Your OpportunityTo be successful as a Principal Architectural Lead in the Federal Sector, a collaborative mindset is essential. You will be surrounded by our network of resources and trusted to collaborate with clients and internal teams as a thought‑leader, Federal Sector champion, brand ambassador, and expert in project delivery. Our leaders remain engaged in projects and contribute in a meaningful way to making our clients more successful.

To be a Principal Architectural leader for the design and delivery of major projects. To interface regularly with architectural and engineering leaders across North America to thrive and contribute within the integrated design practice. Sustain and grow revenue within the Canada West region and collaborate across the North American market, helping to attract top tier clients and achieve top line growth for the Federal sector.

Collaborate with technical and managerial project leads to achieve key operational performance metrics including traditional financial metrics as well as demonstrating improved outcomes for the projects we deliver. Lead local and regional business development pursuits including pre‑positioning, strategic proposal development inclusive of architecture and engineering professionals, to achieve business development and financial goals in accordance with Stantec policies. Serve as a seller‑doer generating work, creating long‑term relationships and delivering long‑term value to clients for Stantec.

Contribute to the thought leadership and brand of Stantec,



by sharing knowledge and innovation stories at key client engagements, industry events and across professional networks. Mentor and coach next generation of designers and thought leaders, as well as receive mentoring and coaching from our established team of designers and thought leaders. Demonstrated design and planning acumen and leadership on major projects.

Ability to lead project teams across a range of project types and scales with proven ability to balance a book of business in this regard.

Experience with strategic pre‑positioning for pursuits inclusive of engagement strategies, responding to Expression of Interests, Statements of Qualifications, Requests for Proposals, formal interviews, and qualified fee and contract negotiations. A seller‑doer capable of generating work and creating long‑term relationships and delivering long‑term value to clients for Stantec. Excellent organization, coordination, leadership, team building and team engagement talent.

Knowledge of market assessment techniques and insights along with ability to create aspirational and achievable business plans. Willing and able to travel. Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.

Licensed and credentialed Architect is preferred.

Experience with APD project delivery methodologies including but not limited to design‑build, progressive design‑build, and design‑build to budget. Federal project experience preferred especially experience with Department of National Defence (DND).

📌 Principal Architect - Federal (Winnipeg)
🏢 Stantec.
📍 Winnipeg