Experienced Architectural Technologist, CENTRUS

Architecture49 Inc.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Experienced Architectural Technologist to join a dedicated team focused on a significant heritage renovation project. This role offers the chance to influence the future of Canada's Parliament while working in a collaborative environment that values work-life balance and continuous learning. With a commitment to leveraging technology in design, this opportunity allows you to grow your career through mentorship and comprehensive training. Join a firm that prioritizes creativity, quality, and social responsibility, and make a meaningful impact on your community and the nation.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Share purchase program

RRSP matching program

Flexible schedules

Telemedicine (24/7 access)

Reimbursement of professional dues

Flexible leave days

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a technologist in architectural consulting.
• Experience leading BIM projects and working with REVIT software.

Responsibilities

• Produce technical design and contract documents with project teams.
• Provide technical design solutions for construction assemblies.

Skills

BIM principles & workflows

REVIT software

Technical design solutions

Collaboration with project teams

Technical mentoring

Education

Degree or diploma in architectural or building technology

Tools

Microsoft 365

Bluebeam

Job description

Experienced Architectural Technologist, CENTRUS

Job Description

Architecture49 is seeking an Experienced Architectural Technologist to join our CENTRUS team.

The Centre Block Rehabilitation Project is a complex long-term heritage renovation, rehabilitation, and rejuvenation project of national interest within the Parliamentary Precinct. The project is serviced by CENTRUS, a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team with members from A49 and other joint venture organizations. Working from Canada’s national capital, the team is focused on the extensive renovation, repair, upgrade, and replacement of various crucial components of the building. In joining this office, A49 team members have the opportunity to influence the way our nation’s Parliament works for the next 100 years.

Architecture49 (A49) is a growing firm with a wide range of career opportunities. Our offices, situated from coast to coast across Canada, serve distinct regions each with a local focus and sector specialties. We value work-life balance and support continuous learning to help our employees 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 schedules and a hybrid work environment; competitive salaries; flexible leave days; telemedicine (24/7 access); and reimbursement of professional dues.

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. While experience with digital design, production, and visualization tools is preferred, if you share our passion for technology in design, A49 is where the next phase of your career should begin. Within our organizational culture, we are prepared to invest and partner in your development through a comprehensive evaluation, training, and 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.

Responsibilities

• Producing technical design and contract documents in collaboration with project teams.
• Working with senior team members to validate that designs and deliverables conform to technical guidelines, code requirements, and regulations.
• Provide technical design solutions for construction including interior and exterior assemblies.
• Coordinating internal production teams.
• Coordinating with project sub-consultants.
• Providing technical mentoring and leadership to less experienced technical staff.
• Assisting a dedicated site team and preparing documentation for contract administration.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in architectural or building technology from a technical college.
• 5+ years’ working as a technologist or technician for an architectural consulting firm.
• Experience leading BIM projects.
• Experience with BIM principles & workflows, REVIT software, Microsoft 365 environment, and Bluebeam is required.
• Professional registration in a provincial association dedicated to technologists will be considered an asset.
• Ability to obtain Reliability/Secret level security clearance.
• Bilingualism (English & French) is considered an asset.

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]

Architecture49 is committed to Truth and Reconciliation, and to Call to Action #92. We recognize that our practices directly build upon and benefit from the gifts of the earth, and affirm our commitment to continued learning, respect, and ongoing collaboration as we work to engage in decolonization and reconciliation.

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 65061
• Job Category Technical Services
• Posting Date 01/08/2025, 09:10 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 150 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5M8, CA