Job Description

Intern Architect / Project Manager

Architecture | Public Sector Projects

Canadian Citizenship Required | Eligible for Government of Canada Security Clearance

Location: Toronto, ON (North York) – Full-Time On Site

Salary: $70,000+ plus benefits (depending on experience)

Award-Winning Architecture Firm

An established architecture practice is seeking an Intern Architect / Project Manager to join its Toronto team. This is a unique opportunity to work on a confidential, high-profile federal government project while gaining hands-on experience in project delivery, consultant coordination, and project management.

Ideal for an ambitious Intern Architect who has completed the majority of their Canadian Experience (CA) Program / Site Hours, this role offers direct mentorship from experienced Architects and Project Managers. Following completion of the current project, you'll transition onto other exciting public-sector projects within the firm.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the Project Manager in the delivery of a confidential federal government project.
• Coordinate architectural documentation, project deliverables, and drawing packages.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, and clients to keep information flowing efficiently.
• Assist with RFIs, site instructions, payment documentation, and contract administration.
• Attend project meetings, prepare minutes, and track action items.
• Coordinate project submissions, approvals, and documentation throughout all project phases.

What We're Looking For

• Degree or Master's in Architecture.
• Intern Architect with the OAA or recently licensed
• Majority of your Canadian Experience (CA) Program / Site Hours already completed.
• 2–7 years' experience within a Canadian architecture firm.
• Experience on public-sector, institutional, civic, educational, healthcare, justice, transportation, or government projects is highly preferred.
• Strong Revit, communication, organization, and consultant coordination skills.
• Comfortable working full-time on site as part of an integrated project team.

Security Requirements

This position supports a confidential Government of Canada project.

Applicants must:

• Be Canadian Citizens.
• Be eligible to obtain Government of Canada Security Clearance.
• Must not have resided in or visited countries on the Government of Canada's exclusion list within the past 10 years, including China, Iran, Pakistan, India, or Russia.

Why Join This Firm?

• Work on a rare, high-profile federal government project.
• Build experience in both architecture and project management.
• Receive mentorship from experienced project leaders.
• Long-term career opportunities on future public-sector projects.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and professional growth.
• On site for first year, then transitions to a flexible ybrid/remote work model

Keywords: Intern Architect, Project Manager, Architectural Designer, OAA, Revit, Public Sector, Institutional, Government Projects, Architecture, Toronto, North York, GTA.