Architect or Project Lead

Architectural Project Lead / Intern Architect
Commercial Projects - Restaurants, Hospitality, Cafes
Architecture Firm
Full-Time | Hybrid Work Environment
90k - 120k depending on experience

Other titles:
Licensed Architect, Intern Architect, Architect, OAA Project Manager, Project Lead, Design Architect, Designer, Job Captain, Senior Technologist

THE FIRM
Join a well established Architecture practice that brings together multidisciplinary expertise to shape impactful environments. With a strong legacy of delivering dynamic projects across the country, this firm is involved in a wide range of restaurant, cafe and hospitality projects, ranging from high end steakhouses to quick service franchises. With a flexible, hybrid work model, you’ll have the freedom to work where you’re most productive—while staying closely connected to a collaborative, high-performing team.

THE ROLE
This role is ideal for an experienced Architectural professional who is technically strong and capable in working through all project phases, from design, technical production, site visits and client liaison. You might be an Architect, a Project Lead or Job captain, and you'll also be involved in providing mentorship and guidance to junior staff on the team.

In this role you will be involved a range of hospitality and restaurant projects—including quick service franchise chains, both individual locations to multi-site rollouts—working to create spaces that are both operationally efficient and memorable for guests.

Responsibilities include

Work through all phases of project including producing technical documentation and design development

Liaise with clients and other stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met

Translate design concepts into practical, code-compliant solutions

Participate in programming and research

Conduct site reviews, surveys, and existing condition assessments

Prepare technical drawings and manage permit submissions and responses

Collaborate closely with engineers, consultants, and contractors to resolve design and construction challenges

Apply QA/QC through project phases

Support project delivery from early design through construction administration

Mentor and provide guidance to junior staff members

WHAT'S REQUIRED

9+ years of professional experience in architecture with at least 4 years of working knowledge of Canadian Building Codes and Bylaws

Post Secondary Degree in Architecture from a recognised institution

Solid experience working on hospitality or restaurant projects within North America, ideally some quick service restaurant/cafe projects behind you

A background working across design, architectural technology, project management or similar

Some experience mentoring junior staff is preferred

Proven experience across multiple project phases

Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and related design tools

Ability to balance design thinking with technical problem-solving

Professional registration with the OAA as an Architect (or working towards it as an Intern) is required

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Some occasional travel to site and potentially to other provinces is required

WHAT YOU GET IN RETURN

Work on dynamic restaurant and hospitality projects

Be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team with global reach

Contribute to projects that combine design innovation with real-world impact

Competitive compensation + benefits

Enjoy flexibility through a modern hybrid - remote work model

Take part in leadership, overseeing a team

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