Architectural Technologist

Stantec; Yellowknife; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Architectural Technologist to join their innovative team in Yellowknife. In this exciting role, you will assist in developing creative and sustainable building designs, contributing to impactful projects that shape the future of communities. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, utilizing advanced design tools and BIM technologies to bring concepts to life. This position offers the chance to work in a hybrid environment and engage in fieldwork, providing a unique blend of office and on-site experiences. If you are passionate about architecture and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Well-being program

Health care spending account

Group registered retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase program

Life and AD&D insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in architectural technology or related field.
• Fundamental understanding of Revit and AutoCAD as design tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing schematics and developing architectural details.
• Conduct building condition assessments in small northern communities.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Sketch-up

Photoshop

Illustrator

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

Enscape

Twinmotion

Lumion

Building construction systems knowledge

Accessibility codes application

Education

Technical diploma in Building or Architectural Technology

Tools

BIM technologies

3D modeling software

Job description

Description

The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn’t have to be true? What if our built environment — where we live, learn, play, and conduct business — carried us forward instead?

Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future—join us!

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

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Fundamental understanding of Revit, AutoCAD and the use of them as design tools
• Basic experience with the most recent design software (Sketch-up, Photoshop, and Illustrator, etc.) is preferred
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam; Prefer experience with Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUP
• Able to hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively
• Able to produce photorealistic renderings using a variety of software such as Enscape, Twinmotion, Lumion, or similar platforms would be an asset
• Able to participate and collaborate in project team setting
• Able to engage in creative and critical thought
• Able to interpret basic sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material
• Knowledge of building construction systems, constructability, materials, and industry associated standards
• Apply accessibility codes, applicable building codes, and life-safety codes to a wide variety of project scopes and complexity
• Understanding of the relationship between drawings and specifications

Education And Experience

• Technical diploma in Building or Architectural Technology or equivalent in related field. Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred.

Typical office environment working with computers. Hybrid work arrangements may be considered. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada-Northwest Territories-Yellowknife

Organization: BC-1449 Buildings-CA North

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Entry Level

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule: Full-time

Job Posting: Sep 26, 2024, 1:32:53 PM

Req ID: 240003K3

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans