ARCHITECT

Our client, a well-established and highly respected architecture and interior design firm based in Winnipeg, Kelowna and Kenora is seeking a Architect to join their growing team.

With over six decades of industry excellence, our client has built a reputation for delivering award-winning, client-focused design solutions across a diverse range of sectors including hospitality, entertainment, Indigenous community projects, corporate environments, government, retail (CRU), and multi-family and single-family residential developments.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking studio known for its design integrity, technical expertise, and commitment to sustainability.

As an Architect, you will play a key leadership role in shaping project vision and guiding delivery from concept through completion. You bring the ability to make complex challenges simple — balancing creativity, functionality, usability, accessibility, budget, and schedule.

You are comfortable operating at both strategic and technical levels: contributing to project mission and vision while ensuring execution aligns with client goals, regulatory requirements, and construction realities.
The ideal candidate is motivated, adaptable, and committed to delivering an exceptional client experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Lead and manage large, complex architectural projects across commercial and residential sectors
• Translate client vision into functional, creative, and cost-effective design solutions
• Guide projects through all phases, including documentation, specifications, and construction administration
• Coordinate and collaborate effectively with internal teams, consultants, and stakeholders
• Review team output for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project budget and schedule
• Sketch and clearly communicate design concepts to clients and team members
• Manage multiple client deliverables simultaneously
• Represent the firm within professional organizations to enhance brand visibility and industry presence

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of commercial and/or residential architectural project experience
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities
• Demonstrated leadership on large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects
• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills
• Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and MS Office
• Ability to balance design excellence with technical and financial realities
• Master of Architecture or D.Arch (RAIC Syllabus)
• LEED accreditation considered an asset

WHY THIS ROLE

• A highly collaborative and client-centric approach
• A culture of innovation and design excellence
• A strong commitment to sustainable practice
• A diverse and meaningful project portfolio
• A supportive, team-driven studio environment

If you are passionate about thoughtful design, technical rigor, and professional growth, we welcome a confidential conversation.