Station Architectural Lead

Trillium Guideway Partners; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Guideway Partners seeks an Architectural Lead to oversee all architectural aspects of the Ontario Line project, ensuring designs meet aesthetic, functional, and regulatory requirements. The Lead will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to develop and implement architectural designs that align with project goals, budgets, and timelines.

This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of building codes, materials, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture or related field.
• 10 years of experience in architectural design and construction; leadership preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in railway and transit sector.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design process across disciplines from design development to construction completion.
• Oversee preparation and review of drawings, plans, specifications, and 3D models.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, zoning regulations, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate architectural designs with other disciplines.
• Engage with client, contractors and consultants to meet design intent and quality expectations.
• Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress and address issues.
• Evaluate materials and finishes to achieve project objectives.
• Lead design coordination meetings and provide technical guidance to staff.
• Oversee revision and approval processes for design changes.
• Produce high-quality architectural documentation including reports and presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM tools

Job description

The Primary Construction Team consists of ACCIONA Infrastructure Canada Inc. (ACCIONA) and Amico Major Projects Inc. (Amico), as Trillium Guideway Partners (TGP).

What is the project?

The Ontario Line (“OL”) is a fully integrated, stand-alone, rapid transit system that connects Ontario Science Centre to the Exhibition and Ontario Place grounds. The Northern Civil, Stations and Tunnel (“NC”) project consists of approximately 7 kms of underground subway and elevated guideway, with stations along the segment providing connections to surface bus and streetcar routes. The NC project has been divided into two main progressive design-build contracts: (1) the Elevated Guideways and Stations Contract (“EGS”) and the Pape Tunnel and Underground Station Contract (“PTUS”), with supporting Early Works.

What is the Opportunity?

Architectural Lead to oversee and manage all architectural aspects of construction projects,

ensuring that designs meet aesthetic, functional, and regulatory requirements. The Architectural

Lead will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to develop and

implement architectural designs that align with project goals, budgets, and timelines.

This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of

building codes, materials, and sustainable design principles.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the architectural design process by considering all the disciplines (ex. Structural, Architectural, Landscape, Acoustics & MEP) involved within the stations from design development to construction completion.
• Oversee the preparation and review of drawings, plans, specifications, and 3D models.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, zoning regulations, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with structural, MEP, and civil engineers to integrate architectural designs seamlessly with other disciplines.
• Work closely with client, contractors, and consultants to ensure that design intent and quality expectations are met.
• Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress, address design-related issues, and ensure compliance with architectural plans.
• Evaluate materials, finishes, and construction techniques to achieve project objectives efficiently.
• Lead design coordination meetings and provide technical guidance to architects and designers.
• Oversee the revision and approval process for design modifications and change requests.
• Ensure high-quality architectural documentation, including reports, design briefs, and presentations.

You’ll bring to the Team (Knowledge, Skills, Competencies)

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or a related field.
• 10 years of experience in architectural design and construction, with leadership experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in railway and transit sector.
• Proficiency in architectural design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, BIM tools.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, construction materials, and architectural detailing.
• Experience working on large-scale commercial, residential, or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Please note that only candidates that meet requirements will be contacted.

We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes.

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