Senior Architect/Designer - Mixed-Use Living

Here at DIALOG, we are passionate about design and believe it can and should meaningfully improve the wellbeing of our communities and the environment we all share.

We are a multi-disciplinary collaborative of architects, interior designers, urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, and landscape architects who design for community wellbeing and urban vibrancy. We are a fun-loving bunch of big thinkers and do-gooders, who are collaborative in our approach, diverse in our perspectives, aspirational in our pursuits, and optimistic about what’s next. We’re always looking for passionate people who share our values and care as much about our communities as we do. We're proud to be a Certified B Corporation and 2024 Best of Practice Award Winner, committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world.

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DIALOG is looking for an experienced architect or designer in mid-rise and high-density living environments to help expand our mixed-use living design team. We believe that these mixed-use developments require empathetic and future thinking designers to collaboratively envision human-focused environments that will help our communities thrive. You will be part of a national team of creative, passionate and collaborative designers who believe we can truly make a difference.

Are you someone who is passionate about design, problem-solving, project team management, client relationships and ultimately about the human experience? Do you have experience leading mixed-use projects through design phases? Do you want to join a passionate, dynamic, and integrated interdisciplinary team that challenges each other to make a difference every day and think beyond the status quo?

How you'll make a difference:

• Innovatively design and deliver projects with a deep curiosity to understand all relevant stakeholders (i.e. tenants, consumers, contractors and the community) and develop creative responses to meet their needs
• Create and develop innovative design for living concept solutions while working collaboratively with a team during concept design, space planning, schematic design and design development
• Resolve technical and design issues
• Deliver projects efficiently and effectively through inspirational leadership
• Provide coaching and mentorship to junior team members

Who you are:

• 10 or more years of architectural design experience with a focus on high density mixed-use living projects
• Design focused with strong building code and technical knowledge relating to high density mixed-use living project typology
• Professional Architecture degree (Master's Degree in Architecture is a plus)
• Proficiency with analogue (hand) and electronic forms of visual and graphic communication is essential
• Experience working with wood-frame and concrete construction
• Proficient with MS Office and Adobe Suite
• Experience in Revit and Rhino
• Eager to build transformational neighbourhoods through collaboration with a passionate and tight knit team

Nice to have:

• Experience in Grasshopper
• Experience with mass timber and modular pre-fab buildings
• AAA Registered Architect

At DIALOG, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the world. We encourage you to apply!

Perks & Benefits

Parental leave top-up programs for all parents upon the birth or adoption of a child, RRSP matching, competitive medical and dental benefits coverage upon the first day of employment, discounted memberships, encouraged work/life balance with gifted time off during the holiday season and Vacation Buy-Up program, and reimbursement for professional memberships and dues are just a few of the benefits that DIALOGers enjoy.

Professional Development

DIALOG offers continued professional growth through leadership development opportunities specifically designed for our collaborative culture. Among others, some of our programs include: CoachDIALOG which equips our coaches with essential communication and feedback strategies for building great teams; Integrateducation™ supports DIALOGers in accredited continuing education opportunities; technical skills development via e-learning pathways; and financial support for relevant external learning opportunities. 

Equal Opportunity

DIALOG celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all, free of discrimination and harassment. Employment-related decisions are made without regard to sex, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and race. In accordance with DIALOG’s Accommodation Policy, accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request for candidates throughout the selection process.