Posted 6 hours ago
Architect I
@ Merrick & Company
Kanata, Ontario
Overview
Merrick & Company is hiring an OAA Architect or Intern Architect for its Ottawa, Ontario office to support design services in the Life Sciences, Nuclear, High Performance Facilities and National Security markets. The role involves modelling complex facilities, producing plans and specifications, interacting with clients and conducting construction site inspections. The posting requires a CACB-accredited architecture degree, at least two years of experience, Secret-level clearance and a hybrid schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Support architectural design solutions within a multidisciplinary team
- Interact with clients to define project requirements
- Model complex facilities and produce plans, details and specifications
- Perform construction site inspections
- Coordinate with design and construction professionals
Requirements summary:
- CACB-accredited architecture degree suitable for OAA licensure
- Minimum two years' experience
- Working knowledge of building codes and heavy construction
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
- Strong oral presentation and writing skills
- Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | OAA licensure |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Architecture |
| Security clearance | Secret |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Merrick & Company
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At Merrick, employee ownership drives us as we work alongside our clients to develop the right solutions to better our world. We’re motivated by a need to do the right thing and be the best we can be—and we make decisions based on that, not the bottom line. As employee owners, we’re empowered to find the solutions that have a positive impact on our communities, our company, and our world. We’re an employee-owned, multi-discipline professional engineering, architecture, surveying, geospatial, and science and technology solutions firm. We serve domestic and international clients in the aerospace; infrastructure; nuclear; energy, manufacturing, and bioprocessing; and life sciences markets.
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At Merrick, employee ownership drives us as we work alongside our clients to develop the right solutions to better our world. We’re motivated by a need to do the right thing and be the best we can be—and we make decisions based on that, not the bottom line. As employee owners, we’re empowered to find the solutions that have a positive impact on our communities, our company, and our world. We’re an employee-owned…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Design Services |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Greenwood Village, Colorado |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1955 |
| Specialties | EnergyInfrastructureLife SciencesGeospatial SolutionsNational SecurityDepartment of DefenseNuclearAerospaceWaterWhitewater |
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Merrick Canada is seeking an OAA Architect or Intern Architect to support design services in our Ottawa, Ontario office.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
The creative, analytical, and detail-oriented person will support architectural design solutions as part of a multidisciplinary team for our clients in the Life Sciences, Nuclear, High Performance Facilities and National Security markets. Under the guidance of senior architects, the person will interact with clients to determine and define project requirements, will model complex facilities and produce plans, details, and specifications, perform construction site inspections, and work with other design and construction professionals to deliver high integrity building solutions.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidate shall have a professional architecture degree certified by the CACB suitable for licensure as an Architect in the Province of Ontario or recognized equivalency. The candidate will be expected to obtain OAA licensure at the earliest opportunity. Current, full OAA licensure is an advantage.
- A minimum of two (2) years' experience.
- Candidate shall have a working knowledge of current building codes and contemporary methods of heavy commercial, institutional, and industrial construction.
- Candidate shall be knowledgeable of all aspects of general architectural practice including planning, programming, schematic design, production of construction documents (drawings and specifications), and construction administration.
- Laboratory design and knowledge of laboratory codes and international design standards is an advantage.
- Candidate shall be proficient in the use of REVIT and AutoCAD.
- Candidate shall have good verbal and writing skills and be able to interact effectively with clients and other employees and must have strong oral presentation skills.
- Candidate must be able to travel and must possess a current passport. It is anticipated that this may include some international travel.
- Client requirements for this position require Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status.
- Candidate must possess or be willing and able to obtain Government of Canada Secret Level clearance.
- Must be able to work a hybrid schedule out of the Ottawa office.
TOTAL REWARDS & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
- Robust Employee Referral Program.
- Annual performance and compensation reviews.
- Professional Training and Development.
- Employee Recognition Awards.
- Peer Mentor Program
- And Much More!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
- At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
- Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes; RRSP, and unique work-life benefits.
- We recognize the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of internal and external training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through excellent benefits and competitive salaries.
- An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
The creative, analytical, and detail-oriented person will support architectural design solutions as part of a multidisciplinary team for our clients in the Life Sciences, Nuclear, High Performance Facilities and National Security markets. Under the guidance of senior architects, the person will interact with clients to determine and define project requirements, will model complex facilities and produce plans, details, and specifications, perform construction site inspections, and work with other design and construction professionals to deliver high integrity building solutions.
- Candidate shall have a professional architecture degree certified by the CACB suitable for licensure as an Architect in the Province of Ontario or recognized equivalency. The candidate will be expected to obtain OAA licensure at the earliest opportunity. Current, full OAA licensure is an advantage.
- A minimum of two (2) years' experience.
- Candidate shall have a working knowledge of current building codes and contemporary methods of heavy commercial, institutional, and industrial construction.
- Candidate shall be knowledgeable of all aspects of general architectural practice including planning, programming, schematic design, production of construction documents (drawings and specifications), and construction administration.
- Laboratory design and knowledge of laboratory codes and international design standards is an advantage.
- Candidate shall be proficient in the use of REVIT and AutoCAD.
- Candidate shall have good verbal and writing skills and be able to interact effectively with clients and other employees and must have strong oral presentation skills.
- Candidate must be able to travel and must possess a current passport. It is anticipated that this may include some international travel.
- Client requirements for this position require Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status.
- Candidate must possess or be willing and able to obtain Government of Canada Secret Level clearance.
- Must be able to work a hybrid schedule out of the Ottawa office.
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