We've opened a role in our Guelph and Timmins offices for a talented, entrepreneurial Architect to work alongside exceptional people in JLR's Architectural group.
Are you an OAA licensed Architect with at least 5+ years of experience and a passion for excellence in architecture and design?
Do you have a strong knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, National Building Code, CCDC contracts, and a strong understanding of building systems?
Do you have project management experience, including managing budgets, schedules, client relationships and multidisciplinary project teams?
Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and business development experience (sales, marketing, and proposal writing)?
You'll be supported by a Platinum Club member of Canada's Best Managed Companies program, 100% employee-owned firm that has a long-established reputation for quality services in multiple sectors, while you take on existing clients, develop current relationships, and deliver world-class, innovative solutions that support community building and growth in our cities.
JLR is a creative, tight-knit, and mentorship-focused community with unique opportunities for driven people with tenacity and spirit. Joining the JLR team means joining a dynamic group of innovative architecture, engineering, and planning professionals and support staff. You'll have the opportunity to help establish new clients and partner with existing ones to develop insightful solutions and see projects through from inception to completion.
Providing architectural design and contract administration related to a variety of commercial, institutional, and industrial construction projects.
Leading projects and design teams while working alongside the Director of Architecture and JLR leadership group to drive projects forward.
Collaborating with team members as part of an integrated project team, including execution, design, and reporting.




Managing projects through all project stages, from the definition, through planning, design, and construction, using your demonstrated abilities to recognize opportunities, understand client needs and manage and deliver projects.
Participating in the preparation of proposals, reports, specifications, contract documents and budget estimates.
Completing Ontario Building Code and National Building Code reviews.
Stamping architectural working drawings, reports, etc.
Preparing design budgets, managing projects, staff, and design fees.
Travelling between JLR offices across Ontario and Canada to meet the needs of various projects and/or training purposes.
We live, work, breathe, sleep, and thrive in the communities we build. We love northern Ontario and the glorious bounty of the natural world and we're proud of our reputation and longevity in the National Capital and Kingston regions. We have an established depth of technical and support resources that can efficiently and effectively deliver small and large multidisciplinary projects. We provide flexible career direction with opportunities to choose your own path and interesting and exciting assignments ranging in size and type.
Merit and profit bonus program
Competitive salaries reviewed annually
Immediate health and dental benefits
Parental leave top-up program
Fun Funds to plan extracurricular social events
Community Engagement and Social Responsibility
JLR welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
At JLR, each of us contributes to inclusion and we all have a role to play. Our culture is the result of our behaviours, our personal commitment, our curiosity, how we collaborate, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. It brings us together in ways that help us stand out. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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