Senior Architect

Overview
AR4 Senior Architect – Regular/full-time

Department of Education and Early Childhood Learning, School Space Planning Branch, System Performance and Accountability, Winnipeg, MB

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Salary: AR4 $ 88,759.00 - $ per year

Closing Date:
July 6, 2026

Duties
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves. The Senior Architect reports to the Executive Director of the School Space Planning Branch and is responsible for providing senior leadership to oversee internal architects, and/or technologists and/or project managers in support of strategic capital planning and prioritization for instructional space needs in K-12 public education assets.

The Senior Architect will be responsible for highly complex work and engagement with both internal and external stakeholders. The position has overall responsibility for the development and recommendation of architectural standards, the establishment of capital policies and frameworks governing space standards for K-12 public education assets. The role ensures alignment of space standards with school educational program delivery needs, leading research, analysis, implementation, monitoring and planning of capital initiatives and providing recommendations on scope for new schools, major additions and renovation projects to support K-12 public education programming.

Why Work For Manitoba Government?
The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.

Financial Security

Attractive salaries

Defined pension plan

Life insurance coverage

Long-Term Disability Plan

Benefit Plan

Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision

Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more

Annual health spending account for eligible employees

Commitment to Health and Wellness

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days

Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions

Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service

Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options

Professional Growth & Development
We want our employees to thrive and grow, and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as in-house training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.

Organizational Culture and Values
The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.

Impact on Manitoba’s Future
By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.

Qualifications
Essential:

Degree in Architecture from a recognized School of Architecture.

Extensive experience in architectural design and construction as it relates to building architecture.

Experience managing long range capital plans and/ or master plans.

Experience in evaluating capital related programs and policies, assessing impact on project planning and implementation.

Extensive knowledge of building science, codes, standards and architectural principles pertinent to architectural design and construction, through demonstrated practical experience.

Knowledge and experience with facility assessments, functional programming, site analysis, scope development, and preparing related reports and evaluations.

Project management experience, with the ability…