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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the Ottawa Studio role, we seek a candidate with technical expertise and contract administration experience across a variety of project types. The successful applicant must have the drive, experience, and team spirit necessary to contribute to the creation of exceptional projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain a culture of client-focused project delivery through high technical competency.
• Independently coordinate the work of a multidiscipline team through all phases of projects.
• Be involved in multiple projects at any one time.
• Actively participate as a member of our in-office studio, mentor junior intern architects, technologist within the team.
• Organize and participate in construction documentation i.e., leading-building envelope design, interior details, coordination with different disciplines.
• Collaborate with project design teams to facilitate project execution through highly skilled detailing.
• Leading coordination efforts with outside and internal engineering consultants.
• Performing QA/QC and implement project milestone QA/QC reviews, technical reviews across projects.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of Architectural specifications in contract documents and coordinate with specification writers.
• Be well-versed in implementation and application of OBC.
• Project types include healthcare, LTC, higher education, and government projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 - 10 years of related experience
• Must have experience in both small and large-scale projects
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD, Revit 3D Modeling, and Microsoft Office
• Experience in the preparation and layout of architectural contract documents and specifications
• Experience performing contract administration
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines, with minimal management oversight
• Committed to being a team player willing to learn, expand their skill set, and be versatile in tasks
• Professional, self-motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented with the flexibility and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience and/or interest in Sustainable Design / LEED / WELL
• Proficiency in French is an asset but not required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
• A minimum of 3 years experience
• Registered Architect
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other\'s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: Canada-Ontario-Ottawa

Other Locations: Canada-Ontario-Toronto

Industry: Architecture

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Healthcare ARC

Job Posting: Sep 4, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management, Design, and Consulting

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Civil Engineering, and Architecture and Planning

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