Senior Healthcare Architect

ZGF Architects LLP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Healthcare Architect with over 10 years of experience. The ideal candidate will lead the planning and design of healthcare environments based on Canadian standards. Responsibilities include managing projects from concept to construction, ensuring design integrity, and mentoring junior designers. This role offers a competitive salary between CAD 110,000 and CAD 140,000, alongside a commitment to work-life balance and creativity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Mentorship opportunities

Hybrid flexibility

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in healthcare architecture.
• Experience with Canadian healthcare codes and CSA standards.
• Ability to mentor junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design of complex healthcare environments.
• Facilitate user group meetings and integrate clinical workflow.
• Ensure design intent is maintained through all project phases.

Skills

Leadership in design

Understanding of healthcare regulations

Communication skills

Proficiency in Revit

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Design thinking and innovation

Education

Licensed Architect or eligible for licensure in Canada

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

dRofus

Job description

Senior Healthcare Architect

Transforming Canadian Healthcare Spaces Through Design and Innovation

We are seeking a Senior Healthcare Architect with 10+ years of experience who thrives at the intersection of design excellence, clinical functionality, and project execution. Based in Vancouver, B.C , this role offers a unique opportunity to lead the planning and realization of transformative healthcare environments grounded in Canadian standards while embracing a design-forward, multi-disciplinary practice culture.

Our ideal candidate is both strategic and pragmatic—someone who brings a sharp eye for spatial efficiency, a deep understanding of healthcare regulations in Canada, and a passion for creating places that support healing, staff wellness, and community connection.

As a Senior Healthcare Architect , you will…

• Lead the planning and design of hospitals, clinics, and complex healthcare environments from concept to construction.
• Champion design integrity and clinical planning while meeting the functional and regulatory demands of healthcare delivery in Canada.
• Facilitate user group meetings and integrate clinical workflow insights into efficient and intuitive spatial solutions.
• Collaborate across disciplines—including architecture, interiors, and planning—to ensure a holistic approach to patient-centered care environments.
• Establish and maintain project criteria, communicate it to project teams, and manage projects effectively while ensuring design intent is maintained throughout all project phases.
• Provide technical oversight through design development, construction documents, and contract administration.
• Stay ahead of evolving standards in infection control, accessibility, and sustainability, including LEED and WELL.
• Mentor junior designers and foster a culture of continuous learning and creative exploration.

Qualifications

A licensed Architect (or eligible for licensure in Canada), with 10+ years in healthcare architecture.

Experienced in Canadian healthcare codes, CSA standards, and operational requirements of medical facilities.

A confident communicator who can lead meetings, present to clients and stakeholders, and advocate for design excellence.

Adept at balancing innovation with feasibility, translating big-picture vision into functional, buildable solutions.

Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and familiarity with construction management software and dRofus a preferred asset.

Passionate about design, performance, and contributing to a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and impact.

Why Join Us?

Work on high-impact healthcare projects that directly serve communities.

Join a team that believes in design as a tool for wellness, innovation, and access.

Grow within a studio culture that values creativity, mentorship, and cross-disciplinary synergy.

Enjoy a competitive salary with growth opportunities, hybrid flexibility, and commitment to work-life balance.

Base Salary Range

110,000 / yr – $140,000 / y CAD

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