Intern Architect or Architect

Gilder Search Group; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits plan

Professional development opportunities

Opportunity for Associateship

Job summary

Gilder Search Group in Red Deer, Alberta seeks an Intern Architect or Registered Architect to join a medium-sized firm focused on multi-family wood-frame, commercial, and retail projects. The role emphasizes technical production, detailing, and collaboration with design development, CA, and client liaison.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, leadership potential, and a passion for architecture.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Architecture preferred; other educational backgrounds may be considered
• Be an intern or registered Architect with AAA preferably, though technical candidates will be considered
• Proven track record with projects in commercial, multi-family and retail sectors or interest to work in these industries
• Strong technical skills and passion for the technical side of architecture
• Experience with SketchUp, Vectorworks, AuotCAD, and REVIT are assets
• Detail-oriented with entrepreneurial mindset to develop a team and lead projects
• High energy, innovative thinking and leadership, with ability to drive design and execution
• Excellent presentation and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Focus on technical production and detailing
• Work across design development, production, CA, and project management
• Client liaison and report writing
• Opportunity to grow into Senior Architect and Associate

Skills

Master’s Degree

Strong technical skills

Team leadership

Excellent presentation & communication

Education

Masters in Architecture

Architect license/Intern Architect status AAA

Tools

SketchUp

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Intern Architect / Registered Architect

Red Deer, Alberta

Competitive Salary and Benefits

Architecture and Design

This is a great opportunity for an Intern Architect or Architect who loves the technical side of architecture and is looking for their next career transition to be a part of a medium-sized company based in Red Deer, Alberta. This role will have you being involved in the development of multi-family, wood-frame projects as well as some commercial, retail, senior living, public and other projects as well. This company offer flexibility, competitive compensation, a great social culture, professional development opportunities and opportunity to become an integral part of this reputable firm.

Other titles: Architect, Intern Architect, Designer, Design Architect, Technologist

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

The firm focuses have a strong, collaborative culture and are known for their strong project delivery. The leadership team is ambitious and driven to develop the firm's reputation further and bring on more projects with the growth they are expecting for the future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The ideal candidate will focus be more technically focused with production and detailing, whilst also working on working with all aspects of projects, from design development, production, CA, project management client liaison to report writing. This is an excellent opportunity with a lot of room for growing into a Senior Architect and eventually an Associate.

WHAT'S REQUIRED

• Master’s Degree in Architecture preferred, other educational backgrounds may be considered
• Be an intern or registered Architect with AAA preferably, although technical candidates will be considered as well (Technologists and Job Captains)
• Proven track record with projects in the commercial, multi-family and retail sectors - or an interest to work in these industries
• Strong technical skills and a passion for the technical side of architecture
• Experience working with technical programs like SketchUp, Vectorworks, AuotCAD, and REVIT are assets
• Detailed approach to project management with an entrepreneurial mindset in developing a team and leading projects forward through to completion
• High energy, innovative thinking and a dynamic approach to design and leadership a must
• Passion for design and architecture with a strong leadership approach to execute a team mentality
• Excellent presentation and communication skills

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Excellent compensation and benefits plan
• Strong leadership team with a hands‑on and supportive approach
• Growing and developing firm that offers opportunity to progress your career further
• Opportunity to move into Associateship in the short term
• Excellent designs, innovation and new projects throughout North America
• Fantastic culture with a "family" feel and collaboration throughout all teams

Keywords: Red Deer, Edmonton, Calgary, Western Canada, Architect, Intern Architect, Architectural Designer, AAA, Architectural Technologist, Architecture