Architect AIBC - Institutional Practice Lead

Overview
Studio Leadership. Project Ownership. Long Term Growth.

Architect AIBC
Institutional Projects
Studio Leadership. Project Ownership. Long Term Growth.

Salary Range:  $100,000 to $135,000 based on experience

About The Firm
This established and growing Western Canadian architecture and interior design practice is recognized for its deep expertise in institutional, commercial & healthcare work. With studios across British Columbia, the firm has built long standing relationships with public sector and civic clients, delivering complex, community focused projects that require clarity, collaboration, and technical strength.

The culture is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and accountability driven. The studio operates with clear systems and shared leadership, fostering transparency, trust, and strong internal communication. Team members are given meaningful ownership over their projects and are supported with mentorship, structure, and a clear vision for growth. The firm is in a strong phase of expansion, with significant repeat clients and a steady pipeline of impactful institutional work.

Why Join This Team?
This is an opportunity for a Registered Architect with AIBC, with a strong institutional background to step into a visible leadership role within a growing studio. You will work closely with senior leadership in shaping project delivery, guiding teams, and strengthening client relationships across the institutional sector.

The role offers autonomy, influence, and a clear trajectory toward senior leadership and higher titles at the firm. If you are motivated by long term impact, strong culture, and the ability to help shape a studio’s direction, this is a compelling next step.

About

The Role
Our client is seeking a Registered Architect AIBC with 7 plus years of post graduate experience working within architecture firms, and a strong track record on institutional projects. You will lead projects from design development through construction, coordinate internal teams and external consultants, and act as the primary point of contact for key clients while maintaining clarity, quality, and alignment with project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the institutional department, providing strategic oversight, accountability, and direction across active projects

Act as the main point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle

Lead institutional projects through design development, construction documentation, and construction phase services

Provide day to day leadership to project teams including technologists and intermediate staff

Collaborate with senior leadership to guide design direction, delivery strategy, and technical resolution

Oversee and review drawing sets to ensure coordination, quality, and constructability

Lead consultant coordination with structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and specialty teams

Manage project schedules, deliverables, and internal workflows

Participate in client meetings, stakeholder sessions, and municipal coordination

Support construction phase services including shop drawing review, RFIs, site reviews, and contract administration

Mentor and support the development of junior and intermediate team members

Qualifications

Registered Architect with AIBC

7 plus years of professional experience within architecture firms

Strong experience working on institutional projects

Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and coordinate complex consultant groups

Strong knowledge of BCBC, VBBL where applicable, and public sector approval processes

Proficiency in Revit and BIM based workflows

Clear and confident communication skills with experience working directly with institutional clients

Collaborative mindset with an interest in long term leadership growth

What’s On Offer

Competitive salary based on experience

Extended health and dental benefits

Hybrid work flexibility with a strong studio culture

Performance based bonuses tied to studio and project success

Leadership role with studio level decision making

Professional development funding and support for continuing education

Support for conference attendance and industry engagement

Wellness initiatives and team focused events

A values driven, accountability based culture with transparent leadership

A stable and growing firm with a strong pipeline of repeat institutional clients

If you are a Registered Architect AIBC with a passion for institutional design and are ready to step into a leadership focused role within a strong and growing studio, I would love to connect.

Apply today or reach out directly to Dara at  to learn more.

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