Posted 4 days ago
Senior Lead Architect
@ Merrick & Company
Kanata, Ontario
Overview
Merrick & Company is hiring a Senior Lead Architect in its Kanata, ON office to lead architectural design production and mentor intern architects toward OAA licensing. The role includes project execution with profit and loss accountability, proposal and effort estimating, and business development. The posting describes a hybrid arrangement and requires Canadian citizenship or permanent residency with a minimum Reliability clearance.
Responsibilities:
- Lead architectural design production on multi-discipline projects
- Supervise and mentor intern architects toward OAA licensing
- Manage project execution, schedules, quality control and budgets
- Estimate effort hours for proposals and project work
- Develop business through contacts, conferences and networks
Requirements summary:
- Fifteen years of complex architectural design experience
- Licensed with the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)
- Lead architect experience on projects and teams
- Proficiency in BIM, AutoCAD and Bluebeam/Adobe
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident with minimum Reliability clearance
- Valid passport and willingness to travel internationally
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 15+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: minimal |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Security clearance | Reliability status |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Performance bonus, 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 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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Merrick & Company is seeking an experienced Lead Architect in our Kanata, ON office.
Merrick is an internationally known multi-office and multi-discipline firm consisting of a diverse, dedicated, and talented staff which has achieved design excellence throughout its 70+ years of existence. With offices worldwide, Merrick and Company has been ranked as one of the top 100 design firms by Engineering News Record. Merrick provides personalized services to various clients throughout the world.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Provid leadership in the production of architectural designs in a multi-discipline work environment; and act as a supervisory architect mentoring and assisting other staff in achieving architectural licensing with the Ontario Association of Architects [OAA] and/or other provinces in Canada as required.
- Successful execution of projects, which may include profit and loss accountability, able to accurately estimate effort required (hours) to complete tasks both for proposals and in the execution of project work, accountable for documents quality control, meeting of schedules and management of project assignments; to also include interacting with technical leads, project directors and the project management team.
- Act in a business development capacity to promote Merrick and sell work through personal contacts, presenting at conferences and through other industry and other professional networks.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Fifteen (15) years of experience in complex architectural design (containment laboratory experience is an advantage).
- Licensed in the Province of Ontario with the OAA. Licensing with other Canadian provinces is an advantage.
- Experienced as a ‘Lead Architect’ for projects and Teams, providing leadership and mentorship to intern architects.
- Proficiency in the capabilities of BIM software, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam / Adobe.
- Client requirements for this position require Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status qualified with minimum Reliability clearance level.
- Travel and possess a current passport. It is anticipated that this may include some international travel.
- Working knowledge of current building codes and contemporary methods of heavy commercial, institutional and industrial construction, with knowledge of laboratory design guidelines and standards.
- Experience in all aspects of design including planning, programming, schematic design, production of construction documents (drawings and specifications), and construction / contract administration.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Containment laboratory design.
TOTAL REWARDS & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
- Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits – Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
- Robust Referral Program – Earn incentives for referring top talent to join our team.
- Performance Reviews – Annual reviews to recognize contributions and support career growth.
- Professional Development – Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to build your skills and advance your career.
- Employee Recognition – Formal programs to celebrate achievements and outstanding performance.
- Peer Mentor Program – Get support and guidance through structured mentorship opportunities.
- And More – Additional programs and benefits designed to support your success and well-being.
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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
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- Provid leadership in the production of architectural designs in a multi-discipline work environment; and act as a supervisory architect mentoring and assisting other staff in achieving architectural licensing with the Ontario Association of Architects [OAA] and/or other provinces in Canada as required.
- Successful execution of projects, which may include profit and loss accountability, able to accurately estimate effort required (hours) to complete tasks both for proposals and in the execution of project work, accountable for documents quality control, meeting of schedules and management of project assignments; to also include interacting with technical leads, project directors and the project management team.
- Act in a business development capacity to promote Merrick and sell work through personal contacts, presenting at conferences and through other industry and other professional networks.
- Fifteen (15) years of experience in complex architectural design (containment laboratory experience is an advantage).
- Licensed in the Province of Ontario with the OAA. Licensing with other Canadian provinces is an advantage.
- Experienced as a ‘Lead Architect’ for projects and Teams, providing leadership and mentorship to intern architects.
- Proficiency in the capabilities of BIM software, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam / Adobe.
- Client requirements for this position require Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status qualified with minimum Reliability clearance level.
- Travel and possess a current passport. It is anticipated that this may include some international travel.
- Working knowledge of current building codes and contemporary methods of heavy commercial, institutional and industrial construction, with knowledge of laboratory design guidelines and standards.
- Experience in all aspects of design including planning, programming, schematic design, production of construction documents (drawings and specifications), and construction / contract administration.
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