Project Architect

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.

Who are we looking for?

Due to the continued growth in our Architectural practice, our Ontario team is looking for a Project Architect to join our growing Canadian Operations.

To be successful you must be a Licensed / intern architect with Industrial / rail and transit experience (stations & facilities)

This position will support our Engineering and Design Operations for multi-discipline projects in various industries including rail, stations and transportation facilities, water / wastewater treatment plants, energy, solid waste, food, and agricultural, environmental, and other industrial buildings.

The Project / Intern Architect will cooperate and work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, regional team leads across Ontario, Canada, North America, and GHD’s global network.

In an ever-changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.

Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in :

• Work with a team to develop the design for projects and / or review architectural or engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents to ensure compliance with government codes, laws, and regulations.
• Support the lead architect with drafting and modeling of plans and design options when necessary, and the ability to provide documentation support and added value in a design-build environment.
• Prepares and / or reviews preliminary and detailed documentation in a 3D environment.
• Reviews and provides support to the team on policies and procedures in relation to architectural structures and systems and construction / safety codes.
• Research literature and maintain knowledge of current building materials, structural, mechanical, and electrical system codes, and methods of application.
• Works with customers and Clients to gather facts, define design and space planning problems, conceptualize possible solutions and secure approvals of proposals.
• Reviews product literature analyzes materials and determines appropriateness for application to projects.
• Prepares presentations, annotated plans, axonometric diagrams, and other necessary information to support the design team.
• Performs design drafting including preliminary drawings, working drawings, and full-detail drawings for architectural works associated with building construction or improvement projects.
• Technically competent in the use of AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office
• Supports multi-disciplinary reviews and coordination within a 3D environment to provide quality service to clients to ensure that all documentation conforms to project requirements and client / company standards.

What you will bring to the team :

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or architectural Engineering or equivalent
• Licensed / intern architect with 10 years Industrial / rail and transit (stations & facilities) project design experience is preferred.
• Advanced skills with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit, and Building Information Modeling (BIM),
• Leading smaller to medium-sized projects independently and working autonomously on tasks within larger projects.
• Knowledgeable in the use of Sketch-up, 3D software, Rendering software, and Photoshop.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills with fluency in working in 3D.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal (French is considered an asset)
• Highly motivated with interpersonal and leadership skills
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work with constantly evolving priorities.
• Experience with BIM modeling software with the ability to manage models and perform clash detection.
• Advanced skills with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Must be capable of communicating / presenting concepts through verbal, written, or drawing mediums.
• Must have strong graphic presentation skills and abilities to present to clients and project teams.

ALL CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A PORTFOLIO WITH THEIR CV / RESUME

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce.

GHD is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.