Job Description
West End Workforce is seeking a visionary Principal Architect to lead large-scale municipal work across the Greater Toronto Area. This is a leadership role focused on two key outcomes: winning major civic commissions and delivering them with excellence.
You’ll drive high-impact projects from RFP to ribbon-cutting — working with city stakeholders, guiding interdisciplinary teams, and shaping the future of public spaces in Ontario.
What You’ll Do
Business Development (50–60%)
- Lead pursuits for municipal projects (RFPs, sole-sourced, unsolicited)
- Represent the firm at interviews, panels, and industry events
- Build proposals and assemble consultant teams
- Strengthen long-term relationships with city staff and community reps
- Drive planning, strategy, and hiring for the civic studio
- Collaborate on cross-border pursuits in Canada and the U.S.
Project Delivery (30%)
- Oversee 3–5 large civic builds ($20M–$100M+)
- Lead strategy for procurement, design, approvals, and funding
- Manage delivery from pre-design to construction
- Ensure compliance with municipal and funding agency requirements
Studio Leadership (10–20%)
- Mentor senior and intermediate architects
- Identify hiring gaps and support recruiting efforts
- Contribute to resourcing and team planning
- Foster a studio culture grounded in delivery, clarity, and accountability
What You Bring
- Licensed Architect (OAA) with 15+ years post-licensure
- Experience delivering at least 3 major civic buildings (design through closeout)
- Proven ability to secure large-scale public projects in Ontario
- Leadership of project teams on $20M–$100M+ civic developments
- Familiarity with Ontario procurement models: CM, P3, IPD, DBB
- Knowledge of municipal processes, public engagement, and funding cycles
- Active in professional associations (OAA, RAIC, ULI, etc.)
- Eligible for government security clearance (if applicable)
Recent Work by the Team
- $62M Community Centre
- Joint Police/Fire Campus
- New City Hall
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