West End Workforce is seeking a visionary Principal Architect to lead large-scale municipal work across the Greater Toronto Area. This is a leadership role focused on two key outcomes: winning major civic commissions and delivering them with excellence. You'll drive high-impact projects from RFP to ribbon-cutting — working with city stakeholders, guiding interdisciplinary teams, and shaping the future of public spaces in Ontario. What You'll Do Business Development (50–60%) Lead pursuits for municipal projects (RFPs, sole-sourced, unsolicited) Represent the firm at interviews, panels, and industry events Build proposals and assemble consultant teams Strengthen long-term relationships with city staff and community reps Drive planning, strategy, and hiring for the civic studio Collaborate on cross-border pursuits in Canada and the U.S. Project Delivery (30%) Oversee 3–5 large civic builds ($20M–$100M+) Lead strategy for procurement, design, approvals, and funding Manage delivery from pre-design to construction Ensure compliance with municipal and funding agency requirements Studio Leadership (10–20%) Mentor senior and intermediate architects Identify hiring gaps and support recruiting efforts Contribute to resourcing and team planning Foster a studio culture grounded in delivery, clarity, and accountability What You Bring Licensed Architect (OAA) with 15+ years post-licensure Experience delivering at least 3 major civic buildings (design through closeout) Proven ability to secure large-scale public projects in Ontario Leadership of project teams on $20M–$100M+ civic developments Familiarity with Ontario procurement models: CM, P3, IPD, DBB Knowledge of municipal processes, public engagement, and funding cycles Active in professional associations (OAA, RAIC, ULI, etc.) Eligible for government security clearance (if applicable) Recent Work by the Team $62M Community Centre Joint Police/Fire Campus New City Hall
West End Workforce is seeking a visionary Principal Architect to lead large-scale municipal work across the Greater Toronto Area. This is a leadership role focused on two key outcomes: winning major civic commissions and delivering them with excellence. You’ll drive high-impact projects from RFP to ribbon-cutting — working with city stakeholders, guiding interdisciplinary teams, and shaping the future of public spaces in Ontario. What You’ll Do Business Development (50–60%) Lead pursuits for municipal projects (RFPs, sole-sourced, unsolicited) Represent the firm at interviews, panels, and industry events Build proposals and assemble consultant teams Strengthen long-term relationships with city staff and community reps Drive planning, strategy, and hiring for the civic studio Collaborate on cross-border pursuits in Canada and the U.S. Project Delivery (30%) Oversee 3–5 large civic builds ($20M–$100M+) Lead strategy for procurement, design, approvals, and funding Manage delivery from pre-design to construction Ensure compliance with municipal and funding agency requirements Studio Leadership (10–20%) Mentor senior and intermediate architects Identify hiring gaps and support recruiting efforts Contribute to resourcing and team planning Foster a studio culture grounded in delivery, clarity, and accountability What You Bring Licensed Architect (OAA) with 15+ years post-licensure Experience delivering at least 3 major civic buildings (design through closeout) Proven ability to secure large-scale public projects in Ontario Leadership of project teams on $20M–$100M+ civic developments Familiarity with Ontario procurement models: CM, P3, IPD, DBB Knowledge of municipal processes, public engagement, and funding cycles Active in professional associations (OAA, RAIC, ULI, etc.) Eligible for government security clearance (if applicable) Recent Work by the Team $62M Community Centre Joint Police/Fire Campus New City Hall
