Architectural Technologist

Trico Residential Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Trico Homes, a Calgary-based builder with 30+ years of experience, seeks an Architectural Technologist to draft complete customer home plans and collaborate with drafting, design, and engineering teams.

The role emphasizes accuracy, communication, and adherence to local building codes, with growth opportunities as responsibilities expand within the drafting department.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Architectural Technician/Technologist or equivalent experience in design/drafting residential homes.
• Minimum 3 years in residential design and drafting.
• A current (within 6 months) Police Clearance Screening is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop customized alterations to standard plans, elevations, details and options per customer preferences.
• Produce site plans showing property layout and setbacks, including landscaping and utilities.
• Submit architectural control applications and ensure regulatory compliance and project specifications.
• Draft architectural control requirements for contracts to address project needs.
• Review and finalize check-sets of drawings for accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with structural engineers to verify layouts and required engineering details.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication

Deadline-driven

Customer-focused

Education

Diploma in Architectural Technician/Technologist

3 years in residential design and drafting

Police Clearance Screening within 6 months

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job description

Guided by our five core values, you have the chance to do the kind of work that adds up to something meaningful. The opportunity to challenge yourself and learn new skills. The prospect of being surrounded by smart, ambitious, motivated people, day-in and day-out. That’s the kind of work you can expect at Trico Homes. Sound interesting? Come join us.

A company with over 30 years’ experience, Trico Homes is made up of an incredible team of people who are dedicated to building outstanding homes and communities in and surrounding Calgary, AB. We are continually recognized as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies and one of the Best Workplaces in Canada, and that shows clearly in our culture.

We emphasize work-life balance and focus on learning and development, innovation, and fun at work. Trico Homes is dedicated to equality and inclusion in the workplace, and we invite you to join our team today to help us build on our success and build your career at one of Canada’s best places to work!"

The Architectural Technologist, reporting directly to the Drafting and Product Design Manager, holds the primary responsibility of drafting complete customer home plans. This pivotal role demands a positive individual with outstanding technical, organizational, and communication skills, serving as an integral part of the Drafting Department. As experience levels increase, the Architectural Technologist will progressively take on additional responsibilities, contributing to the department's success and growth

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop customized alterations to standard plans, encompassing the creation of new alternate elevations, floor plans, details, and options, ensuring alignment with customer preferences and project specifications.
• Produce site plans to illustrate property layout and placement of structures, incorporating relevant details such as landscaping features, utility connections, and setbacks.
• Initiate and oversee the submission process for architectural control approval, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and project specifications.
• Draft additional architectural control requirements for inclusion in contracts, providing clarity and addressing any specific project needs or concerns.
• Review and finalize check-sets of drawings for other team members, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established standards and guidelines.
• Collaborate with structural engineers to request and verify structural layouts and required engineering details, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with building codes.
• Regularly update and maintain standard plans to reflect changes, improvements, or new design elements, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all documents.
• Foster effective communication and integration with other departments, developers, trades, suppliers, and municipal or city officials, facilitating smooth project coordination and addressing any concerns or issues that may arise.
• Actively participate in drafting department meetings to discuss project updates, address challenges, share best practices, and collaborate on solutions to enhance departmental efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Architectural Technician/Technologist or equivalent experience in design/drafting residential homes;
• Minimum 3 years in residential design and drafting;
• A current (within 6 months) Police Clearance Screening is required upon hire
• Ability to set priorities and meet firm deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic office;
• Excellent creative, interpersonal and communication skills;
• A strong desire to contribute to a customer-focused environment;
• Excellent technical knowledge in residential drafting;
• Speed, accuracy and proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office;
• Excellent knowledge of local building codes and by-laws practices;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a focus on residential drafting;
• Extremely well organized with good interpersonal skills.

Closing Date:Until suitable candidate is found.

We appreciate the interest of all candidates, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that a security clearance will be part of the recruitment process