Architect – Marianne Amodio and Harley Grusko Architects Inc.

Organization Description:

Marianne Amodio and Harley Grusko Architects Inc. is a respected practice with a proven portfolio and a well-earned reputation for thoughtful and innovative architecture. We intentionally buck norms. We believe in socially-motivated design that is bold, articulate, aspirational and decidedly anti-luxury. We create non-formulaic based architecture that is uniquely responsive to its site, clients, users and programs, and we seek opportunities for innovation in every aspect of our work. Our environment is collaborative; where design occurs at all stages of the project. 

The practice spans multi-family residential, commercial and mixed-use, heritage retention, and cultural projects, with a bespoke design process grounding each commission in its specific context, client, and community. Once described by a client as having the ability to "magically transform ordinary spaces and humble materials into places of poetic beauty," we believe that great Architecture emerges from creative thinking within tight constraints. This conviction shapes the firm's design approach, and has earned MA+HG multiple design awards and, most recently, Western Living's Architects of the Year. We’d love to show you what’s new. 

We offer a competitive salary, Extended Health Benefits package, Annual bonus, a Continuing Education allowance, and succession planning for the right candidate. This is a work-from-studio position; our studio is located in the heart of Strathcona. We are a friendly and casual studio: creative, collaborative and sometimes frenetic. We love dogs.

Job Title:

Architect – Marianne Amodio and Harley Grusko Architects Inc.

Job Description:

We are looking for an architect who is passionate and knowledgeable about housing, and is, in their work life, primarily committed to the practice of Architecture.  The successful candidate will be capable of working independently within a collaborative environment, who is entrepreneurial in spirit and willing and excited to flourish within the practice. 

This person will have a refined design sensibility and the ability to advance design concepts through the documentation phase. It is best suited to a mature and committed individual who is capable of taking on a high level of responsibility with experience in multi-family and mixed-use housing and the capacity to solve design and code-related problems. 

We offer a competitive salary, Extended Health Benefits package, Annual bonus, a Continuing Education allowance, and succession planning for the right candidate. This is a work-from-studio position; our studio is located in the heart of Strathcona. We are a friendly and casual studio: creative, collaborative and sometimes frenetic. We love dogs.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• Professional Degree in Architecture. 
• Must be registered with the AIBC, or eligible to be registered in the province of British Columbia.
• Minimum experience of 5-10 years in the design, drawing and construction of multi-family residential and mixed use buildings.
• Capability to design.
• Knowledge of Part 9 and Part 3 the BC Building Code and Vancouver Building Bylaws, including new inclusions.
• Excellent Organizational Skills: Ability to interface directly with clients and managing projects from initiation to completion
• Actual hands-on experience producing design, permit and construction drawings through to construction, including construction administration. 
• Understanding of Building Envelope detailing.
• Ability to coordinate construction details with consultants and trades people.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Willingness and comfort in chairing and/or speaking at meetings, communicating verbally and directly with all members of the project team.
• Strong problem solving skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, and as a collaborative partner.
• Proficiency in Revit, Sketchup and physical model building.

How To Apply:

Please send applications to info@mahg.ca.  Please make portfolios less than 10MB in size and all documentation in PDF format. No telephone calls, please. We will contact all potential candidates for a meeting.