Conservation Architect

Architecture49 is seeking a Conservation Architect to join our CENTRUS Centre Block Rehabilitation team located in downtown Ottawa.  

As a Conservation Architect you will be actively involved in progressing the heritage design scope and applying internationally recognized conservation best practices to advance design solutions in a multi-disciplinary environment.  

The Centre Block Rehabilitation Project is a complex long-term heritage renovation, rehabilitation, and rejuvenation project of national interest within the Parliamentary Precinct. The project is serviced by CENTRUS, a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team with members from A49 and other joint venture organizations. Working from Canada’s national capital, the team is focused on the extensive renovation, repair, upgrade, and replacement of various crucial components of the building. In joining this office, A49 team members have the opportunity to influence the way our nation’s Parliament works for the next 100 years.  

Architecture49 (A49) is a growing firm with a wide range of career opportunities. Our offices, situated from coast to coast across Canada, serve distinct regions each with a local focus and sector specialties.  

We value work-life balance and support continuous learning to help our employees develop their skills and expertise as they build and evolve their careers with us. We offer a comprehensive and customizable benefits package, as well as a share purchase program and RRSP matching program. We also offer flexible schedule and a hybrid work environment; competitive salaries; flexible leave days; telemedicine (24/7 access); and reimbursement of professional dues. 

A49 is committed to leveraging technology as a cornerstone of our design processes, methodologies, and procedures and are looking for individuals who share our philosophy of design through technology.  While experience with digital design, production and visualization tools is preferred, if you share our passion for technology in design, A49 is where the next phase of your career should begin. Within our organizational culture, we are prepared to invest and partner in your development through a comprehensive evaluation, training, and mentorship program that will empower you to utilize your expertise on projects that contribute to the growth and success of our practice, and your career. 

Responsibilities 

The ideal candidate will assume, under the supervision of the Project Manager, the following responsibilities:   

• Preparation and coordination of construction/contract documents.   
• Participate in the coordination/management of internal and external consultants, and other stakeholders: execute coordination meetings, communicate directly with Project Manager, keep the team focused on required tasks, maintain design intent for the specific project.   
• Conduct heritage/conservation surveys and studies.   
• Report writing.   
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control on all project documents for compliance with office standards, client, stakeholder, and authorities' requirements.   
• Site review, supervision and follow-up during construction.   

Qualifications 

• University degree in Architecture and specialised training and experience in Heritage Conservation.   
• 5 years’ experience in Heritage Conservation.   
• Licensed in Ontario, or have the ability to be licensed. 
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.   
• Knowledge of current codes and regulations.   

• Preference given to candidates with knowledge of: 

1. BIM principles & workflows 
2. REVIT software   
3. AutoCAD software  
4. Microsoft 365 environment 
5. Bluebeam