Architecture 49 is seeking a Senior Architect to join its Thunder Bay office. The rugged beauty of Ontario’s north inspires the firm to work beyond the project and focus on the communities it serves. The team dedicates themselves to developing the business and First Nation community relationships throughout Northern and Northwestern Ontario. The firm’s architectural focus and experience are centred on community economic development and the overall betterment of lives in small outlying communities. 

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams in producing architectural design solutions and construction drawings. 
• Manage a group of architectural staff, leading project meetings, and coordinating all other building disciplines on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Perform internal reviews and quality checks of the models and drawings to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Serve as a senior client advisor
• Provide technical and administrative oversight to ensure that both the internal and external client needs are met and that the projects are delivered within cost, quality and schedule targets.
• Manage the financial aspect of the project, including planning, scheduling, forecasting and staffing and working with accounting to achieve the desired results.
• Local travel in and around Thunder Bay as well as to remote communities and work sites in Northwestern Ontario.

Qualifications

• Registered architect in Ontario (OAA).
• 15+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Extensive knowledge of both Provincial and National related standards and codes. 
• Knowledge of BIM principles & workflows, REVIT software, AutoCAD software, Microsoft 365 environment and Bluebeam. 
• Experience with Visualization software and Adobe Creative Suite would be considered an asset.
• Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with Indigenous communities would be considered an asset.
• Experience in K-12 or post-secondary education an asset.
• Ability to effectively communicate and deliver services in French would be considered an asset.
• Applicants must live in, or be willing to relocate to, the Thunder Bay, Ontario area. A relocation allowance may be considered if required.