Licensed Architect (OAA)

Job Title

An Ottawa-based residential developer and custom home builder with a strong track record across wood-frame multifamily, infill, and luxury residential projects. Known for quality craftsmanship, LEED-certified builds, and a hands-on approach to development, this team operates at the intersection of design, construction, and investment. They work on a curated portfolio of projects simultaneously, ensuring focused attention on each build from architectural drawings through to interior finishes.

Role Overview

The company is growing its in-house architectural capacity to bring permit drawing production and design development fully under one roof, reducing reliance on external consultants and tightening control over project timelines and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full production of wood-frame multifamily construction drawings from schematic design through to issued-for-permit sets, independently and without supervision.
• Develop complete permit CD sets including site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, and construction details using Revit.
• Prepare site plans for multi-building infill and small tract multifamily developments.
• Produce and manage design drawings across all phases: SD, DD, and CD.
• Ensure all drawings meet Ontario Building Code requirements and are permit-ready.
• Liaise with the development team to align architectural drawings with budget, schedule, and construction methodology.

Must-Haves

• Has independently produced wood-frame multifamily permit and construction drawings from scratch - full sets, not partial team contributions (permit addresses and plans required).
• Demonstrated experience delivering full DD to CD sets issued for permit (permit CDs required as evidence).
• Has prepared site plans with multiple buildings for infill or tract multifamily projects (plans and addresses required).
• OAA licensed and holds a Certificate of Practice (CoP), or is eligible and actively open to obtaining one.
• Produces design drawings across all phases: schematic design, preliminary layouts, conceptual massing, floor plans, and elevations.
• Strong working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code.
• Ability to work fully independently - no mentoring or ramp-up time required.
• Deeply skilled in Revit for working drawings and permit sets.

Nice-To-Haves

• Coordination-level knowledge of structural wood systems and mass timber.
• Familiarity with volumetric modular construction principles.
• Understanding of construction principles, cost considerations, and value engineering from a developer's perspective.

Compensation

Work Arrangement: Remote Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000 Know someone great? We offer a $500 referral bonus for successful hires. If you refer someone who's hired through Axis Recruitment, we'll send you a thank-you bonus after their first 3 months. Compensation for all roles Axis recruits for is multi-faceted and based on a range of factors including experience, skills, location, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, the total compensation package may include performance-based bonuses, incentives, and a comprehensive benefits offering, in accordance with applicable Employment Standards Act (ESA) requirements. Final compensation will be discussed during the interview process. We do not request or consider compensation history. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. DEI Disclosure At Axis, we consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, colour, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristic protected by law. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We don't post all of the open positions so you might be a fit for a different role!