Intermediate Architectural Technologist, Sterling Homes

Sterling Homes Edmonton; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Homes Edmonton is seeking an Intermediate Architectural Technologist to create designs and drawings for new home construction. You will provide technical knowledge supporting profitable decisions and work under the Estimating Manager.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with building codes, reviewing modification requests, assembling drawing sets, and coordinating with engineers for approvals. Office-based role with potential overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in CAD, Architectural Technology, Engineering Design Technology or related program.
• Minimum 1 year of related drafting and design experience in Residential Construction.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office programs and computer aided design software (AutoCAD, Mitek, CAD/SoftPlan).
• Satisfactory verification of a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Ensure architectural and structural requirements, codes and bylaws are followed.
• Review offers to purchase and change modification requests to meet purchaser’s needs.
• Complete documentation packages, produce drawing sets, and maintain the standard model plan library.
• Gather lot marketing, zoning and grading information and create site plans; apply for building permits.
• Submit drawings to engineering consultants for structural certification or building approval.

Skills

Organized

Strong communicator

Active listener

Detail oriented

Team player

Education

Diploma or certificate in CAD/Architectural Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Mitek

SoftPlan

Job description

Title

Intermediate Architectural Technologist (Residential drafting and design)

Location

3203 - 93rd Street NW, Edmonton

Job Overview

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, as the Intermediate Architectural Technologist you will create designs and drawings to facilitate the construction of new homes. You also provide technical information and knowledge that supports profitable business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring architectural and structural requirements, elements, building codes and bylaws are followed.
• Reviewing offers to purchase and change modification requests in order to modify existing standard plans to meet purchaser’s requests.
• Completing documentation packages, producing drawing sets and maintaining the standard model plan library.
• Gathering lot marketing, zoning and grading information and creating site plans and applying for building permits.
• Preparing and submitting drawings to engineering consultants for structural certification and/or applying for building approval from the developer’s consultant.

Desired Qualities

• Organized; effectively managing time while balancing multiple priorities.
• Strong communicator; clearly expressing thoughts in conversation and in written communication.
• Active listener; seeking to understand and listen to others in a non‑judgmental way.
• Detail oriented; focusing on detailed accuracy when dealing with a high volume of work.
• Team player; contributing as a team member and sharing equally in the exchange of ideas, concepts and process outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Diploma or certificate in Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD), Architectural Technology, Engineering Design Technology, Construction Engineering Technology or related program of study.
• Minimum 1 year of related drafting and design experience in the Residential Construction industry.
• Comfortable using office equipment, Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint) and computer aided design software (Mitek, CAD, SoftPlan, etc.).
• Satisfactory verification of a criminal record check.

What We Value

• Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
• Staying current with technical job skills.
• Cooperating with team members in an open, supportive and respectful manner.
• Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.
• Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions.

Working Conditions

You primarily work in an office setting during regular business hours. Overtime may occasionally be required.

About Us

Sterling Homes, a single‑family business unit of Qualico, has been building homes in Western Canada for over 60 years and providing outstanding service to homebuyers in many of Western Canada’s finest communities. We are committed to providing the best new home experience possible by providing an unwavering commitment to quality of design, construction and customer service. Sterling Homes operates in Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Closing Date

July 23, 2026