Here at DIALOG, we are passionate about design and believe it can and should
meaningfully improve the wellbeing of our communities and the environment we all
share.
We are a multi-disciplinary collaborative of architects, interior designers,
urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers,
landscape architects and sustainability experts who design for community
wellbeing and urban vibrancy. We are a fun-loving bunch of big thinkers and
city-shapers who are collaborative in our approach, diverse in our perspectives,
aspirational in our pursuits, and optimistic about what’s next. We’re always
looking for passionate professionals who share our values and care as much about
our communities as we do. We're proud to be a Certified B Corporation
[https://dialogdesign.ca/news-events/dialog-is-now-b-corp-certified/], Canada's
Greenest Employers
[https://dialogdesign.ca/news-events/dialog-named-canadas-greenest-employer-for-2025/#:~:text=Today%2C%20on%20Earth%20Day%2C%20we,sustainable%20design%20and%20climate%20action.] and 2024
Best of Practice Award
[https://dialogdesign.ca/news-events/practice-what-we-preach-dialog-wins-the-architects-newspaper-best-of-practice-award/] Winner,
committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world.
Explore our studios [https://dialogdesign.ca/contact/] and join us to build and
connect vibrant and sustainable communities!
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How you'll make a difference:
- Innovatively design and deliver projects with a deep curiosity to understand
all relevant stakeholders (i.e. patrons and transit agencies) and develop
creative responses to meet their needs
- Develop innovative solutions to challenging design and technical issues,
championing sustainable strategies to reduce environmental impact
- Assisting in developing and managing client relationships
- Leading communications with and reports to Authorities having Jurisdiction
- Delivering projects efficiently and effectively through inspirational
leadership
- Providing leadership and direction to team members to develop in-house
expertise and methodologies (design, technical and quality standards, etc.)
to advance the group and the efficiency and effectiveness of our
architectural work
- Actively contribute to design discussions, critiques, and a culture of
collaboration, curiosity, and critical thinking
- Championing sustainable design strategies that can reduce our environmental
impact
- Provide inspiring leadership to project teams, mentoring junior staff and
advancing our design, technical, and quality standards.
Who you are:
- 7+ years architectural design experience
- Registered Architect preferred (or eligible)
- Expertise in BIM workflows and Revit, plus strong graphic/visual
communication skills (hand + digital)
- Proficiency with analogue (hand) and electronic forms of visual and graphic
communication
- Strong leadership experience in establishing scope, and directing the work of
professional architects and technical staff on multiple projects, in a hybrid
(in-studio and virtual) work environment
- The ability to contribute to large projects (> $100 million construction
value) with minimal supervision, including consultant coordination and client
management
- Experience mentoring and coaching junior architectural team members
- Experience in leading project pursuit efforts (RFQ/RFP responses, fee
letters)
- Proficient with MS Office, MS Project, and Adobe Suite
...and you'll stand out with:
- LEED AP and/or ENV SP designation
- Experience in designing transit facilities and managing transit clients
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$87,000 - $120,000 a year
Our salary range is flexible based on candidate's experience and qualifications.
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Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! We’re
looking for future DIALOGers who are eager to learn, bring unique perspectives,
and want to make a real difference in the world—even if your experience doesn’t
align perfectly with every qualification.
Perks & 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 and Vacation Buy-Up program, and
reimbursement for professional memberships and dues are just a few of the
benefits that DIALOGers enjoy.
Professional Development
DIALOG offers continued professional growth through leadership development
opportunities specifically designed for our collaborative culture. Among others,
some of our programs include: CoachDIALOG which equips our coaches with
essential communication and feedback strategies for building great teams;
Integrateducation™ supports DIALOGers in accredited continuing education
opportunities; technical skills development via e-learning pathways; and
financial support for relevant external learning opportunities.
Equal Opportunity
DIALOG celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are
committed to an inclusive environment for all, free of discrimination and
harassment. Employment-related decisions are made without regard to sex,
religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and race. In accordance
with DIALOG’s Accommodation Policy, accommodations for people with disabilities
are available upon request for candidates throughout the selection process.
