Hybrid Architect, Public Buildings

at Stantec

• Job title: Architect, Public Buildings
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: CA$103,300 - CA$153,300 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Toronto, Canada

About the role

• Senior Architect leading design and technical development for federal and defence-sector facilities at Stantec. Overseeing project phases and ensuring compliance with federal standards and client objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and technical development for federal and defence-sector building projects.
• Oversee the production of architectural drawings, specifications, and BIM deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal design standards, codes, guidelines, and security requirements.
• Provide architectural oversight during construction administration, ensuring design intent and performance criteria are maintained.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines to deliver cohesive, technically rigorous solutions.
• Guide projects through all phases: planning, design, procurement, construction, and close-out.
• Maintain schedules, budgets, quality metrics, and risk controls across multiple workstreams.
• Prepare federal submission packages, milestone deliverables, and documentation required by authorities having jurisdiction.
• Act as a key liaison with DND, federal agencies, project authorities, user groups, and security representatives.
• Translate federal program requirements and performance standards into architectural solutions.
• Lead design presentations, working sessions, and technical reviews with high level stakeholders.
• Identify, track, and mitigate project risks throughout the lifecycle.
• Maintain an active Risk Register to document potential issues, impacts, and mitigation plans.
• Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration.
• Mentor emerging architectural staff and support professional growth.
• Manage studio resources, workflows, and quality assurance procedures.

Requirements

• Significant portfolio of federal and DND facility projects, including secure environments.
• Strong understanding of federal procurement, PSPC standards, and Treasury Board design requirements.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams on complex, phased, or highly technical projects.
• Eligible for Secret Level Security Clearance or higher (or active clearance preferred).
• Exceptional communication skills, with a client focused and solution driven mindset.
• Strong presentation, documentation, and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to balance competing priorities across concurrent projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture; Master’s considered an asset.
• Licensed Architect (OAA) with 15+ years of architectural experience.