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Senior Architect - Aviation
@ AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
Pay:
$150,000–$200,000 a year
Requirements summary:
- The intent is to bring a fresh, independent owner-side perspective to the review of major projects and strengthen our ability to verify that designs remain aligned with established…
- Review architectural submissions for compliance with applicable codes, owner requirements, design standards, project requirements and approved design decisions.
- Provide an Owner’s Engineer perspective, independently challenging project solutions where required while maintaining clear accountability with the Architect of Record/design consultant.
- Capture recurring issues and lessons learned from major projects to help improve architectural standards and future project requirements.
- Professional architectural registration, preferably OAA or eligibility for Ontario registration.
- Approximately 10+ years of progressively responsible architectural experience,
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-11
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AtkinsRéalis Canada Inc.
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Job Description
Overview
We are seeking a senior-level Architect through the Owner’s Engineer team to support Architectural Services, with a primary focus on major capital projects, independent architectural review, and architectural compliance/assurance.
The intent is to bring a fresh, independent owner-side perspective to the review of major projects and strengthen our ability to verify that designs remain aligned with established architectural requirements, standards, approved project requirements and design objectives.
This role is intended to complement the existing Architectural Services team by providing specialized major-project and compliance expertise.
Your role
- Provide independent architectural review and challenge of major and complex capital projects at key design stages.
- Review architectural submissions for compliance with applicable codes, owner requirements, design standards, project requirements and approved design decisions.
- Identify significant architectural risks, gaps, inconsistencies, departures and interdisciplinary coordination issues.
- Provide clear, evidence-based review comments and recommendations to project teams and consultants.
- Support the development and implementation of a more structured Architectural Compliance/Design Assurance Program.
- Establish or improve tools such as compliance matrices, architectural review criteria, deviation registers, comment tracking and closure processes.
- Monitor significant architectural findings through resolution and closure.
- Participate in major project design reviews, workshops, constructability reviews and other technical assurance activities.
- Provide an Owner’s Engineer perspective, independently challenging project solutions where required while maintaining clear accountability with the Architect of Record/design consultant.
- Capture recurring issues and lessons learned from major projects to help improve architectural standards and future project requirements.
About you
- Professional architectural registration, preferably OAA or eligibility for Ontario registration.
- Approximately 10+ years of progressively responsible architectural experience,
- Significant experience reviewing large, complex, multidisciplinary capital projects, Airport Experience is preferred.
- Previous experience working as an Owner’s Architect, Owner’s Engineer, Design Assurance Lead, Architectural Compliance Lead, or similar owner-side role.
- Demonstrated experience developing, implementing or administering an Architectural Compliance / Design Assurance Program would be highly desirable.
- Experience with Revit, Navisworks, BIM-based coordination and Bluebeam/document review workflows, which aligns with the capabilities identified in the existing role.
- Experience in airports, transportation, major institutional facilities or other complex operational environments would be an asset.
- Strong capability in architectural technical review, building code, accessibility, building science, specifications, constructability and interdisciplinary coordination.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to provide concise, objective and defensible professional recommendations.
- This position requires work on-site/out of the office 5 days a week.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
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Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis’ accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.
Expected compensation for this role is between $150,000 - $200,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.
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RegularAt AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
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