Experienced Architectural Technologist

Architecture49 Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm dedicated to design excellence and community impact! This role offers a unique opportunity to work on meaningful architectural projects in a collaborative environment. With a focus on continuous learning, you will contribute to innovative designs while developing your skills through mentorship and training. Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes professional dues reimbursement and a share purchase program. Be part of a team that values inclusivity and strives to create exceptional spaces that enrich communities.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Telemedicine (24/7 access)

Professional Dues Reimbursement

RRSP Matching Program

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 6+ years as an Architectural Technologist in commercial or institutional projects.
• Experience in detailing architectural building systems and drawing packages.

Responsibilities

• Produce technical design documents in collaboration with project teams.
• Provide technical mentoring and leadership to junior staff.
• Assist with contract administration and site visits.

Skills

Architectural Design

Technical Documentation

Mentoring

Building Systems Knowledge

Project Coordination

Education

Degree in Architectural Technology

Diploma in Building Technology

Tools

REVIT

Bluebeam

Microsoft 365

Job description

Architecture49 is a growing firm with promising career opportunities for talented people. Our offices, situated from coast to coast across Canada serve distinct regions each with a local focus and sector specialties. We are an accomplished group of architects, interior designers, technologists, landscape architects, and support staff. At A49, we foster friendly, open working environments where employees can thrive in a culture that values collaboration and design excellence. We seek meaningful projects where we can build on our focused expertise and impact the communities in which we work.

Work-life balance is core to the A49 ethos, as is continuous learning and helping our employees to develop their skills and expertise as they build and evolve their careers with us. We offer a comprehensive and customizable benefits package, as well as a share purchase program and RRSP matching program. We also offer flexible schedule and a hybrid work environment; competitive salaries; flexible leave days; telemedicine (24/7 access); and reimbursement of professional dues.

In support of our design and practice excellence, A49 is committed to leveraging technology as a cornerstone of our design processes, methodologies, and procedures and are looking for individuals who share our philosophy of design through technology. We are prepared to invest and partner in your development through an evaluation, training, and technology mentorship program that will empower you to utilize your expertise on projects that contribute to the growth and success of our practice, and your career.

Nestled in the heart of Canada’s capital city, our region boasts a rich history and specialization in public buildings for government clients and a diverse range of community buildings across our other market sectors. Our expertise shines through in work in the Security and Defence sector. Moreover, we have been privileged to lead historical preservation initiatives including Parliament Hill, safeguarding the iconic symbols of Canadian democracy for future generations. From government facilities that foster collaboration and efficient public service delivery to community centers that enrich the lives of residents, our team in Ottawa is dedicated to creating exceptional spaces that meet the needs of our clients and the communities they serve.

Responsibilities

• Producing technical design and contract documents in compliance with Owner’s Statement of Requirements, in collaboration with project teams.
• Working with senior team members to validate that designs and deliverables conform to technical guidelines, code requirements and regulations.
• Providing technical design solutions for facility construction including interior and exterior assemblies.
• Coordinating with internal production teams and project sub-consultants.
• Providing technical mentoring and leadership to less experienced technical staff.
• Assisting with contract administration including site visits and working with construction contractors.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in architectural and building technology from an accredited technical college.
• 6+ years’ working as an Architectural Technologist for an Architectural consulting firm. Must have experience in commercial, institutional, healthcare, or industrial project types.
• Candidates must demonstrate substantial product knowledge, and an ability to detail architectural building systems, and put together full drawing packages suitable for tender.
• REVIT software experience is necessary.
• Preference given to candidates with understanding of BIM principles & workflows; Microsoft 365 environment; construction site experience; and Bluebeam.

About Us

Why Choose Us?

Architecture49 is a growing firm with promising career opportunities for talented people. Our offices, situated from coast to coast across Canada, house a diverse and accomplished group of architects, interior designers, technologists, landscape architects, and support staff, and we are always looking for new people to enrich our team.

At A49, we foster friendly, open working environments where employees can thrive in a culture that values collaboration. We seek meaningful projects where we can build on our focused expertise and impact the communities in which we work. We strive to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues. We recognize the quality, motivation and commitment of our employees and celebrate their achievements.

Our offices have strong regional legacies, yet we are also a forward-thinking national firm focused on creativity, initiative, quality, sustainability and social responsibility. That sense of social responsibility extends to our employees and our commitment to their well-being and success.

Strategic Partnership

Architecture49 maintains a strategic business relationship with WSP, a global engineering consultancy. This provides enhanced opportunities for exposure to international projects and a wide range of multidisciplinary expertise. Further, WSP provides Architecture49 with a range of shared services, such as comprehensive benefits, training, and corporate programs.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Architecture49, we strive to create inclusive work environments for everyone. We are committed to supporting a workplace where diversity is embraced and our people are respected, valued, accepted, and are encouraged to reach their full potential. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) help us celebrate diversity and build a culture of belonging: Black Professional People Network; CIRCLE (Indigenous); VIBE (2SLGBTQIA+); Women of WSP; and the Developing Professionals Network.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and achieving a representative work environment that reflects our people, communities and clients. We encourage people from systemically marginalized groups to apply, including Indigenous Persons, Persons identifying with a disability/ies, 2SLGBTQIA+ Persons, Persons identifying as a visible minority, and Women.

At A49, we take accessibility seriously and accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For accommodation queries/requests please contact: [e-mail]

Please Note

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of A49. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

Job Info

• Job Identification 64424
• Job Category Architecture
• Posting Date 12/12/2024, 04:50 PM
• Job Schedule Full time