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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in leading K-12 and post-secondary architectural projects, with a strong focus on educational programming, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable design practices. Proficient in managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering complex projects while maintaining client relationships and ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Licensed Architect10+ Years ExperienceRevit ProficiencyEducational ProgrammingStakeholder Engagement
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Hard Skills
Architectural PlanningDesign DevelopmentConstruction DocumentationTechnical WritingProject DeliveryBuilding Codes KnowledgeAccessibility RequirementsConstruction SystemsContract AdministrationProposal Development
Soft Skills
FacilitationPresentation SkillsOrganizationClient-Service SkillsMentoring
Tools & Technologies
RevitArchitectural Documentation ToolsCoordination ToolsPresentation Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in ArchitectureEligibility for Registration with Nova Scotia Association of Architects
Industry Keywords
K-12 ProjectsPost-Secondary ProjectsPublic-Sector EducationSustainabilityResilienceInclusive Learning EnvironmentsAtlantic Canada
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead K-12 and post-secondary projects from programming and concept design through construction and closeout
- Work with clients and user groups to define educational, functional, operational, and facility requirements
- Lead or participate in programming workshops, stakeholder consultations, visioning sessions, presentations, and option-evaluation exercises
- Translate teaching, learning, student-service, administrative, community-use, and facility requirements into coordinated architectural solutions
- Establish project work plans and coordinate architects, interns, technologists, engineers, landscape architects, specialty consultants, and cost consultants
- Guide the preparation and coordination of design documents, Revit models, specifications, reports, presentations, and construction documents
- Lead interdisciplinary design and technical reviews
- Incorporate accessibility, universal design, sustainability, resilience, energy performance, durability, security, and student well-being into project planning and design
- Support project teams during procurement and construction, including tender questions, addenda, submittals, RFIs, site reviews, change management, deficiency review, and closeout
- Maintain strong client relationships and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Mentor architects, interns, designers, and technologists
- Contribute to education-sector standards, tools, research, lessons learned, proposals, interviews, project pursuits, and client presentations
- Travel to project sites and client meetings throughout Nova Scotia and New Brunswick as required
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited institution
- Licensed architect with 10+ years of progressively responsible experience
- Eligibility for registration with the Nova Scotia Association of Architects
- Demonstrated experience leading K-12, college, university, or comparable complex institutional projects through multiple phases of project delivery
- Experience with educational programming, stakeholder engagement, architectural planning, design development, construction documentation, and construction-phase services
- Experience leading multidisciplinary consultant teams and coordinating complex technical and operational requirements
- Experience with both new construction and renovation or renewal projects is preferred
- Knowledge of Canadian building codes, accessibility requirements, construction systems, procurement processes, and contract administration
- Understanding of inclusive learning environments, sustainability, resilience, adaptability, and long-term facility performance
- Proficiency with Revit and familiarity with contemporary architectural documentation, coordination, and presentation tools
- Strong facilitation, presentation, technical writing, organization, and client-service skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities, provide clear design and technical direction, mentor developing staff, and work effectively across multiple offices
- Experience with public-sector education projects in Nova Scotia or Atlantic Canada is an asset
- Experience with proposal development, project interviews, and education-sector business development is an asset
Benefits
Comp & perks- Employee-owned company
- Career growth opportunities
- Challenging work environment
- Workplace Equity Program
- Accommodation for the selection process for persons with disabilities