Senior Project Architect

Your new company  

Hays has partnered with an established firm with offices in Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver who are looking for a Senior Project Architect to join their growing Calgary studio. This award-winning firm are pioneers in the field of sustainability and the power of collaborative design. The firm is made up of architects, designers and engineers with a common mind set focused towards green, resilient & creative spaces. Known for their diverse range of projects, with a strong focus on education, community and first nations work across Canada. Renowned for their regenerative architecture and design, the firm is deeply committed to sustainability. *this is a FT in office role, flexible hours

Your new role  

In your role, you will be leading complex projects for post‑secondary institutions, government agencies, and public infrastructure clients, ensuring compliance with public‑sector procurement frameworks, regulatory approvals, and campus planning requirements. You will manage projects from concept through construction, maintaining design quality, technical accuracy, budgets, and schedules while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and overseeing construction administration. This role will build strong relationships with institutional clients, consultants, and stakeholders; delivers presentations and approvals to governance groups; and supports engagement with faculty, students, and community representatives. You will provide design leadership aligned with sustainability, accessibility, and universal design standards, develop durable and efficient building system strategies, mentor staff, and guide high‑quality documentation for public‑sector procurement models. Additionally you will support team development in the office and business development across institutional and post‑secondary markets.

What you'll need to succeed  

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 10+ years of experience and be registered with AAA or similar. You will have a Bachelors or Master’s in architecture from an accredited college or university. Ideally you will have previous experience working on various project types including post-secondary, recreational, community & first nations. Experience in sustainable design/ LEED AP & working with first nations communities is a strong asset. You will have demonstrated project leadership, mentorship and business development experience. 

What you'll get in return  

The successful candidate will receive an attractive compensation package $110,000 - $130,000 (depending on experience) + bonus, extended benefits & health spending, 4 weeks’ vacation and continuing education allowance.

What you need to do now  

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.  If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.