Licensed Architect – Government & Secure Projects
Architecture, Design & Planning Firm

Toronto, Ontario

Salary: $90k - 115k + Benefits

Eligibility For Level 2 Security Clearance Required

In office for 1 year in North York followed by hybrid work model

The Company
A well-established and highly respected architecture and design firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced Licensed Architect with OAA to join their growing team. The firm has an excellent reputation for delivering complex public sector and government projects and offers long-term stability, a collaborative culture, and opportunities for professional growth. This role will support the delivery of secure and confidential government facilities and institutional projects, ensuring the highest standards of quality, technical excellence, and regulatory compliance.

The Role
As a Licensed Architect , you will play a key role in the technical delivery and quality assurance of government and secure facility projects. This is a position focused on project oversight rather than design, making it ideal for an experienced architect who enjoys reviewing documentation, mentoring teams, liaising with clients and ensuring projects meet rigorous standards.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

Performing QA/QC reviews throughout all project phases

Ensuring design compliance with client standards, building codes, and project requirements

Coordinating with internal project teams, consultants, and stakeholders

Providing technical guidance and architectural expertise

Working with project documentation, reports and coordinating with project managers

Participating in site reviews as required

Supporting the successful delivery of complex government projects

Client liaison





This position is fully onsite in Toronto for the first year due to project security requirements. Following this initial commitment, a hybrid work arrangement will be available.

What's Required

Licensed Architect registered with the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)

Approximately 7 years of architectural experience

Extensive experience delivering Canadian government, institutional, or public sector projects

Strong knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, National Building Code of Canada, and applicable municipal regulations

Proven expertise in QA/QC, technical reviews, drawing package coordination, and design compliance

Strong skills with Revit

Strong understanding of construction methods and building technology

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams

Must be eligible to obtain Government of Canada Level II Security Clearance and must not have visited or travelled to countries on the exclusion list in the past 10 years (India, Iran, China, Pakistan or Russia)

Candidates who have previously held a Government of Canada security clearance are strongly encouraged to apply, although previous clearance is not required

What You Get In Return

Opportunity to work on high-profile, secure government projects

Competitive salary plus benefits

Join a respected and stable architecture firm with an excellent reputation

Collaborative, technically focused team environment

Long-term career growth opportunities

Fully onsite for the first year, transitioning to a hybrid work model thereafter

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview and who meet the requirements above will be contacted.

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