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About the role
Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Your Opportunity
Join a Top 10 global design firm within our growing Architecture Practice. Our team leads complex architectural projects across Healthcare, Transit, Civic, Federal, Industrial, Aviation, and Education sectors — with a particular need for deep expertise in Defence and Security environments.
Stantec’s Buildings Practice in Toronto and Vancouver, is actively seeking a Senior Architect with extensive experience delivering federal and defence-sector facilities, including projects for DND, RCMP, PSPC, and other high security governmental clients. This role is ideal for a technically strong, detail oriented architect who excels in regulated, mission critical environments and is experienced in navigating federal design standards, procurement processes, and security protocols. You will lead multidisciplinary teams through all project phases — from planning and concept development to contract documents, construction, and commissioning — ensuring compliance, quality, and alignment with federal client objectives.
Your Key Responsibilities
Architectural Leadership
Lead design and technical development for federal and defence-sector building projects.
Oversee the production of architectural drawings, specifications, and BIM deliverables.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal design standards, codes, guidelines, and security requirements.
Provide architectural oversight during construction administration, ensuring design intent and performance criteria are maintained.
Coordinate with engineering disciplines to deliver cohesive, technically rigorous solutions.
Project Delivery
Guide projects through all phases: planning, design, procurement, construction, and close-out.
Maintain schedules, budgets, quality metrics, and risk controls across multiple workstreams.
Prepare federal submission packages, milestone deliverables, and documentation required by authorities having jurisdiction.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Act as a key liaison with DND, federal agencies, project authorities, user groups, and security representatives.
Translate federal program requirements and performance standards into architectural solutions.
Lead design presentations, working sessions, and technical reviews with high level stakeholders.
Types of Facilities You Will Lead
Defence & Security Infrastructure
Government Administrative Facilities
Justice, Policing, and Public Safety Projects
Specialized, mission critical and high security environments
Risk & Compliance Management
Identify, track, and mitigate project risks throughout the lifecycle.
Maintain an active Risk Register to document potential issues, impacts, and mitigation plans.
Escalate risks appropriately and ensure all stakeholders are aligned on contingency strategies.
Leadership & Team Development
Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration.
Mentor emerging architectural staff and support professional growth.
Manage studio resources, workflows, and quality assurance procedures.
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