Burnside has a new role available for an Architect to join our growing Facilities Design Team. The position offers the successful candidate an exciting opportunity to help support the growth of our Architectural team and serve clients across a variety of sectors including residential, industrial, commercial, and municipal facilities. This position will involve working closely with our in-house, integrated group of design professionals including the architectural, structural, building restoration, mechanical, and electrical teams as well as the opportunity to work with our first nations and infrastructure groups.

Burnside’s one-stop-shop consulting model brings key design and engineering disciplines together under one roof, creating an environment where collaboration, innovation, and productive decision-making thrive. As an Architect on our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with experts across multiple disciplines, influence projects from concept to construction, and help deliver solutions that serve our clients well into the future.

Key Responsibilities - Research, program, plan, design, and administer building projects for clients, applying knowledge of architectural design, construction detailing, construction procedures, zoning, building codes, building materials, and building systems.

- Produce conceptual plans, renderings, and documents.
- Plan and layout projects.
- Coordinate and integrate engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.
- Work as a project manager to prepare proposals, direct,



supervise and check the activities of staff engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents for the conceptual, schematic, and detailed design stages.
- Liaise with project managers, clients, and other project stakeholders.
- Work together with highly collaborative multi-discipline design teams.
- Research and coordinate material and products for project specifications.
- Conduct construction reviews for conformance to architectural drawings and contract administration.
- Identify and mitigate project risks and assist in resolving them.
- Foster strong client relationships and ensure client satisfaction throughout the project.
- Manage and complete tasks for multidisciplinary projects.
- Support and manage municipal and agency approvals including site plan approval, conservation authority approval, and building permits.

Qualifications & Skills - Ability to understand client needs and provide solutions that are both elegant and efficient.

- Excellent oral and written communication.
- Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to work under indirect supervision.
- Effective interpersonal skills and collaborative management style, including teamwork and team‑building ability.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and willing to spend time outside the comfort zone acquiring new skills.




- Technically open‑minded and creative.
- Ability to manage multiple multidisciplinary projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Education, Experience and Licensing Requirements - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution.
- A member of the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA).
- 3+ years of relevant architectural experience.
- Understanding and knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, building construction, building systems, site requirements, and municipal approval processes.
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other architectural tools.
- LEED AP or PMP considered an asset.

Salary Range $85,000 - $100,000 Position Type New Position We Offer - A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty and respect are part of our core values and practices.

- Flexible working hours, including hybrid working opportunities.
- A competitive compensation and benefits package.
- RRSP company matching plan.
- Career growth and professional development opportunities.
- Potential for performance‑driven bonusing.
- A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, assessment, and selection process, as required. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation during these processes, please contact our Human Resources department.

📌 Architect (Guelph)
🏢 R.J. Burnside u0026 Associates
📍 Guelph