Company Description
Welcome to a place where people are at the heart of everything we do.
Welcome to people with an inspiring vision and who seek stimulating challenges. At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where you’ll have many opportunities to learn and develop while working on engaging projects.
We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and define what work-life balance means to you.
When you join CIMA+, we welcome you to a place that you can call home.
Job Description
CIMA+'s Buildings team (inclusive of C2 Architecture Inc.) is renowned for its expertise in designing high-quality buildings. We are committed to providing the most rigorous and responsible solutions to both architectural and engineering challenges and offer a diverse range of projects from the initial planning stages to design and construction, including transportation-based projects, educational, commercial, residential, industrial, community-based projects, water/wastewater, provincial and municipal projects. CIMA+ cultivates career growth and provides opportunities as unique as you are. With a constant desire to offer our customers the best possible service, we have set up a team of specialists dedicated to high-performance projects to support our customers and design teams across Canada. Join us and be part of an innovative and collaborative work environment.
We are currently looking for a Licensed Senior Architect to join our Buildings Group (C2 Architecture Inc) in the Mississauga or Bowmanville office, operating within a hybrid model. This leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to advance your career while working collaboratively within a dynamic team. You will have the chance to lead and manage a wide range of projects across multiple sectors, including transit, commercial, education, healthcare, and federal markets.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor the project team in preparing conceptual designs, presentations, design development, and construction documents across various projects
- Oversee and integrate multi-disciplinary inputs into the design process, working with specialists in areas such as traffic engineering, transportation safety, storm water management, geotechnical engineering, and environmental/ecology
- Assume the role of Project Manager, controlling and managing resources, budgets, and schedules for multiple projects
- Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison for clients, ensuring effective communication and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle
- Assist in managing and guiding the architectural staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
- Prepare presentation materials and renderings for client meetings, public consultations, and design review processes
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies and prepare materials for permit application packages to secure necessary approvals
- Provide contract administration and/or construction inspection services as required
- Support continuous professional development by participating in internal and external learning opportunities
- Represent the architectural team at project meetings, sharing insights and leadership across all stages of design and implementation
- Contribute to the creation of written materials, including proposals, design briefs, meeting reports, and other documentation associated with the architectural design process
- Lead design development and review processes, ensuring quality and alignment with client goals and project standards
- Mentor junior staff, fostering growth and development within the team
- Conduct QA/QC of drawings and specifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements and standards
Qualifications
- Graduate in Architecture (B. Arch or M. Arch) or equivalent combination of education
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in architecture, with a proven track record of leading successful projects
- Licensed Architect - Registered in good standing with the OAA
- Proven ability to oversee QA/QC of design deliverables and ensure project standards are met
- Strong Contract Administration experience overseeing the contracts between parties in a construction project
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on quality and client satisfaction
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Valid Ontario driver’s license with a clean driving record and access to a reliable personal vehicle
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- LEED or Passive House accreditation is an asset
Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:
- Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week.
- Flexible Health and Dental Care benefits to meet your family’s needs
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Access to physical, financial, mental, social and environmental well-being services
- Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 4% employer contribution
- As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares
- 37.5 hour work week with an opportunity to have any overtime banked or paid out (for hourly employees)
- Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode
- Work/Life balance policy across Canada
- Up to five (5) weeks of vacation: based on years of relevant experience
- Eleven (11) statutory holidays plus a personal paid day off
- Employee referral bonus program
- Group discounts on home and auto insurance, fitness memberships, technology, mortgages, and more
- Mentoring programs at local and national level
- Tailored training to improve your existing skills
For additional info or interest contact Maria Rivas.
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Additional Information
Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).
In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.
Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.
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