Do you want to play a role in ensuring a sustainable education system for Ontario? The Capital and Business Support Division within the Ministry of Education is looking for an experienced Architect to play a key role in the Capital Priorities Program, a ministry funded program for new schools and school expansions, with the goal of aiming to build modern schools faster to meet student accommodation needs.
Want to learn more? Come to our Virtual Information Session. Join the hiring managers and director on Friday April 24, 2026 from 11:30am-12:30pm to find out more about the job, the teams and what it is like working at the Capital and Business Support Division/Capital Programs Branch for Ministry of Education. Click the link below to be part of the session. You are welcome to participate anonymously. If you can't make it – no problem. Attendance at the session is optional and will have no impact on hiring decisions.
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About the job
As an Architect in the Capital Programs Branch, you will:
• provide architectural design expertise, support and advice in the development of school build projects (capital projects) plans, strategies and recommendations.
• negotiate solutions to planning and design issues/barriers in the development of capital projects and regional asset management plans.
• participate in the development and review of business cases, assessment criteria, and makes recommendations for capital projects.
• assist in the monitoring and review of property and project delivery services by school boards, ensuring that specifications, ministry relevant standards, guidelines and best practices are met.
• work closely with various stakeholders including school boards, other ministries and third-party consultants to support various capital initiatives such as design standardization and individual capital projects.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirement
• The successful candidate must have a degree in Architecture and have current licensed membership in the Ontario Association of Architects.
Technical expertise:
• You have knowledge of theories, principles, practices and standards of architecture, the Ontario Architects Act, regulations and by-laws of the Ontario Association of Architects and other industry design standards.
• You can provide architectural guidance, expertise and advice during all phases of the planning, bidding, design and construction process.
Project management skills:
• You can review project plans/drawings and contract agreements and provide feedback and recommendations
• You have well developed organizational and time management skills to meet project schedules and timelines
• You can research and analyze data, trends and project outcomes
Communication and consultation skills:
• You can lead consultations with stakeholders
• You can build relationships to consult and collaborate with team members
• You have well developed communication skills to prepare written correspondences and presentations
Leadership skills:
• You have experience providing guidance and direction to staff, partners and service provides on architectural and ministry standards
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
What we offer
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
This role comes with the option to participate in a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
• a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
• group health, dental, life and disability benefits
• an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counselling services