Registered Architect, Institutional Projects - Relocate to BC at TalentSphere

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Job Description

Registered Architect - Relocate to Metro Vancouver, BC
Higher Education / Post Secondary 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 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 with 7+ 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 post secondary & 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 - willing to get AIBC & AAA registration
• 7+ 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 with a passion for institutional & higher education 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.

Job #16816923

Job Info:

• Company: TalentSphere
• Position: Registered Architect, Institutional Projects - Relocate to BC
• Work Location: Canada
• Country: CA

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