Adam,
Joining the provincial or state superintendents association can be a good place to start. Through meetings and events, architects get to know the superintendents, and vice versa. Soon, problem areas and possible solutions are discussed, and a renovation job lands on your desk! Hopefully that gets the ball rolling as the positive results lead to consultation work. Once you get your foot in the door, well designed projects speak for themselves (although not always), and word of mouth leads to new opportunities.
TK