Senior Architect - Market sector lead, Education

WSP Global Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Architecture49, based in Montreal, seeks a Senior Architect – Market Sector Lead for Education to drive growth in Québec and across Canada. You will lead the Education Practice, collaborate with the Québec Region Managing Principal, and guide client development, project delivery, and thought leadership.

This role requires a licensed Architect with 10+ years’ education-sector experience, strong communication, and the ability to seal drawings and manage backlogs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Architecture and licensed to practice in Québec.
• 10+ years of experience, preferably with projects in the education sector.
• Functional level of English required to work on initiatives outside Québec and across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Education Sector work in Québec, driving growth with new client opportunities.
• Identify local client retention strategies and align goals regionally and nationally.
• Provide professional architectural seal on drawings for supervising projects.
• Develop hard backlog and net revenue forecasts to support growth.

Education

Degree in Architecture and licensed to practice in Québec.

Job description

Senior Architect - Market sector lead, Education

Montreal, QC, Canada

Job Description

Based in Montreal, QC

A recognized leader in architecture for more than 65 years, we have built a legacy that has helped shape the Quebec and Canadian landscape and continues to be a source of inspiration and pride for our entire team. Our diverse team is both young and experienced, rigorous and dynamic, but above all attuned to the challenges of our time.

Our Quebec offices undertake large-scale projects across a wide range of sectors, including heritage, culture, education, and transportation.

We have left our mark through projects such as the restoration of the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, the rehabilitation of the West Block on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, the reconstruction of the Voltigeurs de Québec Armoury in Quebec City, the Complexe 4 Glaces in Gatineau, and the New Courthouse Complex in Old Montreal. [AdVantage...rench.docx | Word]

EDUCATION AT A49

For more than 30 years, Architecture49’s Education Sector has been at the forefront of creating learning environments that respond to an ever-changing world. Recognizing that traditional approaches to educational design and pedagogy can no longer address today’s opportunities and challenges, our team explores key drivers such as global connectivity, sustainability, and the emerging influence of artificial intelligence.

Our goal is to create environments that foster critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and inclusion while preparing learners to thrive in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Through a highly collaborative design process, we ensure our solutions align with our clients’ goals and aspirations, resulting in educational facilities that are functional, inspiring, community-focused, and financially responsible.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Architecture and licensed to practice in Québec.
• 10+ years of experience, preferably with projects in the education sector.
• Recognition as an educational planner is considered a strong asset.
• A functional level of English is required, as the successful candidate will be expected to work on initiatives outside Québec, collaborate with colleagues across Canada, and contribute to communications and project work conducted in English.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Regional Market Sector Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success and growth of our Education projects within the Québec region. You will work closely with the Québec Region Managing Principal to support market growth by targeting new client development opportunities aligned with organizational objectives.

This role will also be responsible for identifying local client retention strategies and ensuring project-specific goals are achieved and leveraged both regionally and nationally to support the continued growth of the sector.

The role combines strategic leadership, operational excellence, and industry thought leadership, with responsibilities including:

Business Rigour & Financial Accountability

• Lead the development and management of Education Sector revenue generation and project development activities within Québec to achieve A49’s financial goals and growth targets.
• Lead the development of hard backlog and net revenue forecasts to support business development growth in accordance with established annual objectives.
• Provide professional architectural seal on drawings and contract documents for projects where you serve as the supervising architect.

Targeted Growth & Brand Enhancement

• Build and evolve the Education Practice in Québec and act as a thought leader within the education sector on behalf of A49.
• Collaborate with other Regional Education Sector Leads to develop strategic plans that support A49’s growth within targeted markets.
• Maintain strong long-term client relationships while identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.

Employee Engagement & Alignment

• Support capacity building, training, and mentorship of A49’s regional education resources to deepen expertise within the sector.
• Foster knowledge transfer and succession planning initiatives to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of the Education Practice.

Operational Excellence & Project Quality

• Review monthly operational metrics, including team utilization, project performance, revenue analysis (profit and loss), hard and soft backlog, marketing and business development initiatives, client and consultant invoicing, work in progress, accounts receivable, overhead optimization, client and colleague satisfaction, and overall quality of deliverables.
• Lead major Education projects, as required.
• Contribute to the leadership and ongoing management of A49’s Montréal office.

CORE COMPETENCIES

At A49, we believe that clearly defining core competencies helps align our people with the organization’s strategic objectives. It provides a framework for attracting, developing, and retaining talent while ensuring alignment with the skills and capabilities essential to our long-term success.

The following competencies are essential for success in the role of Regional Education Sector Lead:

• Effective Communication: Ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, while ensuring messages are understood by diverse audiences.
• Sound Decision-Making: Ability to assess relevant information, evaluate alternatives, and make informed decisions that support organizational goals.
• Adaptability: Demonstrated ability to embrace change, explore new ideas, and adjust strategies in response to evolving business challenges.
• Strategic Thinking: Capacity to understand long-term organizational objectives and develop strategies that consider both internal and external factors.
• Influence & Engagement: Ability to inspire commitment and motivation across teams through persuasive communication, positive leadership, and a collaborative work environment.
• Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates self-awareness, empathy, and the ability to cultivate strong professional relationships.
• Team Development: Ability to build and support high-performing teams, foster collaboration, and leverage individual strengths.
• Integrity & Ethics: Commitment to honest and ethical business practices, demonstrated through consistent decision-making and professional conduct.
• Results Orientation: Focus on achieving measurable outcomes while maintaining high standards of quality and continuous improvement.

Annual compensation

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

About Us

Why Choose Us?

Architecture49 is a growing firm with promising career opportunities for talented people. Our offices, situated from coast to coast across Canada, house a diverse and accomplished group of architects, interior designers, technologists, landscape architects, and support staff, and we are always looking for new people to enrich our team.

At A49, we foster friendly, open working environments where employees can thrive in a culture that values collaboration. We seek meaningful projects where we can build on our focused expertise and impact the communities in which we work. We strive to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues. We recognize the quality, motivation and commitment of our employees and celebrate their achievements.

Our offices have strong regional legacies, yet we are also a forward-thinking national firm focused on creativity, initiative, quality, sustainability and social responsibility. That sense of social responsibility extends to our employees and our commitment to their well-being and success.

Strategic Partnership

Architecture49 maintains a strategic business relationship with WSP, a global engineering consultancy. This provides enhanced opportunities for exposure to international projects and a wide range of multidisciplinary expertise. Further, WSP provides Architecture49 with a range of shared services, such as comprehensive benefits, training, and corporate programs.

Inclusion and Belonging

At Architecture49, we strive to create inclusive work environments for everyone. We are committed to supporting a workplace where our people are respected, valued, accepted, and are encouraged to reach their full potential. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) help us build a culture of belonging: Black Professional People Network; CIRCLE (Indigenous); VIBE (2SLGBTQIA+); WOW (Women); and the Developing Professionals Network.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and achieving a representative work environment that reflects our people, communities and clients. We encourage people from systemically marginalized groups to apply, including Indigenous Persons, Persons identifying with a disability/ies, 2SLGBTQIA+ Persons, Persons identifying as a visible minority, and Women.

At A49, we take accessibility seriously and accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For accommodation queries/requests please contact: [e-mail]

Architecture49 is committed to Truth and Reconciliation, and to Call to Action #92. We recognize that our practices directly build upon and benefit from the gifts of the earth, and affirm our commitment to continued learning, respect, and ongoing collaboration as we work to engage in decolonization and reconciliation.

Please Note

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of A49. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

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