Architectural Services Coordinator

Role Overview

• Operational management and coordination: Supports the director in the day-to-day management of the service, coordinates all architectural activities, and ensures overall project planning.
• Team leadership, supervision and deliverable quality: Provides team oversight, supports skills development and acts as the primary point of contact.
• Service development and continuous improvement: Contributes to service offering development, strategic planning and ongoing improvement.
• Representation and interdisciplinary collaboration: Represents the FQM (Quebec Federation of Municipalities) in strategic meetings with municipal leadership or institutional partners, as required.
• As a licensed architect, the senior architect provides technical leadership, coordination and strategic support within the architecture team.
• Needs analysis, planning and design: Assesses municipal needs, plans interventions and conducts necessary preliminary studies.
• Technical assessments, compliance and contract management: Performs building condition assessments, prepares technical requirements for tenders, reviews bid compliance and provides professional opinions.
• Municipal support and deliverable quality assurance: Monitors projects closely to ensure adherence to budgets, schedules and technical requirements.
• Development of tools, practices and service expertise: Contributes to updating standardized tools, improving practices and strategically developing the architectural service.
• Mentoring and collaboration: Acts as a mentor to the team, promotes knowledge transfer and supports a positive, collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and membership in the OAQ (Ordre des architectes du Québec).
• Minimum of eight years’ experience, ideally in a municipal context or with institutional buildings.
• Strong knowledge of architectural laws, codes and standards (CCQ, CNB, LAU, accessibility).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit and comfort with digital collaboration tools.
• Solid skills in sustainable design, energy performance and management of public buildings.
• Mobilizing leadership, strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple files.
• Sound professional judgment, collaborative mindset and experience in team coordination (major asset).
• Any combination of education and professional experience and any other relevant experience will be considered.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Our comprehensive group insurance plan, including dental and vision coverage
• Joint participation in a pension plan (5% employer contribution; 5% employee contribution)
• A minimum of 4 weeks’ annual vacation from the start of employment
• A bank of 6 flexible personal days
• Paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• 13 statutory holidays per year
• A condensed summer work schedule allowing for earlier Friday finishes (depending on the position)
• Social and sporting activities
• Recognition program to acknowledge important professional and personal milestones
• Ongoing training to support your skill development
• Access to colleagues with diverse expertise and profiles who will enrich your daily work and development