Senior Architect AIBC, Studio Lead

Senior Architect AIBC, Office Lead

Victoria, BC

Architecture & Design Firm

Salary: $110,000 to $150,000

Lead an Established Practice. Build Client Relationships. Shape the Future of the Victoria Office.

Our client is a well established architectural and design practice with more than 60 years of experience delivering meaningful projects across Western Canada. The firm has developed longstanding relationships with public institutions throughout British Columbia, Alberta, and the Yukon and is known for thoughtful design, technical excellence, and highly collaborative project delivery.

Their integrated team works across architecture, planning, interior design, and technical delivery, with a strong portfolio spanning K-12 and post secondary education, healthcare, commercial, civic, and community projects.

With an established presence in Victoria and continued opportunities for growth across Vancouver Island, the firm is looking for a Senior Architect who can take on a significant leadership role within the practice, strengthen local client relationships, develop new business, and help shape the future direction of the Victoria office.

This is not simply another Senior Architect position.

The firm is looking for an experienced Architect who has established themselves as a strong project, client, and team leader and is ready to take the next step into broader office and practice leadership.

As Victoria Office Lead, you will take ownership of the office's growth and day to day operations while working closely with senior leadership to develop the firm's presence across Vancouver Island.

A significant part of this position will involve business development, building relationships with existing and prospective clients, identifying new project opportunities, and representing the firm within the local architectural and development community.

At the same time, you will provide senior oversight of projects, support Project Managers, mentor developing staff, and ensure the Victoria team continues to deliver high quality work.

You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with teams across British Columbia, Alberta, and the Yukon on institutional, educational, healthcare, civic, and commercial projects.

This position offers the opportunity to take on a broader leadership mandate, working closely with senior firm leadership while helping shape the long term growth and direction of the Vancouver Island practice.

• Lead the growth and overall direction of the Victoria office, working closely with senior firm leadership
• Develop new business opportunities and strengthen the firm's presence across Victoria and Vancouver Island
• Build and maintain long term relationships with institutional, public sector, and private clients
• Lead and contribute to proposal pursuits, RFP submissions, client presentations, and project interviews
• Represent the firm at industry events and build relationships within the local architectural and business community
• Oversee day to day office operations, including staffing, resource planning, workloads, and team priorities
• Provide senior oversight of architectural projects from early planning through construction
• Support Project Managers in managing project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, and client expectations
• Mentor and develop architects, intern architects, and technical staff, helping build a strong and collaborative team
• Champion design excellence, technical quality, and consistent project delivery standards
• Collaborate with other offices on projects and business development initiatives across Western Canada
• Work with senior leadership on strategic planning, office performance, and long term growth
• Help shape the future direction of the Victoria…