MJM Architect Inc.

𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿.

We’re excited to announce a signature adaptive re-use cidery project at Woodside Farm in Sooke, BC (https://link.msgsndr.com/sp/6eb65bb0f9e).

Our team is transforming an existing barn into a modern cidery—thoughtfully integrating tasting space, production and bottling areas, storage, and a welcoming outdoor picnic zone.

This project unites MJM’s two passions: adaptive re-use/building modernization and purpose designed spaces for craft beverage producers. By working with the existing structure, adaptive re-use preserves embodied carbon, heritage character, and place—while bringing the building up to today’s expectations with accessibility (2024 BC Building Code) and seismic upgrades. We’re managing the rezoning and development permit with a sustainability-first approach, leveraging 3D visualisation and precise documentation to streamline approvals and reduce construction risk.

We look forward to sharing progress as this barn becomes a community-forward, locally rooted tasting destination.

𝗕𝗖𝗕𝗖 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲-𝗼𝗳-𝘂𝘀𝗲: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘂𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲.

A change of major occupancy (e.g., to Group E – Mercantile retail; Group A – Assembly/restaurant; or Group D – Business/office) can trigger comprehensive upgrades under the BC Building Code, Part 3 or Part 9 as applicable. Typical impacts include:

-Fire & Life Safety: Sprinklers, fire alarm, fire separations/rated assemblies, emergency lighting, exit signage, occupant load recalculation.

-Exiting & Accessibility: Barrier-free entrance and paths of travel, door hardware and clearances, tactile signage, universal/accessible washrooms.

Often with Consultant’s Involvement:

-Structural: Floor live-load checks for shelving/dining/kitchen equipment, seismic review, rooftop unit supports
-Mechanical & Plumbing: Commercial kitchen exhaust and suppression (restaurants), make-up air, grease interceptor, fixture counts per occupant load, ventilation upgrades.
-Electrical: Capacity and distribution, lighting performance, emergency circuits as required.
-Energy & Envelope: Efficiency requirements when altering HVAC or building envelope components.
-Permits & Authorities: Building/TI permits, occupancy load approval, and Health Authority coordination for food service.

Contact us for assistance in mapping the compliance pathway, coordinate engineers and authorities, and deliver precise drawings.

𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘇i𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮?

Approvals risk, tenant disruption, or rising energy costs holding you back? Let us help you protect character while upgrading safety, comfort, and efficiency.

Step 1: Set heritage priorities
We identify the key character defining elements along with your goals so that upgrades will enhance, not erase the value of the project.

Step 2: Map the code path
We confirm occupancy requirements and identify alternate scenarios under the BC Building Code, and engage the Heritage planner from the respective Authority Having Jurisdiction early in the process to minimize the risk of disapprovals.

Step 3: Diagnose the building
We analyze the seismic concerns, building envelope issues, and accessibility requirements to arrive at a holistic and pragmatic design that provides a dramatically improved level of comfort.

Step 4: Align scope to budget & operations:
We build a realistic, contractor/QS-informed cost plan and phase work to minimize disruption and keep doors open.

Step 5: Visualize, decide, schedule:
We test in 3D so stakeholders align quickly and you move forward with confidence.

Comment with your top priority (approvals, disruption, or energy) and we’ll point you to the best first step for your building modernization project.

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Project Manager
Permanent / Full time / In-office position

About MJM Architect:
We are an award-winning boutique architecture firm based in downtown Victoria, BC, and recognized for thoughtful design, adaptive reuse, and building modernization across residential, commercial, hospitality, industrial, and institutional projects. Our team believes that strong architecture is built on design excellence and collaboration, and our office culture reflects that.

At MJM, you will work on meaningful projects, collaborate closely with an experienced team and have the opportunity to grow professionally in your role. We are a down-to-earth, people-centred firm that values excellence, dedication, integrity, and approachability. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, a dynamic culture, a work space that challenges the status quo, a newly renovated bright office with ocean views…and we’d be remiss not to mention our resident ping pong table and dart board? If you’re looking for a role where your work is visible, your growth is supported and your contribution truly matters, then MJM is a place where you can thrive.

About the opportunity:
As a Project Manager, you are passionate about the built environment and are responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of architectural projects preliminary design through to construction and close-out. This role integrates understanding project objectives (design intent, technical requirements, regulatory constraints and client goals) with technical coordination, consultant coordination, project budget and schedule as well as MJM’s quality standards.

For complete job description, required qualification and salary expectation:

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