Architecture Team Lead, Northern Territories

Stantec's Buildings team is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.   

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. 

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Your Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an energetic, experienced technical leader to lead the Northern Architecture team. We have three Northern offices in Whitehorse, Yellowknife & Iqaluit. The three offices work together and share resources. The Architecture Team Lead position can be based in either Whitehorse, Yukon or Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. The successful candidate will lead our Architecture group and will work closely with Business Centre (BC) leadership to deliver quality technical assignments and attract, develop, and retain qualified staff that demonstrate design and technical excellence. Reporting to the Business Centre Operations Leader, you will collaborate with the Northern Territories leadership team to market discipline specific design and technical expertise to clients.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Architecture team in the Northern Territories.
• Collaborate with other architecture, engineering, and business leaders across the company.
• Oversee and enhance the quality of projects, documentation, and processes in the discipline.
• Attract, develop, and retain qualified professionals to contribute to the discipline.
• Interact with counterparts across the business lines.
• Partner with other leaders to review and manage workload, staffing, recruiting, career development and technical development.
• Promote and enhance design excellence, professional standards and best practices within the region.
• Participate in the Business Centre team building process for pursuits & projects, providing PMs with appropriate staff, either from the Territorial team or from other regions.
• Together with other leaders, implement the methodologies within the region for the creation and review of work plans, independent reviews, design reviews and technical reviews on all projects using Stantec frameworks.
• Take timely corrective action on any projects that encounter technical challenges to avoid claims and takes responsibility for mitigating any claims in the region.
• Lead risk mitigation efforts across full portfolio of projects.
• Collaborate with Stantec's HSSE team in the development of discipline specific hazard assessments, safe work practices, planned job observations, safety training, and incident investigations within the discipline pertaining to the work of the staff.
• Assist leaders in the delivery of the Business Centre's employee compensation, career development, performance reviews and succession planning.
• Increase the visibility of the Architecture team across the company.
• Work with other local disciplines to deliver high quality design projects.
• Collaborate with buildings engineers, planners, mobility planners, and landscape architects to develop and advance thought leadership both in Canada and as part of the larger team.
• Lead the architecture aspects of the project development cycle including client engagement, preparing fee proposals, and project delivery.
• Engage regularly with key clients to discuss current projects and evaluate firm performance, as well as identify other business opportunities either with current clients or through referrals, focusing on business development efforts and strategic pursuits.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned. 

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated leadership in Architecture.
• Results oriented individual who excels in multi-disciplinary environment.
• Technically versed in all relevant areas of design and understanding of various design methods.
• Strong project planning and delivery experience.
• Strong project management experience.
• Commitment to establishing and maintaining professional standards, quality and health and safety.
• Strong leadership, management, business development, communication and team building skills.
• Demonstrated skills to create and implement innovative and effective client solutions and integrated deliverables in alignment with business objectives.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining relationships with clients, business leaders and team members.
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop strong internal relationships, fostering a culture of collaboration.
• Desire to succeed, be enthusiastic and possess a high degree of integrity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in relevant drafting/design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat is an asset, but not a requirement.
• Thorough understanding of codes, legal, and design requirements with significant local jurisdictional experience and established contacts.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in architecture or a related discipline.
• Registered Architect or related professional designation.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience working for a multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering practice. Typical work environment is in an office-based setting. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.