Project Architect – City of Kelowna

Organization Description:

The City of Kelowna is a progressive municipal government serving over 140,000 residents in British Columbia’s largest inland city, located in the stunning Okanagan Valley. As a full-service municipality, we manage diverse public services including infrastructure, parks and recreation, planning and development, and community programs. Known for our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and balanced growth, the City of Kelowna employs over 1,000 dedicated staff who work collaboratively to enhance quality of life, deliver essential services, and foster economic development while preserving the region’s natural beauty and supporting a vibrant, livable community.

The Facilities Planning and Design Department is a group of five architects and one admin clerk who work at the heart of the City of Kelowna creating the future vision for the City's facilities.

Job Title:

Project Architect – City of Kelowna

Job Description:

Passionate about building an authentic city!

Help create Kelowna as a City of the Future. Our diverse and dynamic team strives to innovate to make things better, work as one team, serve proudly, and lead responsibly. The City of Kelowna seeks a talented and committed individual to lead a variety of community projects within our multi-disciplinary infrastructure planning team. With a diverse knowledge in the principles of architecture, urban design, and sustainable building practices, you will have the opportunity to show leadership in planning public buildings and civic facilities that support the vision of a great and sustainable mid-sized City.

Broad experience in architecture and the built environment, facilities planning, urban design, and sustainable building practices will be important in the planning of civic buildings and spaces that support the City vision. You will lead projects through planning and design phases in a wide spectrum of building types, including civic offices, fire, police and utility services, recreation amenities, heritage properties and urban planning.

You should have a minimum of five years’ experience following your post-graduate degree, and registered, or eligible for registration, with the AIBC as an architect (preferred), or intern architect. You should also demonstrate exemplary professional, technical and leadership skills that allow you to lead teams, foster collaboration and effectively resolve problems or conflicts with stakeholders to deliver excellent service and projects that benefit the public and community.

Live, work and play in one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. Kelowna boasts miles of lake access, public areas and outdoor recreation opportunities, a vibrant downtown and cultural scene, healthy and connected neighborhoods, and a world-renowned College and University. You’re only a quick link to the world via the Kelowna International Airport.

Grow your career in an organization that supports employee work-life balance and career and professional development. This exempt position offers a salary range of $112,300 to $130,900 employer-paid comprehensive benefits, an earned day off program, paid vacation and one of Canada’s top pension plans.

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

How To Apply:

For further information or to apply, please check our website at www.kelowna.ca/careers

Applications must be received by end of day November 11^th, 2025.

Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the closing date are thanked for their interest