architectural design technician

Contempo Studio; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A design studio in Toronto is seeking a professional skilled in computer-aided design (CAD) to create 3-D models, prepare proposals, and analyze technical documents. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, with related experience in civil engineering and proficiency in design software. This on-site position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Benefits include health care and life insurance.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Related experience in civil engineering.
• Area of work experience: Design.
• Architectural specialization: Interior and space planning.
• Renovation experience.
• Residential construction experience.
• Specialization in the green economy sector.

Responsibilities

• Create three-dimensional (3-D) models with computer-aided design (CAD).
• Prepare proposals and working drawings.
• Analyze technical documents and reports.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Assist in design development.

Skills

Computer and technology knowledge

ARCHICAD

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

AutoCAD

Autodesk REVIT

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

SketchUp

InDesign

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work arrangement: On site — Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting: Various locations

Responsibilities

• Create three-dimensional (3-D) models with computer-aided design (CAD)
• Prepare proposals
• Analyze technical documents and reports
• Prepare working drawings
• Write specifications
• Monitor and inspect work
• Estimate costs and materials
• Construct architectural and display models
• Assist in design development
• Prepare presentation graphics and drawings
• Quote fares and rates
• Computer-aided design (CAD)

Qualifications and Experience

• Computer and technology knowledge
• ARCHICAD
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk REVIT
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• SketchUp
• InDesign

• Related experience in civil engineering

• Area of work experience: Design

• Architectural specialization: Interior and space planning
• Renovation
• Residential construction

• Specialization or experience: Green economy sector

Additional information

• Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye coordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality

Benefits

Health benefits:

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits:

• Life insurance