Senior Architect (Major Aviation Infrastructure)

WW+P is a world-leading architecture and planning practice. Founded in 1985, the practice has more than 400 architects, urban designers and planners across 12 studios worldwide. WW+P integrates planning, urban design, landscape and architecture to deliver projects that unite visionary regenerative design thinking with technical excellence.

At the heart of our work is a clear and purposeful design approach: we listen first, think sustainably, create a clear vision and deliver a crafted response. Our approach is guided by core values that define who we are and how we work: we are people-focused, placing people at the heart of everything we do; we are inventive, finding elegant, forward-thinking solutions to complex challenges; and we are responsible, designing with care for social and environmental impact.

WW+P is part of 10N Collective: a group of urbanism, architecture and related design experts brought together by Egis Group. In 2026 SvN Architects and Planners and WW+P merged, creating over 80 years of combined experience in transformative urban design and planning.

We know that it takes great people to make great designs, and they need great working environments to thrive in. As an inclusive and welcoming practice, we are committed to prioritising equality, diversity and inclusion by bringing together global and local expertise through staff who share in our vision and values. We want to create a workforce that reflects the communities we design for, one that is diverse in its experience, backgrounds and viewpoints. Our staff are supported at every stage of their career, encouraging growth and learning. Through mentoring programmes, individualised training plans and regular reviews we create the space for our staff to realise their full potential, and become rounded members of WW+P.

Position Summary

WW+P is seeking a Senior Architect to join our Toronto Studio and support the delivery of a major aviation infrastructure project.

The successful candidate will possess strong technical expertise, advanced Revit proficiency, and significant experience developing and leading architectural design and construction documentation packages from Schematic Design through Issued for Construction (IFC). Working under the direction of a Project Manager and Technical Lead, the Senior Architect will be responsible for coordinating architectural deliverables, leading production teams, managing technical design development, and supporting multidisciplinary project coordination in a complex airport environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of architectural design and technical documentation from Schematic Design (SD) through Design Development (DD), Construction Documents (CD), and Issued for Construction (IFC).
• Produce, coordinate, and review complex architectural drawing packages using Revit.
• Develop technical solutions that satisfy project requirements, code compliance, operational constraints, and constructability considerations.
• Coordinate architectural design and documentation with structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, baggage handling, security, and specialty consultants.
• Participate in design reviews, interdisciplinary coordination meetings, and stakeholder workshops.
• Review consultant drawings and models to identify conflicts and resolve coordination issues.
• Support quality assurance and quality control reviews at key project milestones.
• Assist in responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and supporting construction administration activities.
• Mentor intermediate and junior architects, technologists and BIM staff.
• Support project planning, work-sharing, and production scheduling to meet project milestones and deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, airport standards, and project-specific design criteria.

Key Outcomes

• Leads the production of coordinated, high-quality architectural deliverables.
• Maintains model integrity and drawing quality across all project phases.
• Supports successful delivery of major airport infrastructure projects within schedule and quality expectations.
• Serves as a trusted technical resource for project teams and clients.

• Professional degree in Architecture from an accredited institution.
• Licensed Architect (OAA) or eligible for registration in Ontario is considered an asset.
• Minimum 10-15 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects from SD through IFC documentation.
• Extensive experience preparing and coordinating construction documents for large, complex projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit is required.
• Strong understanding of BIM workflows, model management, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Thorough knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, National Building Code, accessibility requirements, and industry standards.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Construction Administration experience is considered an asset.
• Aviation, transportation, healthcare, institutional, or large public infrastructure experience is preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strong technical and construction documentation skills.
• Advanced Revit and BIM proficiency.
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality management.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across large multidisciplinary teams.
• Proactive problem solver with sound technical judgment.
• Ability to balance design intent, schedule requirements, and constructability considerations.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and adaptable in a fast-paced project environment.

Preferred Experience

• Aviation, transit, or other operationally complex infrastructure projects.
• Progressive Design-Build (PDB), Design-Build, P3 or other alternative delivery models.
• Large-scale renovation, expansion, or phased construction projects.
• Projects requiring continued operations during construction.
• Experience coordinating highly serviced and technically complex facilities.

WW+P offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Full Health and Dental benefits, including a $1000 Health and Wellness Spending Account.
• Parental Leave top-up of 75% for 13 weeks*
• A generous Professional Development Allowance of $1500, as well as covering licensing fees.
• A Group Retirement Savings Plan with a matching component.
• A generous amount of vacation, sick and personal time, as well as a studio-wide closure over the holidays in December.
• Flexible work hours; and
• Engaging and fun social events, with opportunities to participate throughout the year including ski days, holiday parties, weekly forums, design work shops and more!

*after 6 months of service

The salary range for this role is $100,000 to $120,000 commensurate based on experience and level.

As an employer committed to employment equity, WW+P encourages applications from members of equity-seeking communities, including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. We encourage members of equity-seeking groups to self-identify within the cover letter in their application.

If you require any form of accommodation during the application process, please let us know how we can assist.