Architectural Technologist

Stantec; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and consulting firm in Yellowknife is seeking an Architectural Technologist to assist with design documentation and modeling. The successful candidate will collaborate on schematic designs and engage in sustainable architecture practices. Responsibilities include working with project teams, conducting site assessments, and supporting design critiques. Ideal candidates will have a degree in architecture and proficiency in BIM technologies. This position offers a chance to contribute to meaningful design projects.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of BIM technologies for 3D modeling.
• Strong understanding of building design principles.
• Ability to assist in the preparation of design documents.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating design documentation and models.
• Support project team with design critiques.
• Conduct material and building systems research.
• Travel to communities for construction assessments.

Skills

BIM technologies

Building design principles

Sketching and modeling

Sustainable design

Technical and aesthetic perspective

Education

Degree in Architecture or related field

Job description

Stantec’sBuildingsteamis on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

The Stantec office in Yellowknife, NT has an opportunity for an Architectural Technologist to become part of our integrated multi-disciplinary Architecture and Engineering practice. As an Architectural Technologist, you will work on tasks with guidance and direction from a Senior Designer or Architect. You will be assisting with designing schematics specialized in space programming and site planning as well as developing elevations, sections, and architectural details for projects. You will be assisting with innovative and creative new prototypes, designed with sustainable products with green architecture sensibility as your goals.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conducts basic interpretations of sketches, drawings, codes, building program and other similar material
• Supports project team in development of design documentation
• Assists in the development of a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats
• Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components
• Travel to small northern communities to review construction progress or carry out a building condition assessment
• Assist in research of materials and building systems
• Assists with conceptualizing a building design from both a technical and aesthetic perspective in concert with a client’s requirements, budget and program
• May participate in design critiques and pin-ups to evaluate constructability of design concepts
• Internally presents the design to consulting disciplines during early project phases
• Leverages a solid understanding of principles to develop building technology and systems in accordance with cost parameters
• Develops space planning, block planning, and adjacency diagrams in coordination with building program
• Assist in preparing design and building condition assessment reports
• Evaluates and selects building systems and materials
• Coordinates building systems to ensure compatibility with the design intent
• Implements sustainable design principles into the design and environment
• Assist in preparation of project pursuit opportunities
• Analyzes site incorporating geotechnical, hydrological, environmental, social, economic and contextual conditions
• Ensures that design intent is maintained through documentation and construction as it relates to building technology and systems