Job Level: RE-06 $83,979 to $113,423 Closing Date: 14/04/23

SENIOR ARCHITECT

The Design and Construction Branch is looking for a Senior Architect for a temporary position until March 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. The position is classified as an R\xc3\x89-06 ($83, 979 to $113,423 per annum).

ABOUT US

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is the federal Crown corporation dedicated to ensuring that Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Capital is a dynamic and inspiring source of pride for all Canadians and a legacy for generations to come. Building on more than a century of experience, the NCC provides unique value in the Capital Region by fulfilling three specific roles: long-term planner of federal lands, principal steward of nationally significant public places, and creative partner committed to excellence in development and conservation. Year after year, the NCC has been recognized as one of National Capital Region\xe2\x80\x99s top employers. NCC employees can deploy to departments and separate agencies in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Chief, Building Architecture, the Senior Architect develops architectural plans, studies, designs and specifications documents for NCC projects. The Senior Architect also provides professional and technical advice to internal and external stakeholders (NCC employees, partners, government agencies etc.). The Senior Architect provides services ranging from advice at early project conception phases to the development of comprehensive design and contract documents for projects. The individual develops large and complex projects to the concept or schematic design level of detail to form a project basis of understanding before more detailed design work is carried out by external consultant teams. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: University degree in Architecture from an accredited Canadian university, or the equivalent as established by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board, if obtained outside Canada. MEMBERSHIP: Must be a member of l\xe2\x80\x99Ordre des Architectes du Qu\xc3\xa9bec (OAQ) or Ontario Association of Architects (OAA). EXPERIENCE: A minimum of eight (8) years of experience holding progressively significant responsibilities in Architecture.
KNOWLEDGE

• Of the design process for entire projects (design guidelines, concepts, and design options).
• Of construction detailing and preparation of tender-ready contractual documents.
• Of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Sketch Up.

ABILITIES

• To communicate effectively both orally and in writing in both official languages.
• To lead and work in a multidisciplinary environment characterized by an overlap of roles and responsibilities between different units.
• To manage and prioritize various tasks and ensure compliance with quality work standards.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrating Integrity and Respect Civility and Well-Being.
• Thinking things through - Innovating through analysis and ideas.
• Working Effectively with Others \xe2\x80\x93 Relationships and Trust Building.
• Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented \xe2\x80\x93 Getting Things Done.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Possess or eligible to obtain Secret security clearance.
• Linguistic profile: Bilingual BBB.
• Position is in the National Capital Region. The candidate must reside within a commutable distance from the workplace (40 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario).

ASSETS

• Experience in Heritage Rehabilitation and Conservation projects.
• Experience with performance based sustainable design standards and projects.
• Proficiency in Building Information Modelling (BIM).

The NCC is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily in their application if they are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group. The NCC is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the Human Resources representative of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. If you require additional information on the position or if you are experiencing technical difficulties, please contact us at hr.recruitment@ncc-ccn.ca. Hearing impaired and speech impaired persons can contact us through a Teletype Device (TTY) at (613) 239-5090 or 1-866-661-3530 (toll free). Please take note that only selected candidates will be contacted.