architect
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Architect - COR 2
Posted on March 25, 2024
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Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency
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ArchitectCorporate ServicesLocation: Halifax, NSType of Employment: Full-time, PermanentUnion Status: Excluded (Non-union)Competition # COR 23162Closing Date: Open until filledAbout Our OpportunityReporting to the Manager, Building Design, the Architect provides architectural, technical, and design expertise while ensuring the successful completion of assigned building projects. Your work will include assisting with projects from initiation and developing building programs through the phases of schematic, design development, tender construction document, construction administration, and finally to completion of construction and occupancy.ResponsibilitiesWe count on your expertise to:• Design safe, cost effective and efficient building layouts for the construction of new building additions and renovations of existing structures.• Coordinate and assist with the management of activities of internal/external technical personnel, contractors, consultants, housing agency staff and service providers on various projects.• Complete project designs on time and within budgets• Assist your project team of professionals in resolving issues and removing roadblocks.• Identify, analyze and mitigate project risks• Ensure safety is of top priority and work is carried out in accordance with the OHS Act and Regulations, building codes, as well as Department standards and polices.• Provide a smooth transition to end usersQualifications• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Architecture or Environmental Design) plus six (6) years related experience.• Active member and architect license with Nova Scotia Association of Architects (NSAA) or eligible for license in Nova Scotia (letter of eligibility may be requested).• Strong technical background and firm understanding of the construction industry and engineering principles.• Good business sense and effective risk management• Ability to identify energy efficient architectural design solutions whenever possible to reduce consumption and running cost of buildings.• Excellent professionalism and judgement• Experience working with departmental management/stakeholders and providing feedback and negotiating changes to contracts or agreements.• Demonstrates initiative in resolving problems while maintaining commitment to schedule, budget and enforcement of policies.Assets• Experience leading and motivating a project team while inspiring confidence and creativity.• Licensed Architect with Nova Scotia Association of Architects (NSAA) preferred.If you are a team player, who is passionate about improving the lives of Nova Scotians, you are the candidate we are looking for to join our team. We will assess qualifications using one of more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks. Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. Checks may include one or more of the following: criminal background checks, driver's abstract, and confirmation of education credentials.EquivalencyAn equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.Other InformationBenefitsBased on the employment status, eligibility and union agreement, the NSPHA offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs and flexible working schedules.Classification: PR 15Salary Range: $70,095.32 - $85,444.35Work Week: 35 hours We are committed to employing staff who are representative of the diverse community we serve. If you are a member of one or more
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LocationHalifax, NS
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Salary$70,095.32YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Full time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CareerBeacon
#1940489
Advertised until
2024-05-10
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