Senior Architect - Lead

Merrick & Company; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 108,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Ottawa is seeking an experienced Lead Architect to oversee an architectural team. Responsibilities include mentorship for junior architects and managing architectural designs while ensuring project quality and timelines. Applicants should have 15 years of complex architectural experience and proficiency in BIM software and AutoCAD. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Robust Employee Referral Program

Annual performance reviews and merit increases

Professional Training and Development

Employee Recognition Awards

Peer Mentor Program

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in complex architectural design.
• Experience as a Lead Architect for projects and teams.
• Must be able to travel as some international travel is anticipated.

Responsibilities

• Lead an architectural team and provide mentorship to junior interns.
• Manage the production of architectural designs in a multi-discipline environment.
• Participate in business development to promote the company.

Skills

Leadership skills

Mentorship

Complex architectural design

BIM software proficiency

AutoCAD

Bluebeam / Adobe

Education

Licensed in the Province of Ontario with the OAA

Job description

Overview

Merrick & Company is seeking an experienced Lead Architect with strong leadership skills, able to lead an architectural team and to provide mentorship to junior and intermediate level intern architects. Knowledge of containment laboratory design is an advantage.

Position requires the candidate to work in-person from the Ottawa office (currently hybrid, subject to change).

Salary range for this position is $108,000.00 - $140,000.00 CAN. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead an architectural team and provide mentorship to junior and intermediate level interns; act as supervising architect and support licensing with the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) and/or other provinces as required.
• Manage the production of architectural designs in a multi-discipline environment; ensure successful execution of projects, including quality control, adherence to schedules, and interaction with technical leads, project directors and the project management team.
• Participate in business development to promote Merrick and secure work through personal contacts, presenting at conferences and leveraging professional networks.

Required Qualifications

• Fifteen (15) years of experience in complex architectural design (containment laboratory experience is an advantage).
• Licensed in the Province of Ontario with the OAA; licensing with other Canadian provinces is an advantage.
• Experience as a Lead Architect for projects and teams, providing leadership and mentorship to intern architects.
• Proficiency in BIM software, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam / Adobe.
• Candidate must be able to be a Canadian permanent resident (citizenship preferred), able to travel and must possess a current passport. Some international travel is anticipated.

Perks

• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance reviews and merit increases.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program.
• And Much More!

Additional Information

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters — never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes RRSP, and unique work-life benefits.
• We recognize the importance of developing top talent from within; our employees have access to a wide range of internal and external training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through excellent benefits and competitive salaries.
• An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / vets.