National Market Lead - Healthcare

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Healthcare facilities are among the most complex and impactful projects in the built environment. At Architecture
49, we design places that support healing, innovation, community well-being, and operational excellence. We work with health authorities, clinicians, patients, Indigenous communities, and industry partners to create healthcare environments that improve the experience of care and strengthen communities.

National Sector Leader, Healthcare to drive the growth, reputation, and strategic direction of our healthcare practice across Canada.

Lead the market. Build the practice. Advance the future of Canadian healthcare design.

The Opportunity

This senior leadership role is responsible for expanding Architecture
49's healthcare presence nationally by combining market insight, client relationships, design excellence, procurement expertise, talent development, and operational leadership.

Working closely with Regional Managing Principals and Healthcare Leaders, you will position A49 for major healthcare opportunities, strengthen capabilities across regions, and champion innovation in healthcare design and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Growth & Market Leadership

• Develop and execute A49's national healthcare strategy.
• Grow market share through strong client relationships and strategic pursuits.
• Identify emerging healthcare infrastructure opportunities across Canada.
• Lead major pursuit strategies, partnerships, and business development initiatives.
• Guide regional growth plans and sector performance targets.
• Provide expertise in healthcare procurement and delivery models, including Design-Build, P3, Progressive Design-Build, IPD, and Alliance approaches.
• Support major pursuits, contract strategy, risk management, and project governance.
• Build effective partnerships with contractors, consultants, and infrastructure organizations.

Relationships & Industry Influence

• Strengthen relationships with health authorities, ministries, hospitals, infrastructure agencies, and industry partners.
• Represent Architecture
  49 through conferences, industry associations, publications, and speaking engagements.

Thought Leadership & Innovation

• Advance research and innovation in healthcare planning, patient experience, staff wellness, resilience, and emerging models of care.
• Champion new approaches that improve healthcare outcomes and project delivery.

Sustainability, Reconciliation & Technology

• Promote low-carbon, climate-resilient, and high-performance healthcare infrastructure.
• Support Indigenous engagement, cultural safety, and reconciliation in healthcare environments.
• Lead adoption of digital tools, data-driven decision making, BIM, and emerging technologies, including responsible AI applications.
• Mentor and develop healthcare leaders across Canada.
• Support recruitment, succession planning, and capability building.
• Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and a unified national healthcare practice.

Operational Excellence

• Provide executive leadership on major healthcare projects.
• Champion quality, financial performance, client service, and design excellence.
• Monitor sector performance and support continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture and eligibility for registration in Canada.
• 15+ years of leadership experience in healthcare architecture, planning, design, or project delivery.
• Significant experience with complex healthcare facilities and major infrastructure pursuits.
• Strong understanding of healthcare procurement models, including Design-Build and P3 delivery.
• Established relationships within Canada's healthcare and infrastructure sectors.
• Demonstrated success in business development, client engagement, and team leadership.
• National reputation for thought leadership and industry involvement.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel nationally.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.

Leadership Profile

You are:

• A strategic healthcare market leader.
• A trusted relationship builder and connector.
• An innovator who challenges conventional thinking.
• A recognized voice within the healthcare infrastructure sector.
• A collaborative mentor who develops future leaders.
• A champion of design excellence, sustainability, and reconciliation.
• A values-driven leader who acts with integrity and purpose.

Success in This Role

Success will be measured by:

• Growth in market share, revenue, pursuits, and backlog.
• Stronger national client and…