Perkins & Will is a multi-disciplinary design firm specializing in the design of public buildings and spaces, including recreation centres, libraries, academic facilities, corporate and commercial projects and transit projects. The studio consists of architects, interior designers and urban designers and places a strong emphasis on design excellence and sustainability. Our portfolio of work spans multiple scales and has been recognized by many national and international awards platforms.
We craft places people love ― places that actively improve the social, economic, and environmental health of cities.
Research-focused and inventive, every day we reimagine how space can foster stronger ties between communities, the built environment and nature. We combine deep regional roots with a global network of Perkins and Will studios in 25 cities around the world. Within this body of work there is a strong emphasis on research and sustainable design; our research labs are continuously developing new knowledge to allow our creativity and curiosity to impact our projects and their communities.
Perkins & Will is looking for Architects and Technologists who perform in a self-directed manner in all aspects of the building design process, including preparation of presentation materials, schematic design, design development and contract documents, model building, rendering and construction administration activities within an established budget, schedule, site and programmatic requirements.
As an Architect or Technologist with the Perkins and Will team, you will:
- Prepare preliminary design studies and adaptations of alternatives for review.
- Prepare drawings for schematic design and design development.
- Exercise creative judgment and design application skills in preparing client presentation materials, including design sketches, renderings, models and graphics.
- Adhere to firm and project goals of excellence in design, execution, and sustainability.
- Prepare contract documents including details, sections, elevations and schedules.
- Produce amendments, addenda and bulletins.
- Assists in preparing adaptations and technical alternatives for project team review.
- Perform area calculations according to specified standards.
- Perform site analysis, including survey of existing conditions and field measurements.
- Perform tasks according to Perkins and Will Project Delivery Manual.
- Organize and plan accordingly to execute tasks.
- Self-check work for accuracy, omissions and legibility.
To join us, you must have:
- Professional Degree in Architecture or Architectural Technology
- 4+ years experience
- A minimum of 2 years working with Revit
- Experience in Contract Administration
- Experience in all phases and aspects of a project is desirable
- Intermediate knowledge of project design and construction documentation production
- Knowledge of construction materials
- Graphic and 3D visualization skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Collaborative and professional work ethic
- Has the capacity to mobilize from one construction site to another.
- LEED AP or within 12 months of hire
Other attributes:
- Comfortable working in an open, multi-disciplinary, and team-oriented environment;
- Openness to participating in collaborative design exercises;
- Ability and experience in balancing multiple stakeholder and community interests;
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills; and
- Energetic, self-motivated and a willingness to learn.
Our Studio:
We are steps away from many amenities and also easily accessible by bike, public transportation and car. The studio is open concept and represents our collaborative approach to our work. We are currently working 4 days in studio.
Our package:
- A very competitive benefit package that includes paying for association dues and professional development
- Fitness and transit reimbursement
- Health and dental benefits
- Group RRSP
- Paid parental leave
- Salary range $70,000 - $90,000
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 6MB).
At Perkins and Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity, and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people + ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.
Skills Required
- Professional Degree in Architecture or Architectural Technology
- 4+ years experience
- Minimum of 2 years working with Revit
- Experience in Contract Administration
- Experience in all phases and aspects of a project
- Intermediate knowledge of project design and construction documentation production
- Knowledge of construction materials
- Graphic and 3D visualization skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Collaborative and professional work ethic
- Capacity to mobilize from one construction site to another
- LEED AP or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
Perkins&Will Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Perkins&Will and has not been reviewed or approved by Perkins&Will.
-
Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Inclusive health benefits extend to same-sex spouses and domestic partners and include coverage for gender confirmation surgery, reinforced by repeated external recognition for LGBTQ equality.
-
Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans dental, vision, disability, life, and medical insurance, alongside FSA options and related support programs that broaden access to care.
-
Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is complemented by performance bonuses that add to total rewards.
Perkins&Will Insights
What We Do
Since 1935, we’ve believed that design has the power to make the world a better, more beautiful place. That’s why clients and community members on nearly every continent partner with us to design healthy, happy places in which to live, learn, work, play, and heal. We’re passionate about Living Design, a philosophy that guides our work and emphasizes poetics and beauty; conceptual clarity; research and innovation; technology and tectonics; community and inclusion; resilience and regeneration; and health and well-being. Our team of over 2,500 professionals in 30 studios worldwide provides interdisciplinary services in architecture, interior design, branded environments, urban design, landscape architecture, and more. Our partners include Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects; Portland; Nelson\Nygaard; and Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR). We’re also part of the Sidara Collaborative, a global network of leading designers, engineers, planners, and consultants.
