The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) is a self-regulating, not-for-profit organization that is governed by the Architects Act, a statute of the Government of Ontario. Its principal object is to regulate the practice of architecture. Reporting to the Manager, Practice Advisor Services (PAS), the Practice Advisor will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of a broad range of practice resources, services and programs that support members and architectural firms in the public interest.

Qualifications

• Licensed member of the OAA, with a minimum of 15 years of practical post-graduate experience.
• Thorough, practical knowledge of the architecture profession, including roles and responsibilities of OAA licensed members, current project delivery methods, and professional standards of practice for the profession.
• Familiar with the OAA’s standard documents and resources, as well as other industry-recognized documents.
• Excellent computer skills to conduct research and analyze industry-specific roles and responsibilities.
• Strong customer service mindset, with the ability to handle challenging inquiries professionally.
• Highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented individual.
• Proficiency or experience in contracts and project management is preferred.
• Superior oral, graphic, and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of the practice of architecture in Ontario. 

Responsibilities

• Support the Practice Hotline – providing quality information guidance to members and practices on practice matters; responding to members of the public, building officials, lawyers and others on practice matters
• Development and maintenance of OAA Contracts & Guides, Practices Tips and other resources, including materials published on the OAA website
• Technical review of practice resources prepared by third parties ( ‘by others’, for example, national resources prepared by the architectural profession, and standard forms prepared by the Canadian Construction Documents Committee)
• Anticipates and identifies emerging or evolving issues related to architectural practice; researches the issues; and supports the development of OAA resources, positions, and responses as recommendations to Council.
• Contributes to the Practice Advisory Newsletter
• Provides support and expertise to the Practice Resources Committee, OAA Committees and Advisory Groups 

Please submit a resume to OAAHR@oaa.on.ca.