Senior Architect - Lead

Merrick; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 108,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Ottawa seeks an experienced Lead Architect to guide the team and mentor junior architects. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 15 years in complex architectural design, is licensed in Ontario, and has strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing design processes and ensuring project quality. This role offers a competitive salary and various employee perks.

Benefits

Robust Employee Referral Program

Annual performance reviews

Professional Training and Development

Employee Recognition Awards

Peer Mentor Program

Qualifications

• Fifteen years of experience in complex architectural design.
• Experience as a Lead Architect providing mentorship.
• Ability to travel; Canadian permanent residency required.

Responsibilities

• Lead an architectural team and provide mentorship.
• Engage in all aspects of design including planning and administration.
• Ensure execution of projects with quality control and coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Complex architectural design

BIM software proficiency

AutoCAD

Bluebeam/Adobe

Client communication

Education

Licensed in the Province of Ontario with the OAA

Tools

BIM software

AutoCAD

Bluebeam/Adobe

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 intern architects; act as supervisory architect to help achieve architectural licensing with the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) and/or other provinces as required.
• Engage in all aspects of design including planning, programming, schematic design, production of construction documents (drawings and specifications), and construction/contract administration.
• Ensure execution of projects with attention to quality control, schedules, and coordination with technical leads, project directors, and the project management team; may include profit and loss accountability and accurate effort estimation for proposals and project work.
• Promote business development capabilities by leveraging personal contacts, presenting at conferences, and engaging with industry networks.
• Communicate effectively with clients and staff, and articulate design concepts and project progress clearly.

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.
• Ability to travel; must be a Canadian permanent resident (citizenship preferred) and possess a current passport; some international travel 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; 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.