registered with a relevant professional architectural association is an asset

Required Experience

• 15+ years of project work experience
• Experience in Education projects is an asset