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Regional Transportation Lead Architect, Western

Job in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for: ARCHITECTURE 49
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-12
Job specializations:
  • Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Regional Transportation Sector Leader (Transportation Architect) for Western Canada

Location:

Vancouver BC.

Reporting to the Managing Principal of Architecture
49 in Western Canada, the Transportation Sector Lead is accountable for the strategic development, business management and practice excellence for the Regional Transportation Practice. With a centre of excellence in the Western Region, we are looking to strengthen our existing markets and grow our reach in Western Canada.

About Architecture
49

Architecture
49 is a growing firm with a wide range of career opportunities. Our offices, situated from coast to coast across Canada, serve distinct regions, each with a local focus and sector specialties.

We value work-life balance and support continuous learning to help our employees develop their skills and expertise as they build and evolve their careers with us. We offer a comprehensive and customizable benefits package, as well as a share purchase program and RRSP matching program. We also offer a flexible schedule and hybrid work environment; competitive salaries; flexible leave days; telemedicine (24/7 access);

and reimbursement of professional dues.

Western Canada

The Western Canada region is renowned for a collaborative and client-focused mindset. Inspired by the natural resources that are abundant across the West, our team thrives on designs that align with the goals our clients seek to achieve. Specializing in transportation infrastructure, science and tech for academia, research and industry, sports and entertainment venues, and industrial spaces, our Western Canada team seamlessly blends functionality with technical excellence.

Our locations in Vancouver, Calgary, and Kamloops make for a cutting-edge urban practice surrounded by natural wonders that inspire our team.

Transportation Sector

A49’s Transportation Sector encompasses the design, planning, and development of infrastructure and facilities related to the movement of people and goods. Our Transportation team plays a pivotal role in shaping the physical and spatial characteristics of cities and regions by creating efficient, safe, and sustainable solutions that cater to the diverse needs of a dynamic and growing population.

Qualifications

  • Architecture degree with the ability to be licensed in British Columbia is required.
  • At least 15 years of experience in the transportation architecture sector.
  • Responsibilities

    As the Regional Sector Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our Transportation projects within the Western region. You will work collaboratively with the British Columbia Managing Principal to establish market growth within the region – targeting new client development that is aligned with the growth objectives. Additionally, this role will identify local client retention strategies and ensure that project specific goals are met and leveraged both regionally and nationally to help build the sector.

    The role has strategic, operational practice and thought leadership requirements with responsibilities related to:

    Business Rigour & Financial Accountability

  • Lead in the development and administration of the Prairie Transportation Sector revenue/ project development to achieve A49’s financial goals and growth targets.
  • Lead the development of hard backlog / net revenue forecasts for business development growth as per annual set targets.
  • Provide professional architectural seal on drawings and contract documents where you are the supervising architect.
  • Targeted Growth & Brand Enhancement

  • Build and evolve the transportation practice in the Western Canada and act as a thought leader in transportation on behalf of A49.
  • Collaborate with other regional Transportation sector leaders to prepare strategic plans to advance A49’s growth in target markets.
  • Maintain strong long-term client relationships and develop new clients.
  • Employee Engagement & Alignment

  • Demonstrate capacity building, training, and mentorship of A49 regional Transportation resources to deepen knowledge in the sector and future proof the sector though succession planning.
  • Operational excellence and project quality
  • Review monthly operational data including core team…
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