Employment and volunteer opportunities

Scope:
As an Architect at ADA Architecture, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of innovative, high-quality projects. You will help guide projects from concept through construction and warranty, bringing both creative vision and technical precision to the table. You will navigate complex renovations and new builds across the commercial, institutional, and industrial sectors.

Objective:
You will help guide architectural projects, ensuring they adhere to the highest quality standards, integrity, and innovative design. You will oversee all phases of project development, from initial concept creation to detailed design, construction contract administration and warranty. By working closely with clients, you will understand their needs and expectations, tailoring each project to meet their specific requirements. Collaborating with a skilled team of professionals, you will maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, delivering exceptional service throughout the project.

Responsibilities:

1. Design Process

• Assist project development in collaboration with clients, principals, project managers, and consultants.
• Support project delivery planning, including budgets, schedules, and team planning.
• Produce, organize, and coordinate construction documents with Revit and CMS specifications.
• Assist with internal design and technical standards, best practices, and knowledge sharing.
• Specify and research materials and systems.
• Oversee contract administration tasks including Change Orders (COs), Supplemental Instructions (SIs), Requests for Information (RFIs), shop drawings, and payment certifications.

2. Client Relations

• Maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and communication.
• Understand client needs and expectations and ensure that projects are delivered to their satisfaction.
• Coordination with clients, contractors, consultants, and permitting authorities.
• Technical Expertise
• Utilize AI-driven tools, full 3D capabilities, and cutting-edge workflows to enhance project design and delivery.
• Ability to produce construction documents with Revit.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

3. Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the principals and other team members to foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Mentor junior staff and foster a learning culture.
• Support project delivery planning, including budgets, schedules, and team planning.
• Document and distribute meeting minutes.
• Contribute to daily office operations and team collaboration.

4. Quality Assurance:

• Conduct internal quality reviews at key project milestones.
• Conduct on-site reviews of construction progress throughout the construction phase of projects.

For full details of education, qualifications, conditions of employment and how to apply please click here.

posted: July  24, 2025

Prairies
Inspired by the bountiful prairie landscape, endless skies and vibrant cities, the A49 Prairie region excels at innovative and inspired designs for complex and technical projects. From the revitalization of downtown Winnipeg to building education and healthcare facilities for our remote northern communities, our work elevates the health, safety, and sustainability of the region. The Winnipeg office serves as a central hub to a diverse team of design professionals working on projects across the public and private sectors, throughout the prairies and across Canada.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs to communicate with clients and stakeholders in collaboration with team and Project Manager. 
• Research, source and specify manufacturers for finishes, furniture systems, fixtures as required. 
• Develop deliverables in REVIT or AutoCAD required at various project stages including functional programming, schematic design, working drawings, and contract administration.
• Perform site audits or surveys to document existing conditions. 
  Support and assist as necessary with contract administration during construction.

Qualifications

• Intern or Registered Interior Designer in Ontario (ARIDO), or eligible to be registered in Ontario.
• College diploma or university degree in Interior Design from a CIDA accredited program. 
• Min of 2 + years of work experience in Interior Design.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. 
• Experience with Interior Design drawing package coordination and production. 
• Experience in functional programming and selecting materials and furnishings. 
• Have the ability to travel to rural project sites.

For full details of education, qualifications, conditions of employment and how to apply please click here.

posted: July 15, 2025
 

The Student Gallery Photographer will work directly with Architecture 2 Gallery’s (A2G) Coordinator to document each exhibition throughout the year through photography and film. The roll will involve:

• photographing each exhibit / event for archival purposes
• photographing each exhibit / event for social media / web purposes
• filming exhibits / events based on medium of display
• curating and editing photographs in high-res (print) and low-res (web) and sharing with the Coordinator for dissemination

Skills:

• interest in architectural photography and film
• Photoshop / Lightroom editing processes
• eye for framing and composition
• file organization and sharing

(honorarium of $20/hr up to $600)

If you are interested in applying, please send your resume and a cover letter to Ainsley Johnston: ainsley.johnston@umanitoba.ca.

Applications are due September 5. 

The Student Curatorial Assistant (SCA) will work directly with Architecture 2 Gallery’s (A2G) Coordinator to conceptualize, produce, execute, and promote exhibitions and events at/affiliated with A2G throughout the year. The role will involve:

• graphics: producing print (posters, postcards, labels, diagrams, pamphlets) and online (web, Instagram) content following A2G’s visual identity
• production / preparation: install / take-down of exhibitions, working with the Workshop and Coordinator
• curation: work with Coordinator to finalize layouts for exhibits and events
• ambassador: act as a student ambassador for the Gallery, connecting with peers in all streams and invited exhibitors to build a community of curatorial discussion

Skills:

• interest in alternative formats of design and curation
• writing / editing descriptive texts (long form descriptions and short captions)
• resourceful attitude
• proficient in Adobe suite

($20/hr up to $800)

If you are interested in applying, please send your resume and a cover letter to Ainsley Johnston: ainsley.johnston@umanitoba.ca.

Applications are due August 29.

Brook McIlroy is a progressive multi-disciplinary practice that approaches design and planning from a broad, holistic perspective. As planners, urban designers, architects, landscape architects, and interior designers, we endeavor to address the complexity of communities, cities and the diverse, interconnected natural and human-made ecologies we inhabit. We are a diverse array of talented people in Toronto, Thunder Bay, and Winnipeg, working on projects that span from large-scale urban visions to the detailed design of buildings, landscapes, civic infrastructure and public art. A specific focus of our practice is led by Indigenous architects, artists and planners through the Indigenous Design Studio.

This role combines project management with technical expertise and client relationship building, requiring a strong background in landscape architecture and collaboration with diverse design professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Lead projects from concept design to realization, ensuring timely completion and adherence to budget and quality standards.
• Client Management: Develop and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery.
• Collaboration: Work closely with architects, urban designers, planners, engineers and other design professionals to ensure integrated project solutions.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with GIS and 3D modelling (Rhino) and other tools is an asset.
  Research and Analysis: Conduct site inventory, documentation, and analysis to inform design decisions.
• Design Development: Participate in design development, ensuring that projects meet sustainability, accessibility, and cultural sensitivity standards.
• Contract/Construction Administration: Oversee the preparation and administration of contracts and construction documents. Coordinate construction to ensure compliance, including manage and resolve site issues, and facilitate communication between clients, contractors, and project team members.

For full details of education, qualifications, conditions of employment and how to apply please click here.

posted: June 23, 2025

Hourly Rate: $22.85 (includes 6% vacation pay)
Hours per Week: Approximately 9-14
Start Date: September 3, 2025
End Date: May 2026
Shifts Available: Mornings 7:30 am - 12:00 pm and Afternoons 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Qualifications:

• Must be a student registered either in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in the fall term of 2025
• Must be fluent in English
• Must have excellent visual colour perception
• Ability to lift paper rolls which can weigh up to 50lbs
• Detailed knowledge of the following software is required:

1. Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Acrobat)
2. Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

• Knowledge of the following software would be an asset:

1. Windows and Mac operating systems
2. Autodesk Suite (AutoCAD, Revit)
3. Sketchup
4. Rhino

• Customer service experience would be an asset

Duties:

• Responsible for producing large format prints and handling payments
• Signs out loaner equipment and ensures lending procedures are being followed
• Accepts and creates trouble reports and passes this information on to the appropriate staff
• Assists students working with design software, printing, and scanning
• Answer questions regarding the use of different software and CADLab facilities
• Other duties as assigned

Application deadline: Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Full details on how to apply and the form can be found here

 

Dates: September 15 2025 – April 30 2026
Hours: Flexible, up to 7.5 hours/week

We’re looking for someone who is curious, collaborative, and ready to dive into a hands-on role that supports a wide range of projects and disciplines.

As a CAST Student Technician, you’ll play a key role in supporting students and researchers working in CAST. You’ll gain valuable experience while contributing to a dynamic, creative workspace.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Keeping the CAST workspace organized, clean, and safe
• Managing tools and materials, and helping maintain inventory
• Supporting workshops, public events, and the visiting researcher program.
• Assisting the CAST Researcher-in-Residence
• Assisting students working in CAST
• Contributing to the design and fabrication of small-scale builds and installations
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate student
• Experience with shop tools, fabrication, and/or building construction is a plus—but not required
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit
• Independent, proactive, and organized
• Committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment in CAST
• Enthusiastic about learning and sharing knowledge in a creative, interdisciplinary setting

If you are interested in applying, please send your resume to liane.veness@umanitoba.ca

No later than August 30th

Interviews will be held September 9th

An outstanding Design Assistant must have a good knowledge of Home Design. They need to be both a leader and a team player as they will be a crucial aid to our designers. This position is also an opportunity to grow into a Designer Position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create designs using SketchUp
• Generate renderings in VORTEK
• Price out cabinets
• Prepare detailed quotes
• Prepare for and join sales presentations
• Source products
• Sample and product pickups
• Create purchase orders
• Assist designers with renovation paperwork
• Update showroom samples

For full details of education, qualifications, conditions of employment and how to apply please click here.

posted: April 29, 2025

On behalf of our client, Geller’s, we are seeking a Landscape Architect to join their growing and dynamic team. Geller’s is a recognized leader in Winnipeg’s residential design and build landscape sector and has recently expanded its service offering with the acquisition of Shelmerdine Garden Centre. With a strong foundation in residential work and a growing footprint in the commercial space, Geller’s is poised for its next chapter of creative and business growth.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to both commercial and residential projects, lead from concept to completion, and help shape the future of the company’s design direction. Working directly with company ownership and sitting at the leadership table, the successful candidate will bring deep design expertise, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a collaborative mindset to this role.

As the Landscape Architect, you are responsible for:

1. Design and Project Leadership

• Lead or contribute to the full design process for both residential and commercial landscape projects
• Develop conceptual plans using 3D design software such as Vizterra
• Produce construction drawings, planting plans, and detailed technical drawings using Vector works and related tools
• Collaborate with clients, fellow designers, consultants, and construction teams to bring design intent to life
• Present design concepts to clients with confidence and clarity

2. Collaboration and development

• Mentor and support junior design staff through ongoing feedback and development
• Foster a collaborative and enthusiastic work culture that values creativity and continuous learning
• Support cross-functional teamwork between design, construction, and operations teams

3. Business Development and Strategic Growth

• Contribute to new business development, proposal writing, and client engagement
• Support the strategic direction and expansion of Geller’s commercial project portfolio
• Participate in shaping the company’s design culture and long-term vision

For full details of education, qualifications, conditions of employment and how to apply please click here.

Tasks

• Estimate cost of projects
• Prepare detailed specifications
• Create interior spaces that reflect clients' needs and tastes
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Advise on selection of colours, finishes and materials, lighting, furniture and other items, taking into account ergonomic and occupational health standards
• Consult with clients to determine needs, preferences, safety requirements and purpose of space

For full details of education, qualifications, conditions of employment and how to apply please click here.

posted: April 29, 2025

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Landscape Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of landscape construction and project management, with the ability to estimate construction costs and negotiate effectively. This role requires a hands-on approach to building and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces while ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage landscape projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Estimate project costs accurately.
• Collaborate with team members to negotiate pricing and secure necessary materials for landscaping projects.
• Build and maintain various landscape features, including gardens, lawns, and hardscapes.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices in all landscaping activities.
• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs and provide exceptional service.

Requirements

• Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with construction estimating techniques.
• Excellent negotiation skills to secure favorable pricing for materials and services.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions while performing physical tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• A valid driver's license for transportation to job sites.

Join our team as a Landscape Estimator, where your skills will contribute to creating stunning outdoor environments that enhance the beauty of our communities!

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits

• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match

If you are interested in working at Kindret Landscaping. Please send us an email with your resume attached to the following email: info@kindretlandscaping.com

Are you looking for exciting and challenging career opportunities?

We . . .
are an established architectural firm and affiliated interior design group with work across Western Canada. 
have over 35 year firm history including primarily commercial projects and a variety of other project types.
provide support for self-development to achieve the highest level of quality work.
learn from each other and invest in the growth of each person.
have a collaborative approach that allows individuals to contribute based on their own strengths.
provide excellent experience and learning opportunities.

. . . and what We offer
exceptional range of experience on projects from design to technical construction detailing to contract administration.
support, teaching and shared knowledge from our most experienced people and principals at every stage of project development.
learning environment for you to grow and develop as a consummate professional.
opportunity to be your best and develop into a senior position in our office
offer continuing education including courses organized by our office.
provide health and well-being benefits through yoga/ exercise sessions with professional instructors.

You . . .
are ambitious to learn in a collaborative and dynamic architectural practice.
have initiative to develop as a professional.
have a high level of self-motivation.
take on challenges with enthusiasm and determination to get results.
thrive in a team oriented environment.

. . . and what You will do
develop a project from start to finish.
be responsible for high quality work.

If you want to be part of an encouraging and supportive team of dedicated professionals, we welcome your application. Only those currently residing in and eligible to work in Canada will be considered for this position.

Please submit resume in confidence to:
Nejmark Architect/ Retail Hospitality Design
2-54 Adelaide Street, Winnipeg, MB R3A 0V7
(t) 204.947.3775 (e) josef@nejmark.mb.ca

Public City is seeking a Junior Landscape Architect to join our Edmonton studio. With 2–5 years of professional experience, the position requires strong technical skills, curiosity, and a commitment to public work. You will support the delivery of diverse landscape architecture projects, from early concepts through construction, focusing on contract documentation, consultant coordination, and construction administration.

We are a design practice of architects and landscape architects who work to support public life. Our portfolio includes small to medium-sized public commissions that engage complex social infrastructure: parks, streetscapes, cultural landscapes, and recreational and educational facilities. With studios in Winnipeg, Toronto, and Edmonton, we collaborate with visionary clients across Canada who care deeply about community and value the power of design.

Who You Are
You are detail-oriented and design-minded, with experience preparing technical drawing sets and managing consultant coordination. You are eligible for full professional registration (or already registered) with a CSLA component association and ready to grow within a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment. You are eager to work on civic projects that advance equity, sustainability, and public wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
• 2–5 years of professional experience in a consulting or public-sector setting
• Full member registered or eligible for registration with the AALA.
• Experience in contract documentation, consultant coordination, and contract administration
• Strong written, graphic, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient in AutoCAD; familiarity with Rhino, Enscape, Civil 3D, or Revit is an asset

What We Offer

• A collaborative, design-forward studio culture
• Opportunities to contribute to award-winning public projects
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Professional development and mentorship from senior staff
• A growing Edmonton team connected to a national practice

To Apply
Please send a short cover letter, CV, and portfolio (PDF or web link) to studio@publiccityarchitecture.com with the subject line Junior Landscape Architect – Edmonton. Posting will remain open until filled.

To learn more about our work and approach, visit www.publiccityarchitecture.com

posted: June 23, 2025

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and edit 3D models in SolidWorks or OnShape (Training provided).
• Design of manufactured product using CAD and rendering programs to develop new products, modify
  existing products or revised products based on client needs.
• Render in KeyShot for presentations and sales purposes.
• Create and update technical (sales) drawings.
• Prepare files and print on 3D printers (Prusa, Ultimaker), assemble models. (Training provided)
• Prepare files for laser and decal printing, operate laser machines, printers, and laminators.
• Calculate materials and components for orders.

Requirements:

• Experience with SolidWorks or OnShape. (Training provided)
• Rendering skills in KeyShot.
• Basic understanding of 3D printing and post-processing models is an asset.
• Adobe Illustrator skills.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Starting date: As soon as possible. 

Link to apply here: https://shapeinc.com/about-us/careers/

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighbourhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

Through design, we empower communities and help realize their potential. Our Landscape Architects create inspired spaces that reflect context, and user needs along with our commitment to sustainability. We take a collaborative approach to design and believe that the best solutions are the product of diverse perspectives. We are looking for a talented Landscape Architectural Intern to join our team of professionals in a full-time capacity. Working closely and under the direct supervision of the Discipline and Project Leads, you will be involved in a wide range of projects with varying levels of complexity and scale, working through all project phases from pre-design through post construction services.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing marketing materials including proposals, awards, etc.
• Assist with Site Analysis tasks including Site Context reviews and Documentation of existing features, Plant ID, Sun Studies and Zoning Analysis.
• Assist with Field Work tasks including investigating/verifying existing field conditions including inspection, documentation, measurement, and verification, etc.
• Participate in client meetings and stakeholder engagement workshops including user group meetings and prepare agendas, schedules and meeting minutes.
• Assist with preparing Project/Design Reports including graphic communication, writing, and coordination.
• Assist with AutoCAD model set up, drafting and delivery of drawings.
• Assist with and develop renderings, 3D models and other graphic communications.
• Assist with developing Concept Design and Schematic Design Documents including drawings, diagrams and outline specifications.
• Assist with developing Design Development Documents including drawings and outline specifications.
• Assist with the evaluation and selection of planting and materials and develop planting plans.
• Assist with grading design and plans.
• Assist with developing Contract and Construction Documents including drawings and coordinating specifications.
• Assist with Construction Administration tasks such as Supplemental Instructions, Contemplated Change Notices, Change Orders, and Change Directives.
• Assist with preparing Record Drawings.

For full details of education, qualifications, conditions of employment and how to apply please click here.

posted: June 23, 2025

Are you passionate about building BC communities? At Station One Architects, our design experts specialize in the following core areas: education and community facilities, and affordable, market, and care housing. We’re looking for an experienced architect who designs with purpose and impact. Join us in creating vital community spaces that inspire.

Your Opportunity
Be empowered to take a dynamic approach to sustainable building design. Use your organizational, leadership, and communication talents to exceed client expectations from concept creation to construction completion. Join this group of creative minds and build your career where innovation and new ideas are valued. Growth into leadership roles is just around the corner.

For full details of education, qualifications, conditions of employment and how to apply please click here.

Posted: June 16, 2025

Intern Architects at SOA are creative professionals gaining the experience they need to become licensed Architects with the AIBC. They demonstrate leadership skills, support other team members and are adept at producing project drawings and visualizations. Our Intern Architects share SOA’s commitment to making a difference in BC communities by excelling in the areas of institutional, multi-family and community housing design.

Intern Architects have the same roles and responsibilities as Architects but are working towards completing the final experience and examination requirements for licensure, and are eligible to be licensed, under the AIBC. Intern architects must be enrolled in the AIBC Internship in Architecture program and must practice under the direct supervision of a licensed Architect.

Your Opportunity
Practically apply your design skills with the support and mentorship of an expert team. You will be involved with producing detailed drawings, visualizations, and hands-on models in a supportive, innovative environment that values growth. Collaborate with team members while being supported in your journey to becoming a licensed architect. We are a company of creative minds. Grow your career where innovation and new ideas are valued.

For full details of education, qualifications, conditions of employment and how to apply please click here.

Posted: June 16, 2025

As a team member at Viking Landscaping, you would assist in maintaining & installing landscapes, working at residential and commercial properties throughout the city of Winnipeg and neighboring communities in the spring summer & fall. Hand Shoveling and machine work for residential and commercial snow clearing can be arranged for continued employment via on-call basis type work for late fall and winter work.

For full details of education, qualifications, conditions of employment and how to apply please click here.

posted: April 29, 2025