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# Senior Architect – Mixed-Use Living at DIALOG

- **Company:** DIALOG
- **Location:** Calgary, Canada
- **Compensation:** $105k–$130k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-05-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/dialogdesign/dc3a6101-1a2f-434e-b7b4-cb73affbe60f

## Job description

Here at DIALOG, we are passionate about design and believe it can and should meaningfully improve the wellbeing of our communities and the environment we all share.

We are a multi-disciplinary practice of architects, interior designers, urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, landscape architects and sustainability experts who design for community wellbeing and urban vibrancy. We are a fun-loving bunch of big thinkers and city-shapers, who are collaborative in our approach, diverse in our perspectives, aspirational in our pursuits, and optimistic about what’s next. We’re always looking for passionate people who share our values and care as much about our communities as we do. We're proud to be a Certified B Corporation and one of Canada's Greenest Employers, committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world.

DIALOG is looking for an experienced architect or designer in mid-rise and high-density living environments to help expand our mixed-use living design team. We believe that these mixed-use developments require empathetic and future thinking designers to collaboratively envision human-focused environments that will help our communities thrive. You will be part of a team of creative, passionate and collaborative designers who believe we can truly make a difference.

How you'll make a difference:

- Set and champion the design vision for complex human-centric, sustainable mixed-use residential communities from concept through realization

- Translate client, stakeholder, and community aspirations into innovative architectural responses rooted in sustainability, human experience, and performance

- Lead the exploration and resolution of complex design and technical challenges, ensuring clarity of design intent throughout delivery

- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate architecture, landscape architecture, structure, and building systems into cohesive solutions

- Lead approval processes with authorities having jurisdiction, acting as the applicant and principal communicator advocating for client teams

- Partner with DIALOG leadership to support design focused client relationships and represent design intent with authorities having jurisdiction

- Mentor, inspire, and grow teams while advancing design quality, emerging methodologies, and inclusive studio culture

Who you are:

- 10-15 years of experience leading mixed-use living, including large‑scale work (>$100M construction value)

- Professional degree in Architecture required; master’s degree and registration (or eligibility) preferred

- Proven design leader capable of directing multidisciplinary teams through conceptual, technical, and sustainability-driven decisions

- Strong understanding of Revit and BIM platforms with the ability to provide strategic oversight of design workflows

- Strong understanding of the design process and the development of design strategies and narratives with proficiency in Adobe Design Suite and Rhino to provide design direction

- Experience supporting project pursuits (RFQs, RFPs, fee proposals)

- Clear, confident communicator who can articulate design ideas and technical concepts to diverse audiences

- LEED AP or similar sustainability credentials considered an asset

Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! We’re looking for future DIALOGers who are eager to learn, bring unique perspectives, and want to make a real difference in the world—even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification.

## Perks & Benefits

Parental leave top-up programs for all parents upon the birth or adoption of a child, RRSP matching, competitive medical and dental benefits coverage upon the first day of employment, discounted memberships, encouraged work/life balance with gifted time off during the holiday season and Vacation Buy-Up program, and reimbursement for professional memberships and dues are just a few of the benefits that DIALOGers enjoy.

Professional Development DIALOG offers continued professional growth through leadership development opportunities specifically designed for our collaborative culture. Among others, some of our programs include: CoachDIALOG which equips our coaches with essential communication and feedback strategies for building great teams; Integrateducation™ supports DIALOGers in accredited continuing education opportunities; technical skills development via e-learning pathways; and financial support for relevant external learning opportunities.

## Equal Opportunity

DIALOG celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all, free of discrimination and harassment. Employment-related decisions are made without regard to sex, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and race. In accordance with DIALOG’s Accommodation Policy, accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request for candidates throughout the selection process.

## About DIALOG

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: DIALOG is a multidisciplinary design firm that integrates architecture, engineering, interior design, planning, and landscape architecture to create spaces that improve community wellbeing.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Partnership)
- **Headquarters**: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- **Founded**: 1960
- **Founders**: Not publicly listed; Joost Bakker is listed as a Founding Principal (current partner)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Architecture, Engineering (structural, mechanical, electrical), Interior Design, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture
- **Target customers**: B2B – developers, government agencies, institutions, corporations (urban vibrancy, healthcare, transportation, education, arts, residential, commercial)
- **Mission/purpose**: “Design can, and should, meaningfully improve the wellbeing of our communities and the environment we all share.”

## Products & Services
- **Architecture**: Design of civic, cultural, healthcare, education, residential, and mixed-use buildings.
- **Structural Engineering**: Building performance and structural design across project types.
- **Mechanical & Electrical Engineering**: Sustainable building systems and energy performance.
- **Interior Design**: Workplace, hospitality, and public interior spaces.
- **Landscape Architecture**: Site planning and public realm design.
- **Urban Planning**: Community and city-scale planning and strategy.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private partnership)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at USD 10,000,000 (LinkedIn data); Total funding not applicable (bootstrapped partnership)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: None publicly disclosed; parent company is Rockliff Pierzchajlo Kroman Architects (per LinkedIn)
- **Growth Signals**: 632 employees (+8.1% YoY); 33 active job postings (monthly +13.8%, quarterly +106.2%, yearly +83.3%); 8 offices across Canada and the United States

## Competitive Advantages
- **Multidisciplinary integration**: Architects, engineers, planners, and interior designers collaborate in-house, enabling holistic design solutions.
- **Sustainability leadership**: Dedicated Sustainability and Building Performance partner; recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers (2019).
- **Award-winning culture**: Canada’s Best Managed Companies (2020), Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2020).
- **Unique learning programs**: Iris Prize ($7,500 + 2 weeks paid leave for research), Integrateducation™ internal courses, and annual Aspire design pin-up.

## Strategic Focus
- Continued expansion of integrated, multidisciplinary project delivery;
- Emphasis on sustainable and high-performance building design;
- Growth in healthcare, transportation, and mixed-use sectors;
- Talent acquisition and development to support a growing workforce (33 open positions as of search date).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Strong collaboration, open-concept studios, and regular social events. “We schedule in time to have fun and recharge.”
- **Work model**: Mix of on-site and hybrid roles (e.g., Toronto and Vancouver positions). Flexible workspaces and quiet rooms provided.
- **Benefits**: Benefits start day one, includes health coverage for permanent employees working ≥20 hrs/week. Group RRSP and TFSA plans (full-time only). Annual salary reviews, bonuses for registered professionals/management.
- **Wellness**: On-site fitness (varies by studio), massages, mental health seminars, Employee Assistance Program. Transit subsidies and bicycle storage in select studios.
- **Learning & growth**: Personalized development plans, quarterly coaching, mentoring, external PD financial support. Unique programs: Integrateducation, Iris Prize, Aspire.
- **Recognition**: Milestone Awards for long-term contributors.

## Sources
1. [dialogdesign.ca – About/Overview](https://dialogdesign.ca/)
2. [dialogdesign.ca – Careers](https://dialogdesign.ca/careers/)
3. [jobs.lever.co/dialogdesign – Current Openings](https://jobs.lever.co/dialogdesign)
4. [LinkedIn – DIALOG Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dialog)

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