Department of National Defence/Ministère de la Défense nationale

Deputy Chief Architect

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 4, 2026
1 position

$135,086–$156,341 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Provide technical leadership, oversight, and strategic advice for the planning, delivery, operation, maintenance, and renewal of Defence infrastructure. Help ensure facilities and projects meet operational requirements and are functional, resilient, sustainable, and secure.

Job details

The Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking experienced Architects to join the Directorate of Architecture and Engineering Services (DAES) in Ottawa, Ontario. In this senior architectural role, you'll provide technical leadership, oversight, and strategic advice to support the planning, delivery, operation, maintenance, and renewal of Defence infrastructure. Working on complex and nationally significant projects, you'll help ensure Defence facilities are functional, resilient, sustainable, secure, and aligned with operational requirements. We're looking for candidates who have: A degree in architecture from a recognized post-secondary institution Eligibility for registration or licensure as a Professional Architect in a Canadian province or territory Significant experience providing professional architectural services across all phases of building projects Experience reviewing architectural designs, technical submissions, and project requirements Experience leading the development or implementation of architectural policies, standards, or technical requirements Experience providing strategic advice on complex architectural, infrastructure, or project delivery issues DND offers a comprehensive benefits package, a federal public service pension plan, and opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth. Click the “Apply” button to learn more and submit your application today!

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates need a degree in architecture from a recognized post-secondary institution and eligibility for registration or licensure as a Professional Architect in a Canadian province or territory. They should have significant experience across all phases of building projects, reviewing designs and technical submissions, developing or implementing architectural policies and standards, and advising on complex architectural or infrastructure issues.