Senior Project Advisor (Architecture and Planning)
Directorate: Property and Services
Classification: SEN 9: $96,881 - $122,586
Closing Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
About the Senate
The Senate plays a unique role in shaping our country's democracy. As members of the upper house of Parliament, senators examine legislation, study public policy, champion causes, and conduct interparliamentary diplomacy.
As a workplace, the Senate is composed of dynamic people representing our nation's diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is provided full and equal opportunity and access to employment, development, and advancement. Build and advance your career by joining a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in support of senators and the institution.
How will you contribute?
Are you an experienced architect or designer with a passion for heritage architecture?
We're looking for a Senior Project Advisor to drive the strategic planning and delivery of the Senate's most complex and high-profile architecture, construction, and renovation projects as part of the Long-Term Vision and Plan (LTVP) for the Parliamentary Precinct. In this influential role, you will guide projects from initial concept through to occupancy, ensuring alignment with public sector priorities, compliance standards, and organizational goals. You will manage functional programming, design, and construction coordination, while assessing strategic options and establishing project requirements. As a client representative and subject-matter expert, you will champion the Senate's interests, ensuring efficient and accountable project delivery. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact through leadership and public service excellence.
Open to
The general public to staff one (1) indeterminate position in the Property and Services Directorate.
This selection process may be used to staff determinate or indeterminate positions at the same level with similar requirements.
The Senate of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve, starting with an inclusive and barrier-free hiring process. You are entitled to apply in the official language of your choice (English or French), and accommodations are available upon request. All information regarding accommodations will be kept confidential. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to a designated group when applying.
Prerequisites
Education:
- Accredited degree in architecture, interior design, or a related design field from a recognized post-secondary institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Professional accreditation in building design (or willingness to obtain one), asset;
- Project management accreditation, asset.
Experience:
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in architectural project delivery, including planning, functional programming, design, construction management, and client move-in coordination; preference for 7-10 years;
- Experience overseeing large-scale construction or renovation projects with cross-functional teams;
- Ability to interpret and apply building codes, standards, and guidelines;
- Experience in program planning and delivery from requirement definition to occupancy;
- Strong project budgeting and scheduling skills.
Advisory and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Expertise in providing advice, briefings, and recommendations to senior management on complex accommodation planning and delivery issues;
- Strong communication skills to advise stakeholders, manage change, and resolve issues during projects.
Assets:
- Experience in heritage conservation, construction, renovation, or restoration;
- Possession or eligibility for professional accreditation in architecture, interior design, or project management.
Linguistic Requirements
French Oral Interaction: C
Core Values
- Integrity
- Respect
- Service
- Communication
- Judgment
- Action Management
- Teamwork and cooperation
Organizational Needs
The Senate of Canada is committed to an inclusive workplace where all employees have access to opportunities for employment, development, and advancement.
Conditions of Employment
Candidates must consent to personal information collection and security clearance to be eligible for appointment.
