Venor is proud to partner with EastPoint Engineering in their search for a Senior Architect to join their team in Halifax, NS.

EastPoint is a multi-discipline architectural and engineering firm based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Owned by its management and senior employees, EastPoint’s leadership has worked together as a team for more than 20 years. It is the successor firm of Whitman Benn and Associates, which originated in 1933. We service an array of industrial, government, institutional, and commercial clients. Through decades of experience, EastPoint has accumulated a deep understanding of design, construction, accessibility, energy, costs, regulatory issues, environmental, and technical solutions to support our clients

At EastPoint, we believe we can work on the most challenging and rewarding of projects, anywhere, with the right people. This entrepreneurial spirit has allowed EastPoint to enter new markets and deliver more than 10,000 projects. We’ve put our fingerprint on multidisciplinary projects from facility upgrades to community housing improvements, from new public infrastructure to transformative landmark buildings. We work on large and small projects to shape places, not only in Nova Scotia but across Canada and beyond.

Yet of all the things we’ve built, we’re most proud of our company culture. We have organically grown our company since its founding to more than 120 architects, engineers, designers, and professionals.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the VP of Architecture, the Senior Architect provides architectural, technical, and design expertise while coordinating the successful completion of assigned building projects. Your work will include managing projects from initiation and developing building programs through the phases of schematic, design development, construction documents, tender, construction administration, and warranty phase. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of conceptual design, building planning and detailing, and construction documentation

Key Responsibilities:

• Design safe, accessible, cost effective and efficient building layouts for the construction of new buildings, additions and renovations of existing facilities.
• Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive, and respectful manner with EastPoint’s fully in-house Architecture and Engineering Team.
• Lead a project team of internal and external professionals, consultants and service providers on various projects.
• Complete project designs on schedule and within budget.
• Identify, analyze and mitigate project risks.
• Assist with proposal preparation and EastPoint’s marketing.
• Ensure technical and design quality control.

Skills and Attributes:

• Master’s degree in architecture,
• Eight (8) years minimum architecture related experience.
• Registered member of the Nova Scotia Association of Architects (NSAA) or meet the requirements to become registered.
• Excellent understanding of the National Building Code of Canada.
• Experience leading and motivating a project team while inspiring confidence and creativity.
• Strong technical background and firm understanding of the construction industry and architecture and engineering principles.
• Excellent professionalism and judgement in risk management.
• Experience working with client stakeholders and providing feedback or negotiating contracts and agreements.

Other Requirements

• All successful applicants must meet requirements to obtain a minimum of Reliability Status clearance through the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate (CISD) within 6 months of start date.

By joining the EastPoint team you will be part of a fun, energetic and collaborative organization that focuses on the quality of your work and not the hours you log. This is an opportunity to work on exciting and creative projects while both receiving and providing mentorships to a dedicated team of professionals.

We embrace a culture of belonging in the workplace. No matter who you are, where you’re from, how you think, what you believe in, or who you love, your application is welcome. Diversity is appreciated and there is understanding that we all come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, bringing in unique perspectives and experiences. Applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities are encouraged. If you require any accommodation in the application and interview process, please let us know.

If you are interested in this opportunity, apply now or reach out to Erika Hildebrand via erika@venor.ca or Andrea Murray via andrea@venor.ca for more information.