Architectural Technologist

Hays; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in architectural design seeks a skilled professional to support project delivery and design development. This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative housing and urban development projects, contributing to sustainable initiatives. You will collaborate with senior staff, create compelling presentation materials, and assist in various phases of project work, including client interactions and field reviews. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and commitment while enjoying an attractive compensation package and a fun company culture.

Qualifications

• Mindset of sustainable design and local building codes.
• 5+ years of local experience in architectural project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery from design to permitting.
• Create sketches, renderings, and presentation materials.
• Assist in preparation of permit and construction drawing packages.

Skills

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit/BIM

Photoshop

InDesign

Sustainable Design

LEED

BC Energy Step Code

ASHRAE 90.1

NECB

Job description

Your new company

The firm is a mid-sized Architectural practice located in Downtown Vancouver. For over 30 years, they have received international recognition for successful projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. The majority of their projects are located in Western Canada with additional design work in Japan, Korea and Thailand. They are centered around innovative housing, urban development and sustainable initiatives. They specialize in master planning, feasibility and land use studies, multi-family high rise and low-rise residential, mixed-use commercial-residential, heritage rehabilitation, adaptive re-use and warehouse conversations, and senior’s residential and care facilities.

Your new role

In this role, you will be supporting senior staff with project delivery. You will be working at all phases of the projects, from interacting with clients to design development to permitting and field reviews. You will be supporting architectural and integrated projects through developing design concepts, presentation material, and contract documentation. You will create a variety of material including sketches, renderings, models, presentation boards, material boards, graphics, details, sections, elevations, and schedules. You will also assist in the preparation of development permit, rezoning submission, building permit and construction drawing packages. You will be participating in client presentations and consultant meetings, while coordinating consultant design and shop drawings.

What you’ll need to succeed

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of local experience. You will have profound knowledge of DP and BP submissions and experience in conducting site reviews and providing reports. You will have an understanding of sustainable design, LEED, BC Energy Step code, ASHRAE 90.1, NECB and other such programs, codes and standards. You will have a high level of proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit/BIM, Photoshop/InDesign. Understanding of Wood Frame and Concrete construction an asset.

What you’ll get in return

In exchange for your hard work and commitment to this firm, you will be rewarded with an attractive compensation package and a fun company culture.