Senior Architect

Description:

You will work with the Technical Services team to support the Real Estate and Infrastructure Management Branch by providing input to the Capital Planning process, assessing existing infrastructure, participating in the development of scopes for approved projects, providing Design services within the capacity of the team in coordination with all disciplines and providing Design Review services of submittals from external service providers. During the tender, award, execution and close-out phases of the project, you will provide technical and construction administration support to the project team. You will work with our Asset Management, Construction and Project partners to facilitate the development of corporate standards that will support decision making and influence portfolio investment into the future. A client focussed approach shall be employed with the intent of building strong relationships and trust. This includes the need to manage expectations through open and respectful communication and to fulfill agreed deliverables within established schedules.

Qualifications and Experience

You must be a licensed Professional Architect with the Nova Scotia Association of Architects (NSAA) or be eligible to be licenced through an association that has a reciprocity agreement with the NSAA. You must have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience. In addition:

• You are highly respected by those who you work with and are adept at working with others to achieve results;
• You have experience providing technical and design services at all stages of project planning and execution;
• You have been involved with work in buildings across the spectrum of occupancy classifications;
• You have significant experience working with skilled Trades People, Construction Supervisors, Engineers, and Design Consultants;
• You are comfortable setting high standards and managing performance in a healthy work environment;
• You are highly collaborative and energize your Design Team to strive towards achieving successful project outcomes while exemplifying the Department’s values in all aspects of your work.