Regional Security & Defence Lead Architect, Western Canada

Architecture49 Inc.•Vancouver, BC

3d•CA$112,800 - CA$167,800•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Market Sector Lead for Security & Defence in Western Canada, based in Vancouver, Calgary, or Vancouver Island, is a pivotal role within Architecture49 (A49). This position is responsible for driving the success of Security & Defence projects in Western Canada, collaborating with regional and national leadership to establish market growth, target client development, and identify client retention strategies. The role encompasses strategic, operational practice, and thought leadership responsibilities, focusing on business rigor, financial accountability, targeted growth, brand enhancement, employee engagement, and operational excellence. The Security & Defence practice is a national leader in the design and engineering of high-security infrastructure for the Canadian public sector, requiring a blend of policy interpretation, sector analysis, and specialized team expertise to create secure facilities.

Requirements

Professional designation/education in a design/construction focused field.
10+ years of experience, minimum 5 years working in the Security and Defence sector.
Effective Communicator able to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely in both verbal and written format ensuring that messages are easily understood by diverse audiences.
Experienced Decision-Maker with strong decision-making skills and the ability to consider relevant information, analyze options, and choose the best course of action to achieve organizational goals.
Adaptable with a demonstrated ability to be open to change, embrace new ideas, and adjust strategies to meet evolving business challenges.
Strategic Thinker able to see the bigger picture, understand the long-term goals of the organization and develop and implement strategies to achieve those goals, considering both internal and external factors.
Influencer and Motivator able to inspire and motivate team members by using effective persuasion, fostering a positive work environment, and leading by example to encourage high levels of commitment and performance.
Emotional Intelligence demonstrated by self-awareness, empathy, and cultivating positive relationships.
Team Builder that can create cohesive and high-performing teams, foster collaboration, and recognize and leverage individual strengths.
Integrity and Ethics characterized by a history of honest, ethical behavior, and consistency in decision-making, serving as a role model for ethical conduct.
Results Orientation focused on achieving measurable outcomes and driving performance while maintaining a commitment to quality.

Nice To Haves

Recognized thought leader in the field considered a desirable asset.
Bilingual (English and French) considered an asset

Responsibilities

Lead in the development and administration of the Security & Defence 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.
Build and evolve the Security & Defence sector in Western Canada and surrounding regions.
Act as a thought leader in the sector on behalf of A49 by speaking at industry conferences, preparing thought leadership pieces and conducting subject matter education sessions for staff.
Collaborate with other regional Security & Defence sector leaders/ National Sector Leader to prepare strategic plans to advance A49’s growth in target markets.
Develop, nurture, and maintain strong long-term client relationships, and identify and develop new clients.
Demonstrate intentional capacity building, training, and mentorship of A49 regional Security & Defence resources.
Review monthly operational data including core team utilization, project multipliers, revenue analysis (profit/loss), hard and soft backlog, marketing and business development initiatives, client/ consulting invoicing, work in progress and accounts receivable, overhead optimization, client/ colleague satisfaction and overall quality of work produced.
Lead major sector projects (as warranted) and provide professional architectural seal on drawings and contract documents if you are the supervising architect.
Contribute to management of the Western Region.