Project Architect – Educational

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Job Description

Our firm designs meaningful environments: schools, long-term care homes, and other supportive community spaces where people live, learn, and connect. We believe architecture matters. Whether it is a classroom, a communal lounge in a care home, or a flexible support space, we create places of dignity, vitality, and engagement through sustainable, thoughtful design.

We bring together design vision, technical excellence, and hands-on delivery. Our integrated approach, from strategic planning to construction execution, simplifies complexity and ensures accountability. Our Architect Managed Project (AMP) method provides better cost control, smarter timelines, and real collaboration on site. We are proud to have completed hundreds of educational, long-term care, and housing projects, working with school boards, municipalities, First Nations communities, and non-profits.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Architect who is equally skilled at leading high-impact institutional work and managing design and technical complexity. This position involves projects in K–12 education, long-term care facilities, and other supportive institutional environments.

You will thrive in this role if you are passionate about designing environments that empower people, students, residents, and communities, and if you enjoy leading projects from concept through construction within a collaborative and supportive design practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of educational and long-term care projects, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards

  • Manage all phases of the project lifecycle including concept design, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and contract administration

  • Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining design integrity

  • Conduct site visits, monitor construction progress, and ensure the built environment performs as intended

  • Prepare and present design proposals, reports, and documentation clearly and effectively

  • Utilize the AMP delivery process to ensure value and control of schedule and budget for clients

  • Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering collaboration and professional growth

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program

  • Minimum of 10 years of architectural design experience, including institutional projects such as K–12 schools or long-term care facilities

  • Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and related design and documentation software

  • Strong knowledge of building codes, AODA standards, and institutional facility design requirements

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate across disciplines, and lead project teams effectively

Why Join Us

  • Work on meaningful projects that have a real impact on how people live and learn

  • Join a collaborative and supportive firm culture built on respect and shared purpose

  • Take part in a proven delivery model that offers accountability and control from start to finish

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

  • Professional development and mentorship opportunities with a team that values growth and design excellence

Job Summary

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Toronto, ON Location
Full Time, In Office Job Type

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