Let’s Build a Rewarding Future Together
A strong team is vital to our work and it’s our people who make it possible. At NSDA, we foster a collaborative approach to designing and delivering a range of inspirational projects that are environmentally and socially responsible. If you believe architecture is about improving lives and communities, we want to hear from you.
We Empower You to Have an Impact
NSDA Architects is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging diversity and welcoming applicants of all backgrounds. We offer a respectful, supportive and deeply collaborative atmosphere that cultivates connections through a variety of social events. NSDA also provides education and development opportunities for career advancement to help you fulfill your professional aspirations.
Premium Benefits
- • Competitive salaries reviewed annually
- • Extended health, dental & vision benefits
- • Life, AD&D insurance
- • Long term disability insurance
Professional Development
- • Annual tuition allowance
- • Two paid days for continuing education
- • Regular lunch & learn events
- • AIBC fees for registered architects
Your Wellness
- • Paid sick days
- • NSDA sponsored event fees
- • Seasonal softball team
- • Secure bike parking
Work/Life Balance
- • Newly renovated open concept office
- • Weekly optional social events
- • Seasonal NSDA events
- • Near public transit
Senior Architect
We have an immediate opening for a Senior Architect. The ideal candidate has experience leading a team through the completion of projects in a variety of size, budget, and scope. Your role would be leading a team through the development of projects including conceptualizing, designing, construction and contract documents, liaising with clients and team members. A strong understanding of local building bylaws and codes is an asset.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of relevant experience
- Understanding of management of architectural practice
- Mentoring of junior staff
- Networking skills
- Ability to represent the firm at interviews (project proposals)
- Responsibility for organization / maintenance of office systems
- Recognized expertise in a particular area of practice
- Contribution to firm leadership
- Knowledge of local bylaws and building codes
- Understanding of local municipal processes
- Ability to prepare drawings and documentation appropriate for all project phases (schematic, design development, working drawings / construction documents)
- Ability to coordinate consultant drawings
- Familiarity with multiple CAD software platforms
- Ability to supervise project teams
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of contract administration (including change orders and certificate of payments)
- Effective communication with contractors
- Overseeing or leading presentations
- Knowledge of construction administration (preparation of site instructions, record keeping, effective responses to RFI(s) and review of submittals)
- Ability to conduct field reviews and preparation of effective reports
- Attending meetings with clients
- Offering solutions during the building process
- Excellent organizational skills
Please forward a cover letter, resume, and a brief portfolio in pdf format to jobs@nsda.bc.ca
No phone calls, please. All applications will be kept in strict confidence. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $100,000 to $130,000