Senior Architect

Job Description

WW+P is looking for a Technical and Revit-capable Senior Architect for our Toronto Studio, with experience across all phases of project delivery. This position is both design- and technically focused, requiring an individual who can synthesize strong design intent with technical resolution, and who is self-motivated, organized, and collaborative. 

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in the preparation of construction documents and the delivery of construction phase services for mid-rise and missing-middle housing projects, including affordable, mixed-income, and supportive housing developments. Experience with mass timber is considered a strong asset. 

The successful candidate will contribute to project teams from concept design through construction, bringing strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and a commitment to design excellence. Critical thinking is at the core of our approach. We encourage design input at all levels and are looking for candidates that will invest in projects with the same level of passion that we bring to our work. 

Qualifications

• 10+ years of post-graduate experience; 

• Experience in Construction Documentation and Construction Administration phases with some experience in residential typologies; 

• Solid technical understanding of building construction detailing including experience in multi-unit wood construction, mid-rise and high density residential; experience in multiple typologies and/or mass timber construction an asset; 

• OAA Architect or Licensed Technologist registration (or eligibility) is an asset but not required; 

• Exceptional communication, organization and interpersonal skills; 

• Strong in Revit; 

• Project management experience an asset; 

• Strong knowledge of the OBC; 

• Experience with passive house and net-zero energy and carbon design and implementation is an asset. 

Competencies:

• Critical thinking – generating creative and innovative solutions to problems; 
• Excellent and organizational skills including planning, organizing, scheduling in an efficient productive manner with focus on key priorities; 
• Strong problem-solving skills, with accuracy and attention to detail; 
• Enthusiastic and passionate about the work; 
• Effective communicator: articulate and patient; 
• A self-starter who can work independently.  
• A self-starter who is able to work independently.

Additional Information

Why Choose WW+P? 

WW+P is a world-leading architecture and planning practice. Founded in 1985, the practice has more than 400 architects, urban designers and planners across 12 studios worldwide. WW+P integrates planning, urban design, landscape and architecture to deliver projects that unite visionary regenerative design thinking with technical excellence. 

At the heart of our work is a clear and purposeful design approach: we listen first, think sustainably, create a clear vision and deliver a crafted response. Our approach is guided by core values that define who we are and how we work: we are people-focused, placing people at the heart of everything we do; we are inventive, finding elegant, forward-thinking solutions to complex challenges; and we are responsible, designing with care for social and environmental impact. 

WW+P is part of 10N Collective: a group of urbanism, architecture and related design experts brought together by Egis Group. In 2026 SvN Architects and Planners and WW+P merged, creating over 80 years of combined experience in transformative urban design and planning. 

We know that it takes great people to make great designs, and they need great working environments to thrive in. As an inclusive and welcoming practice, we are committed to prioritising equality, diversity and inclusion by bringing together global and local expertise through staff who share in our vision and values. We want to create a workforce that reflects the communities we design for, one that is diverse in its experience, backgrounds and viewpoints. Our staff are supported at every stage of their career, encouraging growth and learning. Through mentoring programmes, individualised training plans and regular reviews we create the space for our staff to realise their full potential, and become rounded members of WW+P. 

What we have to offer you: 

WW+P offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including: 

• Full Health and Dental benefits, including a $1000 Health and Wellness Spending Account. 

• Parental Leave top-up of 75% for 13 weeks* 

• A generous Professional Development Allowance of $1500, as well as covering licensing fees. 

• A Group Retirement Savings Plan with a matching component. 

• A generous amount of vacation, sick and personal time, as well as a studio-wide closure over the holidays in December. 

• Flexible work hours; and 

• Engaging and fun social events, with opportunities to participate throughout the year including ski days, holiday parties, weekly forums, design work shops and more! 

*after 6 months of service 

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As an employer committed to employment equity, WW+P encourages applications from members of equity-seeking communities, including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. We encourage members of equity-seeking groups to self-identify within the cover letter in their application. 

If you require any form of accommodation during the application process, please let us know how we can assist.