Firm Profile

Section Architects is an architectural practice with a focus on creative design solutions for complex buildings. We are a precise, detail-oriented team with a belief that deep subject-matter expertise and the creative use of technology are essential to understanding and solving hard design problems.

We excel in the delivery of life sciences, healthcare, academic, and industrial projects. As a growing firm, we have a portfolio that spans a wide variety of scales and programs, but we are always drawn to complex, challenging work. In this spirit, while the project typologies described above form the core of our portfolio, we are also working on challenging retail fit-outs and commercial projects. No specific type of project is off limits, so long as we feel that it reinforces our core interests and approach to practice.

We believe that we are well positioned to offer experience across all phases of a project, from Schematic Design to Contract Administration, including time on site. It can take a long time to manage the full scope of a project at a large firm. We will throw you in the deep end (with lots of coaching and help!) and give you the opportunity to learn everything you need to know to deliver a successful project. You will be involved in proposal writing, meeting clients, and coordinating with consultants. Depending on your level of experience, it may be a big change from your previous role, but we feel it is the best way to learn.

Role Specific Requirements

We are looking to hire a Junior Intern Architect with 1–3 years of experience after completing a professional Master of Architecture degree. Applicants should be registered with the OAA as an Intern Architect, or be immediately eligible for registration. You should feel comfortable working on multiple small or medium-sized projects or scopes of work at the same time, including attending client meetings, reviewing consultant drawings, and preparing renderings and graphics for studies or presentations. You should also have strong time-management and organizational skills to manage your workload across several active assignments.

We are especially drawn to applicants who can demonstrate instances where they were exposed to multiple project phases, and were given responsibility for a portion of the project that required them to solve problems and provide documentation at multiple scales (site plans / floor plans / wall sections / details / etc). Our work tends to lean towards the complex, so an analytical approach to problem solving is a great asset. We are looking for confident designers who are comfortable with a steep learning curve. We expect our entire design team to be involved in the Contract Administration phase, so demonstrating experience, understanding, or at least a keen interest in construction is a must.

Universal Candidate Qualities

For all applicants, we will structure our discussions around the traits described below. Applicants who can clearly demonstrate these abilities and aptitudes will have the skills, character, and mindset we are looking for, regardless of their level of experience:

You should be a strong design-thinker

• We believe that all projects should have a clear and concise design thesis that drives the project at all scales. You should be a strong conceptual thinker.

• Design is about complex problem-solving, often involving multiple disciplines. You should be able to demonstrate situations where you were able to effectively define a design problem, identify relevant evaluation criteria, and devise a holistic solution.

• Architectural design is typically a collaborative exercise. You should be able to demonstrate examples of projects where you have worked effectively in a team environment to overcome specific design challenges.

  
  

You Should be technical

• We like geeks! We are constantly questioning the way that we work and are always trying to improve our internal systems. We like debating and implementing new ways of doing things. If you obsess over the details, this job might be a good fit for you.

• We work on complex projects and are sticklers for good quality modelling and drawing. You should be a technical person who is comfortable working across an array of software, with specific working knowledge of Autodesk Revit. Strong Revit experience is a big asset.

• You should be comfortable learning and developing new ways of working. “This is just how we do things” is not a statement you will hear while working with us. We will challenge you to think differently about how you work and we want you to do the same for us.

You should be organized

• We are looking for someone who has experience taking responsibility for different aspects of a project. You don’t need to know everything, but you should aspire to be the most knowledgeable person on your project.

• We are a small team and we each juggle several active projects. It is critical that we all have strong time-management skills and communicate clearly with our colleagues, clients and consultant teams about deliverables and deadlines.

• We believe that good organizational systems are key to being effective project managers. We have put a lot of thought into how we get things done. You should care about doing good work, but also about how you organize yourself to get it done.

• You should be self-motivated

• We want our team to be the best it can be, and we are committed to helping everyone become better architects. A small firm is a great opportunity to get one-on-one time with the firm leaders and to increase your knowledge and responsibility far beyond what you would get in a larger firm. However, this only works if you are someone who is comfortable asking questions and continually learning new things.

• We look for analytical thinkers who are “comfortable being uncomfortable.” Most of our projects require problem solving in subject areas where you are not an expert. You should be motivated to push yourself to fully understand your project and learn from the team. 

• We maintain a hybrid work arrangement, which means we rely on our team to be responsible for motivating themselves and pushing projects forward.

• You should be nice!

• As a small team, it is critically important that we find candidates who have the right skills, experience and goals, but also the right personality. We take our work seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Work can be intense, but should never be too stressful. You should be someone who can balance the intensity of the work while still having a good time.

• We aspire to work with nice clients and nice consultants. We want to surround ourselves with people who we enjoy spending time with, as projects can last many months or years. We don’t tolerate aggressive or rude behaviour from our team or from anyone we work with.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary will be within the bracket provided $60,000 - $70,000 and will depend on your skills and experience.   

• We provide 3 weeks of paid vacation each year, in addition to an office closure over the December holidays.

• Following a 3-month probationary period, you will be provided comprehensive health insurance coverage.

• We will partially reimburse you each month for use of your personal mobile device.

Additional Requirements

• Our office is located in the Furniture District / Old Town at 411 Richmond St East in Toronto.

• We maintain a hybrid work environment and require that you work from the office at least 3 days per week.

• A driver’s licence is an asset, as our work includes regular site visits across the GTHA.

Application

Please send a resume and portfolio of your recent work to hiring@sectionarchitects.com. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, however we may suggest meeting in person for subsequent discussions as things progress. 

We look forward to meeting you!

Last Updated Date: 2026/Sep/15