Architect

Do you want to play a role in ensuring a sustainable healthcare system for Ontario? The Health Capital Division within the Ministry of Health is looking for an Architect experienced in the healthcare sector.

Why work for the Ontario Public Service?
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed in creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• Collegial and professional work culture
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• We provide on-the-job training to support your success in the role

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As an Architect in the Health Capital Investment Branch, you will:
• provide architectural design expertise, support and advice in the development of regional asset management plans, strategies and recommendations.
• represent the ministry in municipal, provincial, and national forums to develop national healthcare designs and standards.
• negotiate solutions to planning and design issues/barriers in the development of capital projects and regional asset management plans.
• participate in the development and review of business cases, and makes recommendations for infrastructure projects.
• assist in the monitoring and review of property and project delivery services by service providers, ensuring that specifications, ministry relevant standards, guidelines and best practices are met.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• The successful candidate must have a degree in Architecture and have current licensed membership in the Ontario Association of Architects.

Technical expertise:

• You have knowledge of theories, principles, practices and standards of architecture, the Ontario Architects Act, regulations and by-laws of the Ontario Association of Architects and other industry design standards.
• You can provide architectural guidance, expertise and advice during all phases of the planning, bidding, design and construction process.

Project management skills:

• You can review project plans/drawings and contract agreements and provide feedback and recommendations.
• You have well developed organizational and time management skills to meet project schedules and timelines.
• You can research and analyze data, trends and project outcomes.

Communication and consultation skills:

• You can lead consultations with stakeholders.
• You can build relationships to consult and collaborate with team members.
• You have well developed communication skills to prepare written correspondences and presentations.

Leadership skills:

• You have experience providing guidance and direction to staff, partners and service provides on architectural and ministry standards.