Architectural Technologist

Mattamy Homes; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homebuilder in North America is seeking an Architectural Technologist to support architectural services and enhance the homeowner experience. The role involves creating CAD drawings, preparing construction documents, and coordinating with various departments. Candidates should have a diploma in Architectural Technology, experience with AutoCAD, and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement in Calgary or Edmonton and the opportunity to make a significant impact within a collaborative team.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of CAD techniques, such as layer management and file organization.
• Proven ability to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Understanding of the development permit and building permit process.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage CAD master plan architectural drawings.
• Assist in development of CAD standards.
• Prepare construction documents for various stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits to ensure accuracy of drawings.
• Coordinate and revise architectural drawings for compliance.
• Assist in preparation of project budgets and reports.
• Participate in value engineering of new designs.

Skills

Experience with AutoCAD and design

Organized and detail oriented

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Education

Diploma from accredited Architectural Technologist program

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta – Hybrid (4 days/week in office)

Company: Mattamy Homes (Canada)

Department: Architecture

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports to: Manager, Architecture

Who We Are

Mattamy Homes is the largest family‑owned homebuilder in North America, with 40‑plus years of history across the United States and Canada. Every year, Mattamy helps more than 8,000 families realize their dream of home ownership. In Canada, our communities stretch across the Greater Toronto Area, as well as in Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton.

What We Offer

As an Architectural Technologist, you assist in providing architectural services to the company while striving to provide The Best Homeowner Experience. This involves creating and maintaining CAD database drawings as well as creating lot specifics plans for production, interacting with different areas of the business such as Marketing, Purchasing, Décor, and/or Construction to assess needs and provide any documentation. The position also involves communicating and working with Control Architect to obtain approvals for new designs.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage CAD master plan architectural drawings and construction documentation.
• Assist Architectural Manager in development of CAD standards and build efficiencies into the plans.
• Prepare construction documents (lot specific) for construction, internal staff, and external consultants.
• Ability to do siting and grading independently and accurately.
• Conduct site visits to correct or improve information shown in the master plans drawings.
• Support the achievement of departmental objectives by assisting departmental team members as directed by the Architectural Manager.
• Coordinate, review and revise architectural drawings to ensure that all documentation complies with Mattamy’s strict standards and ABC.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and quarterly reports outlining the estimated cost to complete each project.
• Participate in value engineering of new designs.

What You Bring

• Experience with AutoCAD and design
• Diploma from an accredited Architectural Technologist or Certified Engineering Technologist program
• Strong understanding of CAD – use of multiple X‑refs, layer management, file organization, etc.
• Organized and detail oriented
• Problem‑solving skills as they apply to construction detailing
• Proven ability to meet schedules
• Ability to work in a team environment under deadlines
• Understanding of the development permit and building permit process

Health & Safety

We are doing our part to safeguard your health and taking extra steps to reduce the spread of COVID‑19. All work sites and premises will allow for required physical distancing requirements, and new routines and resources such as hand sanitizer, antiseptic wipes, masks, or other protective equipment.

Vaccination is the single best protection against COVID‑19 for us as individuals and our communities and is vital to maintaining our commitment to health and safety. The successful applicant will be required, as a condition of employment with Mattamy, to provide Mattamy with proof that they have received the full series of a COVID‑19 vaccine (or combination of vaccines) authorized by Health Canada, subject to accommodations required under applicable human rights legislation.

Why Mattamy

Be Yourself. We want it that way! At Mattamy, we’re passionate about creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work. Diversity and inclusion are important aspects of the work we do to support our homebuyers, colleagues and communities. We offer a workplace that allows our employees to experience exciting possibilities in their career including continuous learning, opportunity for growth, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

When you’re part of the Mattamy family, your day‑to‑day work has an incredible impact. What we do takes teamwork, and everyone pulls together to give our very best. With a focus on continued growth and industry leadership, exciting career possibilities are waiting for you at Mattamy. Based on the culture we pride ourselves on, we’ve been recognized with external awards as well. Some of our most recent recognitions include:

• Canada’s Best Managed Companies (2022, 2021 & 2020)
• Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2020 & 2019)
• Greater Toronto’s Top Employers (2022, 2021, 2020 & 2019)
• Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures (2021 & 2017)

Mattamy Homes is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any aspects of the selection process, please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Qualified applicants will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.