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Senior Architect, Practice Lead
@ Aplin
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Aplin is hiring a Senior Architect and Practice Lead to run its federal government practice across the Prairies. The role combines project delivery, senior client relationships and business development for federal clients. The posting offers competitive compensation with a performance bonus, hybrid work and an RRSP match.
Responsibilities:
- Lead federal government projects across the Prairies
- Serve as senior client contact for federal clients
- Lead project teams through design and delivery
- Develop strategies to grow the federal market
- Support proposals and business development
Requirements summary:
- Master of Architecture and Canadian architectural registration
- 10+ years of architectural experience, 5 years on federal projects
- Knowledge of federal procurement practices
- Proven leadership of complex multidisciplinary projects
- PMP certification is an asset
- Bilingual English and French is an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business development |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Architectural registration in a Canadian province, PMP |
| Education | Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Architecture |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness, Transit support |
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Aplin
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 843 |
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We are seeking an experienced Architect and Project Manager to lead our clients’ Federal Government practice across the Prairies. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an individual with strong architectural and project management expertise, combined with a proven understanding of the federal government sector.
As the Sector Lead, you will play a key role in developing and expanding our federal government portfolio, building strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for growth, and collaborating with teams across Canada to deliver successful projects.
You will provide leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring project objectives and quality expectations are achieved while supporting the continued growth and success of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of Federal Government projects across the Prairies and surrounding regions.
- Serve as a senior client contact, developing and maintaining strong relationships with federal government clients and stakeholders.
- Lead project teams through all phases of design and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and colleagues across Canada to leverage expertise and resources.
- Develop and execute strategies to grow the Federal Government market and identify new business opportunities.
- Support proposals, pursuits, presentations, and other business development initiatives.
- Provide project leadership, mentorship, and guidance to team members.
- Ensure compliance with federal government procurement practices, procedures, and project requirements.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of project-specific goals and business objectives.
- Represent the organization professionally within the architectural, construction, and federal government communities.
Qualifications & Experience
- Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) and professional architectural registration in a Canadian province.
- 10+ years of progressive architectural experience, including a minimum of 5 years of experience working with Federal Government projects.
- Experience working within a federal government, architectural, engineering, or consulting environment is strongly preferred.
- Proven experience leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong understanding of various project delivery methods.
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal government procurement practices and procedures.
- Strong client relationship management and business development skills with the ability to identify and develop new opportunities.
- PMP certification would be considered an asset.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Bilingualism in English and French would be considered an asset.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus program
- Generous vacation allotment
- Flexible hybrid work environment
- Comprehensive employer-paid benefits, including additional health and wellness coverage
- Employer RRSP matching program
- Free on-site parking
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
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