Chief Operating Officer jobs in Canada

A49 is accepting applications for the position of President and CEO of Architecture49 . This role is responsible for developing and steering the firms' strategic goals and ensuring its reputation for excellence in architectural design and innovation. This role demands a dynamic individual who can inspire and lead a diverse senior management team, foster a healthy internal working culture, build strong client relationships, and drive the firm's growth and sustainability in the Canadian marketplace.

What you can expect to do here :

Strategic Leadership :

• Develop and implement the firm's long-term strategic plan in collaboration with the firm's senior leadership team.
• Set annual goals and objectives that align with the firm's vision and mission.
• Monitor and evaluate the achievement of strategic goals, making adjustments as necessary
• Energize, motivate and inspire staff to achieve firm's business goals.

Operational Management :

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the firm, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage the firm's financial performance, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and month end management and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, industry requirements and WSP policy and standards.

Team Leadership and Development :

• Identify, lead, mentor and develop a high-performing National and regional leadership team.
• Foster a culture of team, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Promote diversity, equity and inclusion within the firm.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement :

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key national clients.
• Represent the firm at national industry events and public engagements.
• Act as the primary representative for the firm, enhancing its public profile and reputation.

Business Development :

• Identify and pursue new market opportunities to expand the firm's national markets.
• Oversee and ensure implementation of marketing and business development strategies.
• Ensure the firm remains competitive and responsive to market trends and client needs.

Innovation and Design Excellence :

• Champion innovative design solutions and sustainable practices.
• Ensure the firm's projects meet the highest standards of quality and creativity.
• Promote the firm's commitment to advancing the field of architecture through research, thought leadership and application of evolving digital technologies.

Governance and Reporting :

• Report quarterly to the Board of Directors on the firm's governance, performance and strategic priorities.
• Ensure transparent and effective governance practices.
• Provide leadership in crisis management and risk mitigation.

What you'll bring to A49 :

This role requires a registered architect with a credentialed and proven background in architectural design and delivery, business management and people leadership. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a strategic mindset, and a passion for driving the firm forward.

• Architecture degree with the ability to be licensed in all provinces in Canada
• 20 + years of industry experience with demonstrated advancement in senior leadership roles
• Visible industry and organizational leader in the Practice of Architecture

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 Diversity

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

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).