Project Lead

Taylor Architecture Group (TAG) has an opening in our Yellowknife office for a
Project Lead
with a focus on Housing Innovation.

TAG was founded in Yellowknife over 40 years ago to provide specialized architectural services for northern and remote communities. Since that time, the firm has grown to include several teams of licensed architects working alongside interior designers, mechanical and electrical engineers, and a dedicated research team.

Since 2022, TAG's research team has been exploring a variety of challenges and solutions related to northern housing issues. This work has been multidisciplinary, addressing technical design solutions, the regulatory and legal context, housing policy, funding frameworks, and training/employment pathways in the construction sector. As the work continues to build momentum, we are looking to expand our research team with the addition of a creative and enterprising Project Lead who will manage involvements relating to housing R&D.

The ideal candidate will be technically proficient, driven, curious, and socially conscious. This position could be served by a wide range of relevant experience. At minimum, the candidate should be comfortable with project management and be familiar with housing delivery, planning, design, policy, business administration, or facilitation – particularly in northern and Indigenous contexts.

The successful candidate will join an established team and will have opportunities for professional development, while contributing management skills to support the success of ongoing projects. This person should be enthusiastic about teamwork and be able foster positive relations with client groups, while bringing relevant competencies to the research team.

TAG's projects are located in communities across the three northern territories. Travel on small aircraft and remote winter roads will be a requirement of the position.

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Duties:

· Apply creative problem-solving skills to address a variety of challenges and objectives relating to housing development, construction and administration in northern Canada.

· Work collaboratively with team members and client groups, which generally are Indigenous and community organizations, to propose solutions and develop achievable project plans.

· Liaise between project partners, which may include a combination of Indigenous leadership, community administration, specialized consultants, contractors, and other members of TAG's multidisciplinary team

· Support clients and the research team in developing mid- to large-scale funding proposals for ongoing and future projects, including budget, work plan, team composition, and project narrative.

· Contribute to the successful implementation of ongoing and future projects by maintaining and administering established budgets, schedules, deliverables and overall intent

· Prepare project reporting, which may include technical documentation, financial reports, progress reports, or public-facing documents

· Develop communications about findings and outcomes, for example through project summaries and plain-language narratives, graphics and visuals, or public presentations

· Organize and facilitate project meetings, workshops or events, as appropriate

· Travel to remote communities in the arctic and sub-arctic for the purpose of meeting with partners, gathering information, and sharing findings. Candidates should be comfortable traveling in small airplanes and working in cross-cultural environments.

Skills and Credentials:

This position could be served by a combination of different proficiencies. The following competencies and qualities will be, at minimum, required:

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Enthusiasm for a team-based process; capacity to facilitate collaboration between diverse groups of project partners

· Strong communication skills

· Fluency in written and spoken English

· Experience in project management

· A strong administrative background; knowledge of budgets and record-keeping

· Strong capacity for organization, including the ability to prioritize and multitask between several concurrent involvements

· Fluency with basic digital tools including MS Office, particularly Outlook and Excel; willingness to learn additional software as required

· Curiosity, inquisitiveness; a drive to find and test solutions

· Ability to capture, convey, and maintain a collaborative vision or intent throughout the lifespan of a project

· A capacity for creative and critical thinking, at both a strategic and practical level

In addition, any of the following would be considered an asset:

· Experience working in remote, northern or Indigenous communities, particularly in the Northwest Territories

· Knowledge of housing issues (design, construction, funding, policy, administration)

· Experience coordinating and leading a team

· A background in applied research

· Established expertise in a relevant field – planning, architecture, engineering, environmental studies, systems design, business administration, public or non-profit administration

· Experience developing infrastructure projects, or in an adjacent field

· Experience developing successful proposals

· Experience in communications or graphic design; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite software

These competencies may be achieved through various combinations of education and past experience. Qualifications are expected to include:

· A Bachelor Degree in a relevant field

· A Master's Degree in a relevant field

· Minimum 3 years (ideally 5+ years) of relevant work experience, particularly in northern or Indigenous contexts

Length of Contract:

This is a full time (37.5 hr/week), permanent position located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. A flexible work schedule could be available for the right candidate.

Moving Costs:

A moving expense stipend will be provided by TAG. Temporary housing is available upon arrival in Yellowknife until the candidate secures permanent housing.

Salary and benefits:

Salary and benefits to be commensurate with experience; full benefits package available.

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and samples of work to 

Qualified applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interviews will be ongoing. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.