architectural technologist

Genius Masters; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A design and architecture firm located in Calgary, Canada, is seeking a skilled CAD Designer. The ideal candidate will have a diploma and experience in creating 3-D models, supervising construction, and preparing proposals. Must have proficiency in software like AutoCAD and Adobe Photoshop. This role requires strong attention to detail and effective communication skills, with a focus on both interior design and residential construction.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience.
• Knowledge in design and architectural specialization.

Responsibilities

• Create three-dimensional (3-D) models with computer-aided design (CAD).
• Prepare working drawings and specifications.
• Monitor and inspect work and assist in supervising construction projects.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

AutoCAD

Autodesk REVIT

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

SketchUp

Education

College or CEGEP diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  
  

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Create three-dimensional (3-D) models with computer-aided design (CAD)
• Create two-dimensional (2-D) drawings with computer-aided design (CAD)
• Prepare proposals
• Analyze technical documents and reports
• Tender contracts
• Assist in supervising construction projects
• 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
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Adobe Photoshop
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk REVIT
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• SketchUp
  
  

Area of work experience

• Design
  
  

Architectural specialization

• Interior and space planning
• Residential construction
• Restoration and/or preservation
  
  

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  
  

Personal suitability

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

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
  
  

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
  
  

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
  
  

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
  
  

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities