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About the Role

In the role of Associate Health Principal, you will help guide the overall direction of the health sector in the local region and be part of the #1 Healthcare team in the industry. The successful candidate must possess the drive, skillset, and charisma needed to develop a client base and to augment an unrivaled reputation for the core Health Team throughout Eastern Canada. The primary responsibility of the Associate Health Principal is to deliver great work, develop professional networks, grow your craft, and aspire to the role of a Health Principal within our practice. The role includes a variety of duties ranging from engaging in business development, leading pursuits, and directing project teams. Critical to this role is a commitment to developing and nurturing strong client relationships, beginning with pre-positioning activities and continuing through project execution.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the leadership and visioning for the Health sector in the local area / region.
Assist local Health Principal and leadership in reaching net fees booked goals.
Contribute to or lead capture plans, qualifications, and proposals for Health clients / pursuits.
Contribute to or lead interview strategies and implementation.
Learn / lead internal HDR marketing processes, such as Go-No-Go discussions, Fee Development/Approval, risk awareness and data maintenance.
Serve as Project Manager (or other roles as appropriate) on projects and prepare / negotiate project contracts.
Maintain project oversight throughout execution, including conformance to client expectations for technical/quality, financial performance, and schedule adherence.
Champion design excellence throughout projects, fostering innovative, evidence-based, and patient-centred solutions.
Build and maintain long-term client relationships and help expand HDR’s presence in the healthcare market.
Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to health staff and project teams.
Develop abstracts and presentations for industry conferences, seminars, workshops, and other similar events promoting sector messages, research, project outcomes, lessons learned, trends, etc.
Actively cultivate a network of industry partners for intelligence gathering and strategic development.
Act as a visible leader in the healthcare design sector through regular engagement in local and industry relevant conferences, events, and organizations.

Requirements

Must be capable of working with the health team and making client presentations.
Strong leadership and project management skills are required.
Ability to collaborate and integrate with existing team.
Embody HDR values: Honesty, integrity, passion, teamwork, enthusiasm, energy, and drive.
Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills.
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Skills

Business development
Leading pursuits
Directing project teams
Client relationship management
Project management
Marketing processes
Contract negotiation
Design excellence
Mentorship
Industry networking
Public speaking

Location

Eastern Canada

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

7 years related experience
A minimum of 2 years project management experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in related field
A Registered Architect

About the Company

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day.
We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities.
As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world.
From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them.
We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration.
From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment.
This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.