Graduate Architectural Designer (Available 2026)

Description

• Producing project related correspondence and reports
• Preparing and developing drawings, models, images, and other documents relating to the design
• Producing architectural designs and/or work with other designers to develop designs using relevant architectural software including Revit, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite (Grasshopper, MicroStation and / or AutoCAD are a bonus)
• Working directly with architectural colleagues and other specialists
• Coordinating work with other teams

Requirements

We are seeking a full time Graduate Architectural Designer to join our architectural team working on major projects from our Toronto office. The successful candidate will have graduated with high standing from an accredited architectural school.

• Candidate must be eligible to work in Canada without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
• Master’s degree (M.Arch.) in architecture with high standing from an accredited school of architecture
• Visualization and rendering skills using Enscape, Lumion, 3D Studio max and / or other relevant software
• You must submit a Portfolio to be considered for this position
• Recent and soontobe graduates: Whether you’ve just graduated or are graduating before the role starts, we want to hear from you if your degree is in a relevant field.
• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Working towards professional licensure as an Architect with a Canadian or US architectural association (i.e., OAA, OAQ).

Benefits

pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Toronto Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Toronto is $70,500 to $72,500 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Toronto will differ.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

• Inclusive culture: Your unique perspective matters. We celebrate diversity and foster a supportive, social environment where everyone belongs.
• Career growth: Grow your skills through innovative projects, training, and mentoring in a supportive environment. We invest in your future.
• Worklife balance: Our hybrid model offers flexibility to balance work with your life. We balance your needs with our clients and communities

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance