We are an employee-owned, award-winning, architectural practice firm with a proven track record in practical, innovative and economical design. We have designed some of Canada’s most notable buildings.

With offices throughout Canada we serve both Canadian and international clients with the immediacy and attention of a local service. Our design influence can currently be found in eight of Canada’s provinces, and in Nunavut.

Parkin is staffed with well over 100 experienced architects, designers, project managers, administrative staff, including LEED, Evidence-Based Design and LEAN accredited professionals, many of whom are dedicated to specific market sectors. We believe in personalizing the design experience for clients and maintaining a hands-on approach to projects. Every project they undertake has the direct involvement of Directors and Principals. Promoting mutual trust, they address the full scope of a facility’s operational requirements, from addressing technology and space needs to optimizing everyday movements, as well as employee health, well-being and productivity. Our unique ability to provide truly meaningful services to our clients is largely derived from the partnerships that they foster with them.

SENIOR ARCHITECT / PLANNER

Role and Responsibilities

• Understand the differences in institutional, and business occupancy environments.
• Work with end users to outline process flows and critical adjacencies
• Understand and guide discussions on equipment needs.
• Lead the planning process within the design team to create department floor plan concepts reflective of operations.
• Manage the deliverables for the planning team within the greater project deliverable schedule.
• Serve as the main point of contact for the client on planning issues.
• Mentor staff for depth and support of the specialized knowledge execution process.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s in architecture.
• Minimum of 10 years of healthcare planning experience required with proven experience in clinical planning leadership and knowledge of architectural design and code requirements.
• Proficiency with Revit is required.
• Strong presentation, communication, organizational, team building, collaboration and communication skills are a must.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Preferred Skills

• Master of Architecture from an accredited program preferred.
• Registered Architect