Senior​/Intermediate Architect - Transit

Position: Senior and/or Intermediate Architect - Transit

Senior and/or Intermediate Architect - Transit

Vancouver, BCArchitecture – Architecture /Full Time /Hybrid 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, landscape architects and sustainability experts who design for community wellbeing and urban vibrancy. We are a fun-loving bunch of big thinkers and city-shapers 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 professionals who share our values and care as much about our communities as we do.

We're proud to be a , and Winner, committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world.

Explore and join us to build and connect vibrant and sustainable communities!

How you'll make a difference:

Innovatively design and deliver projects with a deep curiosity to understand all relevant stakeholders (i.e. patrons and transit agencies) and develop creative responses to meet their needs

Develop innovative solutions to challenging design and technical issues, championing sustainable strategies to reduce environmental impact

Assisting in developing and managing client relationships

Leading communications with and reports to Authorities having Jurisdiction

Delivering projects efficiently and effectively through inspirational leadership

Providing leadership and direction to team members to develop in-house expertise and methodologies (design, technical and quality standards, etc.) to advance the group and the efficiency and effectiveness of our architectural work

Actively contribute to design discussions, critiques, and a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and critical thinking

Championing sustainable design strategies that can reduce our environmental impact

Provide inspiring leadership to project teams, mentoring junior staff and advancing our design, technical, and quality standards.

Who you are:

7+ years architectural design experience

Registered Architect preferred (or eligible)

Expertise in BIM workflows and Revit, plus strong graphic/visual communication skills (hand + digital)

Proficiency with analogue (hand) and electronic forms of visual and graphic communication

Strong leadership experience in establishing scope, and directing the work of professional architects and technical staff on multiple projects, in a hybrid (in-studio and virtual) work environment

The ability to contribute to large projects (> $100 million construction value) with minimal supervision, including consultant coordination and client management

Experience mentoring and coaching junior architectural team members

Experience in leading project pursuit efforts (RFQ/RFP responses, fee letters)

Proficient with MS Office, MS Project, and Adobe Suite

...and you'll stand out with:

LEED AP and/or ENV SP designation

Experience in designing transit facilities and managing transit clients

$87,000 - $120,000 a year

Our salary range is flexible based on candidate's experience and qualifications.
Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! We’re looking for future DIALOGers who are eager to learn, bring unique perspectives, and want to make a real difference in the world—even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification.
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:
Coach

DIALOG 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.