Senior Architect

Senior Architect

Government Projects

Architecture, Design & Planning Firm
Toronto, Ontario
Salary: $100k - 140k + Benefits

Eligibility for Level 2 security clearance required

In-office for 1 year on site based office in Downsview, followed by hybrid/remote work model

THE COMPANY

A well-established and highly respected architecture and design firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced Senior Licensed Architect with OAA to join their growing team. The firm has an excellent reputation for delivering complex public sector and government projects and offers long-term stability, a collaborative culture, and opportunities for professional growth.

This role will support the delivery of secure and confidential government facilities and institutional projects, ensuring the highest standards of quality, technical excellence, and regulatory compliance.

THE ROLE

As a Licensed Architect, you will play a key role in the technical delivery and quality assurance of government and secure facility projects. This is a position focused on project oversight rather than design, making it ideal for an experienced architect who enjoys reviewing documentation, mentoring teams, liaising with clients and ensuring projects meet rigorous standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing QA/QC reviews throughout all project phases
• Ensuring design compliance with client standards, building codes, and project requirements
• Coordinating with internal project teams, consultants, and stakeholders
• Providing technical guidance and architectural expertise
• Working with project documentation, reports and coordinating with project managers
• Participating in site reviews as required
• Supporting the successful delivery of complex government projects
• Client liaison

This position is fully onsite in Toronto for the first year due to project security requirements. Following this initial commitment, a hybrid work arrangement will be available.

WHAT'S REQUIRED

• Licensed Architect registered with the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)
• Minimum 12+ years of architectural experience with excellent working knowledge of Canadian building codes and bylaws
• Extensive experience delivering Canadian government, institutional, or public sector projects
• Proven expertise in QA/QC, technical reviews, drawing package coordination, and design compliance
• Strong skills with Revit
• Strong understanding of construction methods and building technology
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
• Must be eligible to obtain Government of Canada Level II Security Clearance and must not of visited or travelled to countries on the exclusion list in the past 10 years (India, Iran, China, Pakistan or Russia)
• Candidates who have previously held a Government of Canada security clearance are strongly encouraged to apply, although previous clearance is not required
• Excellent communication skills, a self started and able to work through all phases of projects including contract administration

WHAT YOU GET IN RETURN

• Opportunity to work on high-profile, secure government projects
• Competitive salary plus benefits
• Join a respected and stable architecture firm with an excellent reputation
• Collaborative, technically focused team environment
• Long-term career growth opportunities
• Fully onsite for the first year, transitioning to a hybrid work model thereafter

WHAT TO DO NOW

If you feel this opportunity could be the right fit for you, please click Apply and submit your resume as soon as possible, or contact Laura Shalev at lshalev@talentsphere.ca for more information.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview and who meet the requirements above will be contacted.

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