Architectural Designer

Hariri Pontarini Architects is a leading Canadian architectural and urban design firm. Driven by a commitment to design excellence, our 120-person practice is committed to advancing cities through enduring buildings and inspired public spaces. Our firm’s portfolio covers a diverse range of cultural, academic, mixed-used, multi-unit and private residential, healthcare and commercial projects.

Position Description:

Join our team at Hariri Pontarini Architects as an Architectural Designer and play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of institutional and cultural design projects. You will collaborate with Design Leads, Design Managers, and multidisciplinary project teams to create innovative design solutions that align with client objectives, design excellence, project timelines, and budget requirements.

If you are eager to contribute to innovative and impactful architectural work, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your design expertise while helping shape distinctive cultural projects.

Positions Responsibilities:

• Establish design parameters of projects based on client requirements and HPA’s design perspective
• Create presentations and strategies under the guidance of the Design Lead and Design Manager
• Create and develop Concept Designs, Schematic Designs and Design Developments
• Conduct material and product research
• Attend project meetings and the technical training needed
• Be aware of decision-making related to design
• Collaborate with various internal teams and demonstrate a cooperative attitude and willingness to contribute to the team's objectives
• Proactively seek solutions/guidance to prevent disruptions to workflow

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

• A degree or diploma in architecture
• 5+ years of professional architectural design experience
• Experience with the design of institutional and cultural development projects
• Experience with Concept Design, Schematic Design and Design Development
• Knowledge of the City of Toronto and other city approval processes and submission documents
• Working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code
• Skills in sketching and drawing ideas/concepts
• An OAA or other professional architecture membership/designation is an asset
• WHMIS and Working at Heights Training is an asset

Required Competencies:

• The tools and software that you will be using in this role:
• • Revit
  • BIM
  • AutoCAD
  • Bluebeam
  • Excel
  • Rhino and Enscape are an asset
• Communication and Collaboration Skills
• Organization
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
• Conflict Resolution
• Team Player

Position Compensation

• $75,000 - $100,000

Position Location:

• HPA Toronto Studio

Our Culture & Environment:

At Hariri Pontarini Architects (HPA), our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace where collaboration and innovation thrive. We are proud to be a Great Place to Work® in Canada (2022–2025/2026) and one of the Best Workplaces in Professional Services (2024 and 2025).

Our studio space is a spacious, open environment that reflects our design philosophy and supports collaboration and innovation in working spaces. We believe architecture has the power to elevate the human experience, and our workplace is designed with that intentionality. Our studio features ergonomic furniture, spacious workstations, advanced IT tools, and state-of-the-art facilities.

HPA offers core working hours of Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with hybrid and flexible work options. Our competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, professional certification and membership dues, and employee referral bonuses.

We take pride in our vibrant studio culture, which includes annual holiday events, ski days, weekly snack afternoons, ping pong tournaments, and a company softball team.

HPA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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We do not use artificial intelligence at any stage of our recruitment, screening, or hiring process.