Job Description

Position Number: 50013230 /
Department: Internal Experts
Campus: Sir George Williams (Downtown)
Salary: $93,316.00 - $111,451.00 per annum
Union/Association/HR Policy: HR POLICIES
Posting deadline: July 17, 2025
Recognized as Canada's top university under the age of 50, and one of Montreal's top Employers, Concordia University is the place to be if you are looking to grow, contribute and innovate in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
Be part of a community that addresses society's big challenges, supports your personal and professional growth, and makes a real impact in building a more sustainable world.
As a member of our community, you will have access to comprehensive benefits, a defined pension plan and numerous on site well-being facilities such as a state of the art gym and health clinic as well as a variety of educational and cultural opportunities.
NOTE: This posting represents a one (1) year leave replacement.
SCOPE
Reporting to the Manager, Consulting Team, in the Real Estate, Operations and Administrative Service unit of Facilities Management, the incumbent provides architectural planning services, and/or signage design and wayfinding services to both internal clients and external partners. The incumbent must consolidate various standards and objectives to ensure quality, durability, and cost effectiveness for each project.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as user/stakeholder representative throughout the planning process; ensure consideration/integration of Strategic Planning filters into the proposed design solutions while enforce adherence to university standards and best practice.
• Act as a specialist, determine the level of signage and wayfinding required on each project, or intervention in the University's built environment.
• Coordinate the portfolio of signage requests from the planning and design phase through implementation while keeping within schedules, specifications, and budgets.
• Lead specific architectural and/or signage projects through internal pre-conceptual design initiatives for facilities management; investigate and recommend conceptual design changes, methods, and improvements to proposed solutions.
• Manage a series of feasibility studies, business cases and strategic development projects for construction or renovation; provide space planning advice, guidance and technical support to internal clients, discuss needs and analyze requirements.
• Conceptualize, develop, and design pre-concept architectural and/or signage solutions to meet client needs, code requirements and facilities management standards.
• Lead teams composed of internal clients and services and external professionals to the successful completion of project studies and scope definitions; review project documents at various stages in the work to ensure alignment with project design goals and support internal and external partners with answers to questions relating to architectural services and/or signage standards and wayfinding projects.
• Manage professional contracts for architectural and signage work outside of Project Management; evaluate the effectiveness of professionals and of suppliers of different mandates.
• Act as quality control point by reviewing drawings and specifications issued by professionals and external consultants at all phases of a project; ensure conformity with codes, regulations, and University standards.
• Compile pertinent information for the development of projects by researching best practices in architectural and/or signage design and wayfinding; contribute to updating the University's architectural standards and specifications and technical programs such as the implementation of sustainable design, and Diversity, Equity and inclusion

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, Graphic Design, Environmental Design, or in a field relevant to the primary responsibilities and four to seven years of job related experience as an architect
• Permit holding Member in good standing of the Ordre des Architectes du Quebec or another equivalent professional association
• Master's degree is an asset.
• LEED or WELL certification, an asset
• Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMP), an asset
• Ability to understand and read construction plans, product specifications, and shop drawings
• Demonstrated knowledge of building codes, construction practices, laws, and procedures
• Track record elaborating projects, preparing feasibility studies and business plans and strong construction knowledge.
• Good knowledge (Level 4) of written and spoken English and French (Level 4: able to write reports, able to respond with sensitivity to queries and to communicate with the general public).
• Basic knowledge of Word (able to format documents), and PowerPoint (able to build presentations using a template). Intermediate knowledge of Excel (able to create spreadsheets and prepare financial calculations). Experience using MS Project, E-mail, and the Internet
• Solid Knowledge of AutoCAD, latest version, and general graphic software (Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketchup, etc.)
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Customer orientation with ability to anticipate potential problems and address them proactively.
• Excellent emotional intelligence and communication skills and ability to manage complex situations with sensitivity. Ability to manage multiple projects and ensure meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience with institutional-educational projects, an asset

Due to the volume of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted by our Talent Team.
Concordia University is an English-language institution of higher learning at which the primary language of instruction and research is English. Since this position supports academic and administrative functions of the university, proficiency in English and French, as indicated, is required.
IMPORTANT: The language and computer skills of short-listed candidates will be tested.
Territorial Acknowledgement
Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien'keha:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtia:ke/Montreal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
Employment Equity
Concordia University is strongly committed to employment equity within its community, and to recruiting a diverse faculty and staff. The University encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, members of sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversification; candidates are invited to self-identify in their applications. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a diversity survey. This information is voluntary and any information collected for this purpose is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources employees. Results will be aggregated and used to help Concordia achieve its goal to see all members of our community not only reflected, but welcomed, included and supported in their efforts to contribute to all areas of university life.
Accessibility
Concordia desires to increase diversity among its community members and we strive to make our recruitment processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants. If you are contacted for an interview and anticipate needing accommodations during the process, please contact, in confidence, hr-employment@concordia.ca
Immigration Status
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada's reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants' status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens.