Architecture Operations Manager

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

This role is part of AtkinsRéalis Architecture & Design Canada Inc., bringing together expertise in architectural design and project delivery across Canada.

We are seeking an Architecture Operations Manager to help grow an architectural and master planning practice. This role is suited to a high‑caliber professional with strong operational discipline, market credibility, and the ability to build lasting client relationships. The role is central to office leadership, staff development, client growth, and proposal delivery. The successful candidate will bring strong institutional project experience, a proven Ontario track record, and the confidence to lead highly complex projects with multidisciplinary teams.

Your role

• Lead office operations, staff coordination, and team performance.

• Build a strong, professional, and collaborative practice culture.

• Develop client relationships, identify opportunities, and represent the practice in the market.

• Lead RFP responses, proposals, interviews, and pursuit strategies.

• Support strategic planning, operational improvement, and resource alignment.

• Mentor staff and serve as a visible leader and role model.

About you

• A degree in Architecture and registration as an Architect with the OAA is required; a degree in Planning and registration as a professional planner would be a strong asset.

• 15+ years of experience as a registered architect leading institutional and other highly complex projects, practice operations, or business development.

• Experience leading office operations, staff management, and multidisciplinary team coordination in a professional services environment.

• Strong institutional project experience, with a proven history in Ontario working with clients and contractors on highly complex projects; healthcare and life sciences experience is an asset.

• Proven success in client development, RFP responses, proposals, and interviews.

• A strong professional attitude, with the ability to mentor staff and lead with credibility.

• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship‑building skills.

• The judgement, presence, and professional maturity to help shape and grow a respected new practice.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like‑minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.