Senior Architect – Mixed-Use Living

DIALOG • Calgary, AB

2d • CA$105,000 - CA$130,000

About The Position

DIALOG is looking for an experienced architect or designer in mid-rise and high-density living environments to help expand our mixed-use living design team. We believe that these mixed-use developments require empathetic and future thinking designers to collaboratively envision human-focused environments that will help our communities thrive. You will be part of a team of creative, passionate and collaborative designers who believe we can truly make a difference.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of experience leading mixed-use living, including large scale work (>$100M construction value)
• Professional degree in Architecture required; master’s degree and registration (or eligibility) preferred
• Proven design leader capable of directing multidisciplinary teams through conceptual, technical, and sustainability-driven decisions
• Strong understanding of Revit and BIM platforms with the ability to provide strategic oversight of design workflows
• Strong understanding of the design process and the development of design strategies and narratives with proficiency in Adobe Design Suite and Rhino to provide design direction
• Experience supporting project pursuits (RFQs, RFPs, fee proposals)
• Clear, confident communicator who can articulate design ideas and technical concepts to diverse audiences

Nice To Haves

• LEED AP or similar sustainability credentials considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Set and champion the design vision for complex human-centric, sustainable mixed-use residential communities from concept through realization
• Translate client, stakeholder, and community aspirations into innovative architectural responses rooted in sustainability, human experience, and performance
• Lead the exploration and resolution of complex design and technical challenges, ensuring clarity of design intent throughout delivery
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate architecture, landscape architecture, structure, and building systems into cohesive solutions
• Lead approval processes with authorities having jurisdiction, acting as the applicant and principal communicator advocating for client teams
• Partner with DIALOG leadership to support design focused client relationships and represent design intent with authorities having jurisdiction
• Mentor, inspire, and grow teams while advancing design quality, emerging methodologies, and inclusive studio culture

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
• Vacation Buy-Up program
• Reimbursement for professional memberships and dues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior