SENIOR ARCHITECT/ASSOCIATE
Vancouver, British Columbia
Compendsation: $110 - 140K
An exciting opportunity is available for an accomplished
Senior ArchitectAssociate to join a highly regarded architecture and design practice in Vancouver. This role is ideal for a versatile architect with strong experience delivering complex mixed-use and high-rise residential projects who is ready to take on a key project leadership position with a clear pathway toward Associate and future Partnership opportunities.
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client is an established, multidisciplinary architecture and design practice with more than 40 years of industry experience and an impressive portfolio of large-scale projects across Canada.
Recognized for thoughtful design, technical excellence, and a collaborative approach, the firm has built a strong reputation for delivering transformative projects across both the public and private sectors. Their portfolio includes complex, high-profile developments that have helped shape communities and urban environments.
With an experienced leadership team, a collaborative studio culture, and continued investment in innovation and design excellence, the firm is entering an exciting period of growth. Strategic expansion plans are creating new opportunities across local and international markets, making this an excellent time to join the team and contribute to the firm's next stage of development.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Senior Archtiect
will take a leadership role in the design and delivery of complex mixed-use, residential, and commercial developments.
Working closely with clients, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams, you will lead projects from early design and planning through technical development, approvals, documentation, and construction.
You will be responsible for maintaining design intent while balancing technical requirements, project schedules, budgets, and client expectations. This position requires a strong understanding of the Vancouver and British Columbia development environment, along with the ability to confidently lead teams and coordinate multiple disciplines.
This is an opportunity for an ambitious architect who enjoys combining design leadership, technical problem-solving, project delivery, and client engagement. The position offers significant long-term career potential, with opportunities to progress into Associate-level leadership and, ultimately, Partnership.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will bring a combination of strong design capability, technical knowledge, project leadership, and commercial awareness. You are comfortable leading complex projects, building strong client relationships, and collaborating with internal teams and external consultants.
Key qualifications and experience include:
- Master's degree in Architecture or equivalent professional qualification
- Registered Architect with the AIBC or eligible for registration in British Columbia
- LEED AP and/or PMP designation considered an asset
- 7+ years of experience within an architecture and design consultancy environment
- Demonstrated experience delivering mixed-use and high-rise residential projects
- Strong understanding of the Vancouver and British Columbia development and approvals environment
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate complex consultant groups
- Excellent client relationship management and stakeholder communication skills
- Strong technical knowledge combined with a high level of design awareness
- A portfolio of Canadian projects demonstrating design quality and successful project delivery
- Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD considered an asset
- Strong project management, organizational, and decision-making capabilities
- An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and contribute to the continued growth of the practice
- Excellent presentation, communication, and leadership skills
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected and entrepreneurial design practice at an exciting stage of growth.
You can expect:
- A collaborative and design-focused studio environment
- The opportunity to work on significant high-rise residential and mixed-use developments
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and key clients
- Meaningful influence over project design and delivery
- A clear pathway toward Associate-level leadership and future Partnership opportunities
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package
- The opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and evolution of an established practice
If you are an experienced architect looking for greater project leadership, career progression, and the opportunity to work on significant high-rise residential and mixed-use developments, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Apply directly to learn more about this opportunity.
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