Senior Architect AIBC, Office Lead

Victoria, BC

Architecture & Design Firm

Salary

$110,000 to $150,000

Lead an Established Practice.

Build Client

Relationships. Shape the Future of the Victoria Office.

About The Firm

Our client is a well established architectural and design practice with more than 60 years of experience delivering meaningful projects across Western Canada. The firm has developed longstanding relationships with public institutions throughout British Columbia, Alberta, and the Yukon and is known for thoughtful design, technical excellence, and highly collaborative project delivery.

Their integrated team works across architecture, planning, interior design, and technical delivery, with a strong portfolio spanning K-12 and post secondary education, healthcare, commercial, civic, and community projects.

With an established presence in Victoria and continued opportunities for growth across Vancouver Island, the firm is looking for a Senior Architect who can take on a significant leadership role within the practice, strengthen local client relationships, develop new business, and help shape the future direction of the Victoria office.

About The Role

This is not simply another Senior Architect position.

The firm is looking for an experienced Architect who has established themselves as a strong project, client, and team leader and is ready to take the next step into broader office and practice leadership.

As Victoria Office Lead, you will take ownership of the office's growth and day to day operations while working closely with senior leadership to develop the firm's presence across Vancouver Island.

A significant part of this position will involve business development, building relationships with existing and prospective clients, identifying new project opportunities, and representing the firm within the local architectural and development community.

At the same time, you will provide senior oversight of projects, support Project Managers, mentor developing staff, and ensure the Victoria team continues to deliver high quality work.

You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with teams across British Columbia, Alberta, and the Yukon on institutional, educational, healthcare, civic, and commercial projects.

This position offers the opportunity to take on a broader leadership mandate, working closely with senior firm leadership while helping shape the long term growth and direction of the Vancouver Island practice.





What You'll Be Doing

Lead the growth and overall direction of the Victoria office, working closely with senior firm leadership

Develop new business opportunities and strengthen the firm's presence across Victoria and Vancouver Island

Build and maintain long term relationships with institutional, public sector, and private clients

Lead and contribute to proposal pursuits, RFP submissions, client presentations, and project interviews

Represent the firm at industry events and build relationships within the local architectural and business community

Oversee day to day office operations, including staffing, resource planning, workloads, and team priorities

Provide senior oversight of architectural projects from early planning through construction

Support Project Managers in managing project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, and client expectations

Mentor and develop architects, intern architects, and technical staff, helping build a strong and team-oriented team

Champion design excellence, technical quality, and consistent project delivery standards

Collaborate with other offices on projects and business development initiatives across Western Canada

Work with senior leadership on strategic planning, office performance, and long term growth

Help shape the future direction of the Victoria office and its position within the Vancouver Island market

What They're Looking For

Registered Architect with the AIBC, or eligible for registration through interprovincial transfer from another Canadian architectural association

9+ years of professional architectural experience, including progressively senior responsibilities

Strong background in institutional, educational, healthcare, civic, commercial, or public sector projects

Demonstrated experience in business development, client relationship management, and securing new work

Experience leading architectural projects and multidisciplinary teams

Strong understanding of proposal pursuits, RFP processes, and client presentations

Experience overseeing project delivery, design quality, schedules, budgets,



and consultant coordination

Proven ability to mentor, develop, and provide leadership to architectural and technical staff

Strong knowledge of building codes, sustainable design, construction documentation, and project delivery

Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and BIM-based workflows

Strong communication, organizational, and relationship building skills

Ability to balance business development, office leadership, and project oversight responsibilities An established professional network in Victoria or Vancouver Island would be a strong asset

Interest in contributing to the long term growth and direction of an established architectural practice

Why Join?

For an experienced Senior Architect who enjoys both the business and design sides of architecture, this role offers the opportunity to have a meaningful influence on the future of an established firm's Vancouver Island practice.

Rather than stepping into a position focused solely on project delivery, you will have the opportunity to shape the direction of an office, build a team, develop client relationships, and play an important role in the firm's continued growth.

The firm is looking for an experienced Architect who wants to make a meaningful impact beyond individual project delivery, with the opportunity to influence business development, client relationships, team growth, and the overall direction of the Victoria office.

You Will Also Benefit From

Competitive compensation depending on experience

Significant autonomy and influence over the growth of the Victoria office

Opportunity to develop and expand the firm's Vancouver Island client base

Established institutional relationships and a diverse portfolio of meaningful projects

Direct collaboration with senior firm leadership

Opportunity to build, mentor, and develop a growing architectural team

Continued professional growth and increasing leadership responsibility as the practice develops

Exposure to projects across British Columbia, Alberta, and the Yukon

Hybrid work schedule with up to two remote days per week

Flexible working hours

Professional development and continuing education support

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Life and disability coverage

Health and lifestyle spending accounts

Collaborative and supportive studio culture

Dog friendly office, free parking, and regular team events

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