The maker space will support the design process and explorations of various ongoing projects as well as explore making inspiring objects on its own. The maker space is equipped with a laser cutter, 3D printers, and other model-making tools with the anticipation of expanding tools and resources under the development of Maker Lead.

hcma is a collective of passionate people with diverse backgrounds, expertise, and interests. We believe human connections are key to tackling the fundamental problems of our time, and strive to create solutions that ignite conversation and build compassionate communities. We’re constantly learning, evolving, and approaching the world around us with a curious eye.

What you’ll do:

• Production of models in collaboration with architectural, comms design, and artists in residence designers
• Encouraging design teams in their explorations
• Mentoring and assisting machine users
• Supporting model making efforts in other hcma offices
• Material experimentation and mockups
• Maintaining equipment in proper working order
• Managing workshop budget
• Managing material inventory
• Managing shop safety procedures and enforcing safety policies
• Cleaning and maintaining a safe work environment

Ideally, you bring:

• A strong portfolio showing excellence in physical modeling, fabrication methods, and design iteration
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams
• Experience working in an architectural office environment
• Experience using workshop machine related software and an ability to navigate other design software; Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, Adobe, Sketchup
• Ability to be self-motivated and self-manage time and contributions to physical design efforts needed by teams and other initiatives
• Demonstrated curiosity and diversity of interests and applications

What we offer:

• Colleagues working across architecture, social impact, communications design, and sustainability
• A diverse range of projects with purpose-driven clients who share hcma’s values
• The chance to help a small, friendly, and ambitious interior design team grow
• Exploratory firm initiatives including an artist-in-residence program, hcma Day, and various community events
• The stability and resources of an established but forward-thinking firm committed to pushing the social impact of design

If this opportunity excites you, we would like to hear from you.  Please send along your resume and a cover letter that explains what you bring to this position and why hcma is the right place for you.

Please send your submission to careers@hcma.ca. Thank you for your interest, we will contact those selected for an interview.  No phone calls, please.

We design brands that move people, inspire confidence, and forge lasting relationships with communities. We create inclusive wayfinding and experiential design that helps everyone feel welcome. We collaborate across a range of interdisciplinary briefs with our colleagues in architecture, sustainability, and social impact.

We’re looking for a Creative Director (leadership role) to:

• guide the creative vision and strategy for our communication design team, and inspire creative excellence across the firm
• champion hcma as a creative force in the design community, and pursue opportunities to speak, publish, and advocate for design, locally and globally
• work with our Client Services Director to define, sell, and deliver design services and solutions to further our aspirations, reach, and impact

What you will do:

• steer strategic direction of communication design services, including brand strategy, visual identity, wayfinding and signage, digital, print, and beyond
• lead, champion, and collaborate with a team of incredibly talented designers
• oversee the successful delivery of all design projects across the team, with responsibility for maintaining highest standards of design and delivering against client brief
• develop brand strategy for clients, shaping and leading research, workshops, and engagement

Ideally, you bring:

• outstanding design talent, and proven experience delivering inspiring and impactful brand and design projects for clients and communities
• an innate and infectious curiosity paired with an agility and can-do attitude that suits a non-linear creative environment
• a collaborative spirit and experience leading a design team: you’re good at building trusting relationships and you love coaching designers, celebrating their unique strengths, and nurturing their growth
• 10+ years' of honed experience and craft across a wide range of sectors, including strategy, brand, design, and production, in both print and digital

What we offer

• the freedom to do things differently and lead an ambitious and talented communication design team poised for growth
• a firm-wide commitment to partnering with purpose-driven clients who share hcma’s values
• interdisciplinary collaboration with architects, interior designers, and other specialists across the firm to achieve greater impact and better design solutions
• the stability and resources of an independent and forward-thinking firm committed to pushing the social impact of design

Curious? Get in touch. Email careers@hcma.ca with your portfolio and a statement on why you’re excited by the opportunity and feel you’d be the right for our team.

Who is the Executive Assistant?

You’re a detail-oriented team player who is keen to help streamline the day-to-day administrative tasks of our Managing Partner. You’re organized, reliable, and proactive, embracing opportunities to learn and grow, and looking for ways to put your own unique creative stamp on your work.

What you’ll do:

• Work closely with the Managing Partner (MP), through daily check-ins;
• Facilitate seamless communication and coordination for administrative functions related to the MP’s work, including:

Emails & Correspondence:

• Learn the MP’s tone;
• Manage MP’s Outlook inbox and other correspondence; respond in a timely manner or flag and discuss items that require additional attention / follow up;
• Manage and file MP’s correspondence; be the go-to person for requests to find / retrieve these documents (including project-related work, external talks, recordings, etc.);
• Proofread content MP writes to ensure it is error-free, engaging, and consistent in tone and message; ensure all correspondence adheres to new hcma brand guidelines (reformatting documents as necessary);
• Assist with drafting, formatting, or editing strategic reports and internal policies, as appropriate.

Calendar:

• Manage MP’s Outlook calendar, including coordination and scheduling of internal and external meetings, focused review time and reminders, external speaking engagements and teaching opportunities, or travel / vacations (as required);
• Maintain and update annual overview calendars for Partner Meeting Presentations, Partner Travel to Edmonton, Partner Vacations, etc.;
• Maintain an awareness of MP’s rotating calendar system and coordinate scheduling as per the preferred schedule;
• Support the arrangement of AMAs (including Partner preparation sessions).

Speaking Engagements & Awards Submissions:

• Create / update speaking notes and visuals for MP’s PowerPoint presentations, including regular firm-wide updates (monthly meetings, Kick-Starters), annual State of the Firm address, and other internal and external presentations for events, jury panels, and conferences;
• Manage and update MP’s bio, unabridged CV, headshots, speaker’s abstracts, and installation instructions for hcma’s new brand identity (ie. fonts); send them to organizers of conferences, awards and juries, and speaking engagements, as required;
• Draft / transcribe notes from MP after events, conferences, meetings, etc. to help share learnings with the rest of the team, where appropriate.

External Initiatives:

• Provide support to MP for external initiatives / involvement in organizations such as IAKS, CPRA, UBC SALA, RISE for Architecture, Rick Hansen Foundation;

Partner Meetings:

• Prepare and circulate weekly Partner Meeting agendas, meeting records, and briefing notes
• Help write (and maintain) notes / reports following Partner or other Leadership Retreats (and handle information confidentially).

Other:

• Take on miscellaneous administrative tasks for the MP, as needed;
• Develop an awareness of the hcma story, our belief in the power of social impact, the community + importance of in-between spaces, our views around environmental impact, why inter/trans-disciplinarity, and our advocacy for inclusivity, accessibility, diversity;
• Liaise with third-party IT contractor regarding MP’s urgent IT related issues / concerns;
• Maintain list of MP’s preferences, including restaurants, cafes, etc. to assist in scheduling and making reservations for external meetings;
• Develop an awareness of MP’s clients, personal contacts, and collaborators;
• Depending on the candidate and the strength of their writing skills, this role may also include opportunities to collaborate with the MP on various thought leadership initiatives, including internal communications, awards submissions, presentations, or opinion pieces (for press, social media, or hcma’s blog).

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred;
• Minimum three to five years’ prior experience in supporting a senior executive or team;
• Experience working within professional services is considered an asset;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Meticulous attention to detail and organization skills;
• Ability to build and maintain close relationships with Partners, Marketing, Strategy, Operations, and Human Resources;
• Discretion and confidentiality;
• A collaborative, inclusive approach;
• Strong writing and editing ability;
• A desire to develop a broad understanding of hcma leadership and management;
• Embody hcma culture and values, and have the ability to weave them into both internal communication drafts and external presentations.

If this opportunity in our Vancouver office excites you and you’d like to learn more, please reach out to us at careers@hcma.ca. We’d love to see your resume, and more importantly, know more about you – what you are passionate about and why hcma might be right for you.

You’re well-suited for this Architect position if you:

• Are passionate about architecture and design’s role in solving complex societal challenges
• Have a minimum of five-seven plus years as a registered Architect (AIBC, AAA, OAA, etc.), in designing public buildings and community spaces, as well as experience in planning or designing urban space
• Have a progressive understanding of architecture, the design of public spaces, and future technology trends
• Appreciate high-quality architectural design and the ability to apply rigor and design intent to all levels of detailing
• Are experienced in developing projects from start to finish with minimum supervision, including conceptualizing, designing, construction, contract documents, and liaising with contractors, specialist sub-consultants, and clients
• Are proficient in SketchUp, Revit, and Adobe InDesign Suite
• Have strong technical, graphic, organizational, and communication skills
• Are committed to professionalism and can either self-direct your work or collaborate as a team
• Direct site supervision and construction administration experience an asset

We are looking for people who:

• Believe in design excellence and have a strong portfolio to back it up
• Are committed to developing their technical abilities and understanding of how buildings are realized
• Have strong communication skills (written and verbal/interpersonal) and a positive attitude

If this new opportunity excites you and you want to express your interest, please prepare a submission to us: include your resume, portfolio and most importantly we want to know what you are passionate about and why hcma is right for you. Send this along to careers@hcma.ca Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

If you’re well-suited for this position, you possess the following:

• A passion for architecture with a broad spectrum of experience in the process of achieving architectural objectives through participation in the design process, producing visualizations for design review and technical resolution, research of systems and products and developing standards for constructability and sustainability;
• An appreciation of high quality architectural design and the ability to apply rigour and design intent to all levels of detailing;
• A deep understanding of how to put together a set of construction documents that provides clarity to those who implement them;
• Demonstrated experience detailing larger scale institutional buildings and market residential;
• Construction Administration experience an asset;
• Strong technical, graphic and organizational skills;
• A high level of proficiency in Revit is necessary; AutoCAD knowledge is an asset;
• A Diploma in Architectural Technology or equivalent;
• A commitment to professionalism with an Architectural Technologist AIBC or AAA designation (preferred);
• Ability to work independently and through collaboration and co-creation with a team;
• Knowledge of the AB and BC Building Code and its application to construction detailing;
• Minimum four years post-graduation of relevant work experience in a similar role;
• Strong ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with consultants and other stakeholders;

If you've got what it takes to be a part of hcma, show us. Email careers@hcma.ca with a statement on why you are right for our team, and include your resume and portfolio.  Get creative, convince us you’re the kind of person who appreciates design and can translate that vision into a well-executed project, and that we’d be foolish not to hire you.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted, no phone calls or drop-ins, please.