Parkin Architects Limited is an employee-owned, award-winning, architectural practice firm with a proven track record in practical, innovative and economical design. During a history spanning some 60 years, Parkin has designed some of Canada's most notable buildings.

Parkin's Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa offices serve both Canadian and international clients with the immediacy and attention of a local service. Parkin's design influence can currently be found in eight of Canada's provinces, and in Nunavut.

The employee-owned firm is staffed with well over 140 experienced architects, designers, project managers, administrative staff, including LEED, Evidence-Based Design and LEAN accredited professionals, many of whom are dedicated to specific market sectors. We believe in personalizing the design experience for clients and maintaining a hands-on approach to projects. Every project we undertake has the direct involvement of Directors and Principals. Promoting mutual trust, we address the full scope of a facility's operational requirements, from addressing technology and space needs to optimizing everyday movements, as well as employee health, well-being and productivity. Our unique ability to provide truly meaningful services to our clients is largely derived from the partnerships that we foster with them.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Collaborate and foster team environment to deliver the highest level of design.
  • Manage the design team and sub-consultant coordination process.
  • Ability to lead and present in meetings with clients or municipalities
  • Direct and oversee high-quality documentation, provide guidance with technical detail, & explore new solutions
  • Ability to drive the project forward towards successful completion / Motivates and challenges others to perform at their best
  • Participates in networking activities within the design industry and professional organizations
  • Manage Construction Administration process, able to work independently and handle RFI's, site visits, field reports, & submittal review

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• • Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture degree
  • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience
  • Licensed Architect
  • Experience in the healthcare, justice, research and sport facility areas
  • Eager to learn, good listener, curious & proactive with strong time management skills
  • Clear understanding of applicable codes & building construction systems, materials, and standards
  • Understanding of Permitting process.
  • High proficiency with Revit, Sketchup & Adobe Creative Suite
  • Ability to takes ownership of tasks and project deliverables
  • Comfortable dealing with project stakeholders, clients, consultants, contractors, authorities having jurisdiction
  • Strong leadership, critical thinking, effective problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Team player, adaptable and has a positive attitude

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