Senior Architectural Technologist

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Extended health and dental

EFAP (Employee Assistance)

Wellness spending

Professional membership reimbursement

PATO Days

Job summary

Zeidler Architecture is seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist for our Calgary Studio to lead technical development on prominent long-term care and residential projects. The role emphasizes detailed construction documents, design development, and coordination with clients, consultants, and authorities.

You will oversee project delivery from start to finish, mentor junior staff, and ensure adherence to codes and QA/QC standards.

Qualifications

• Architectural Technologist Diploma or related discipline from a recognized institution.
• 10+ years of experience in architectural practice.
• Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD; familiarity with Revizto, Bluebeam, SketchUp, and Navisworks is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of construction systems, detailing, and code compliance.
• Effective communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and contribute to project delivery goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of detailed construction and permit documents.
• Translate design concepts into comprehensive design development and contract documentation.
• Conduct advanced technical research and lead detailing development across project phases.
• Review and ensure compliance with building codes, bylaws, and QA/QC standards.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative studio environment.
• Coordinate with subconsultants and lead multidisciplinary coordination efforts.
• Attend site meetings and perform shop drawing reviews and contract administration duties.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Architectural Technologist Diploma

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Revizto

Bluebeam

SketchUp

Navisworks

Job description

Introduction

AtZeidler Architecture, we believe that design has the power to shape experiencesand transform communities. As a leading Canadian architectural practice with a legacy spanning over 70 years, we are known for delivering thoughtful,innovative, and enduring design solutions across sectors and geographies.

Rootedin a deep commitment to collaboration, design excellence, and sustainability,Zeidler brings together a diverse team of professionals united by a sharedpurpose: to create impactful architecture that connects people and elevates thebuilt environment.

We arecurrently seeking a Senior Technologist to join our Calgary Studio to work onsome of the most prominent long-term care and residential projects.

Job Summary

The Senior Architectural Technologist is a senior technicalleader who develops and coordinates detailed design and constructiondocumentation for complex architectural projects. This role engages directlywith clients, consultants, and authorities, supporting the full lifecycle of aproject and contributing to the technical leadership of the studio.

Key Responsibilities

Design + Documentation

• Leadthe development of detailed construction and permit documents.
• Translatedesign concepts into comprehensive design development and contractdocumentation.
• Conductadvanced technical research and lead detailing development across projectphases.
• Reviewand ensure compliance with building codes, bylaws, and QA/QC standards.

Project Support + Coordination

• Manageproject execution from start to finish, including planning, scheduling,budgeting, scope definition, resourcing, and profitability.
• Establishand adhere to office expectations for financial performance, staffingefficiency, and project milestones.
• Leadregular internal project meetings and communicate status updates toOperations and the Partner-in-Charge, at a minimum monthly.
• Coordinateand oversee project activities, ensuring alignment with office ProjectDelivery processes, filing systems, and documentation standards.
• Provideproject status updates to the Partner in Charge or Project Manager.
• Coordinatewith subconsultants and lead multidisciplinary coordination efforts.
• Liaisewith clients, municipal officials, and regulatory agencies.
• Supporttendering processes, including bid package preparation.
• Attendsite meetings and perform shop drawing reviews and contract administrationduties.
• Ensureall work aligns with the firm’s Project Delivery standards, includingproper use of filing systems, adherence to architectural procedures, andcompliance with drawing and documentation protocols.

Team + Culture

• Mentorjunior and intermediate staff and contribute to a collaborative studioenvironment.
• Promotehigh standards of professionalism, accountability, and quality.
• Leadby example in aligning with the firm’s project delivery practices,standards, and values.
• Activelycontributes to the technical growth and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Ableto work in a collaborative, in-office environment (100% in-office presencerequired to support direct team engagement and effective cross-functionalcoordination).

Qualifications

• ArchitecturalTechnologist Diploma or related discipline from a recognized institution.
• 10+years of experience in architectural practice.
• Proficientin Revit and AutoCAD; familiarity with Revizto, Bluebeam, SketchUp, andNavisworks is an asset.
• Strongknowledge of construction systems, detailing, and code compliance.
• Effectivecommunication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Abilityto coordinate multidisciplinary teams and contribute to project deliverygoals.

Why Join Us?

AtZeidler, you’ll be part of a nationally respected architectural practice withdeep Canadian roots and a legacy of award-winning work across sectors—fromcivic landmarks and community spaces to advanced research and workplaceenvironments.

Wefoster a collaborative, inclusive studio culture that values creativity,accountability, and design integrity. With studios in Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver,we offer the opportunity to work on projects across the country and beyond,supported by teams who are passionate about architecture’s potential to make apositive impact.

Here’swhat you can expect as part of our team:

• A respectful, supportive,and engaging in-office environment
• Opportunities formentorship, leadership, and professional growth at all levels
• A strong commitment tosustainability and continuous learning
• Competitive compensationwith an annual profit share
• Comprehensive benefits,including extended health and dental, EFAP, wellness spending, andprofessional membership reimbursement
• PATO Days (additionaltime off around long weekends and holiday closures)
• Wellness initiatives,training programs, and social events that strengthen our studio culture

Zeidleris committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants, and westand by our principles for a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.