The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) team is looking for a Senior Architect to join their team in a full-time, hybrid position.
What You Will Do
- Plan, direct, coordinate and oversee the work of others in the Architectural Design Section
- Ensure the technical accuracy/adequacy, safety, constructability, maintainability, cost effectiveness and timely completion of designs
- Prepare design documents and projects for new construction and renovation of various TTC facilities at a senior level
- Coordinate the execution of design assignments through assigning, monitoring and reviewing the work of the team
- Provide expertise and guidance regarding architectural design matters and related technical problems to ensure accuracy, adequacy, safety, constructability, maintainability, and timely completion of architectural design documents
- Review development proposals and site plans adjacent to or over transit facilities and connections to the transit system/stations
- Review and comment on projects/drawings.
- Evaluate technical proposals submitted with tenders
- Provide construction support
- Respond to TTC Request for Information (RFI)
- Conduct field and post construction investigations, studies and analyses
- Take responsibility for the design and technical content of TTC documents by applying senior architect seal and signature to contract documentation, as required by code
What Qualifications Do You Bring?
- A university degree in Architecture, or the equivalent, and experience working in transit positions as a registered Architect
- A License as a Senior Architect in good standing with the Ontario Association of Architects (with eligibility for a professional seal)
- Thorough knowledge of architectural principles, methods and practices
- In-depth knowledge of the Ontario Building Code combined with knowledge of provincial and municipal planning, zoning and sustainability requirements
- Strong working knowledge of CADD and BIM platforms, as well as knowledge of computers and software relevant to the work (e.g. Excel, Word, CorelDraw)
- Understanding and application of laws and regulations affecting both architects and the TTC