Sr. Architect

Thinkspace Architecture® Planning Interior Design Ltd. is a client-focused design practice comprised of talented architects, planners, interior designers, and technical staff - supported by a strong administrative team - who are experts in solving complex challenges and taking advantage of unique opportunities. We have been providing professional architectural services since 1963. Our highly collaborative teams work with clients across British Columbia, Alberta, and the Yukon in K-12 education, post-secondary education, health care, civic, and commercial sectors. We are committed to design excellence and approach our work with a common set of values: curiosity, collaboration, commitment, a strong client focus, and accountability. These shared values shape the ways that we rise to the challenges and opportunities of each new project.

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and collaborative Intermediate-Senior Architect to lead the planning, design, detailing, and construction of acute and clinical Healthcare projects. The ideal candidate will also have the desire to take a leading role in client care and assist in our marketing and business development efforts as a Healthcare sector champion for the firm.

What you need to be successful in the role:

•10+ years of post-registration experience in Canada, having specific experience in master planning, indicative design, and complex renovations within an operational healthcare environment
•Self-starter with strong initiative and leadership abilities who can manage multiple projects and mentor staff
•Superb project management skills to achieve goals and meet deadlines
•Sound judgement and solid communication skills for a collaborative team-based working environment
•Priority will be given to candidates experienced in all phases of planning and design, and who possess the ambition to take a leadership role in the firm
•Alignment with our core values: Curious, Client-Focused, Collaborative, Committed and Accountable
•Registration with, or eligibility to be registered with the AIBC is required

Salary:$100-140k based on experience + performance-based bonus
Location: Surrey, Kelowna or Vancouver Island

Thinkspace offers a stimulating work environment with an emphasis on continuous learning and career development. We are true believers in Lifelong Learning and support staff through mentoring and attending continuing education courses to advance in their chosen career path. We are always looking for talented individuals who share our passion.

If you’re interested in joining our team, we’d love to hear from you We ask qualified candidates to please forward their resume and portfolio in PDF format (no links) to careers@thinkspace.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about our firm, please visit our website at www.thinkspace.ca