Senior Architectural Technologist

Stantec; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec Buildings is seeking an experienced architectural professional to contribute to schematic design and development on projects in Dartmouth, Canada. You will assist with space programming, site planning, and creating elevations, sections and details under guidance of a Senior Designer or Architect.

You will use BIM technologies and tools like Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite to model and present design concepts.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of architectural design principles and building systems.
• Proficiency with BIM and 3D modeling tools (Revit, AutoCAD).
• Ability to develop floor plans, elevations, sections, and details.
• Experience with space planning and adjacencies in coordination with programs.
• Familiarity with accessibility and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Design Architects to translate concepts into contract documents.
• Support development of presentation materials for clients and stakeholders.
• Develop schematics, elevations, sections, and details for projects.
• Create three-dimensional models using BIM technologies.
• Coordinate with structural, mechanical, and electrical teams.
• Assist in space planning, block planning, and adjacencies with building program.
• Prepare and revise documentation across architectural phases (site plans, floor plans, elevations).
• Coordinate building systems to ensure design intent compatibility.
• Contribute to project meetings and coordination with external consultants.
• Participate in value engineering and basic cost estimation.
• Apply sustainable design principles to projects.
• Assist in site analysis and research of materials and building systems.

Skills

BIM

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Education

Technical diploma in Building or Architectural Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

You will work on tasks under the guidance of a Senior Designer or Architect, and assignments are limited in nature. You will be assisting with designing schematics specialized in space programming and site planning as well as developing elevations, sections, and architectural details for projects. You will be assisting with innovative and creative new prototypes, designed with sustainable products with green architecture sensibility as your goals.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Works directly with Design Architects in implementing designs to contract documents.
• Supports Design Architects in development of material for presentations.
• Assists in the development of a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
• Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three dimensional models of buildings and their components.
• Interprets and applies building codes and requirements of other regulatory agencies.
• Supports design architects to conduct space planning, block planning, and adjacencies in coordination with building program.
• Prepares and revises documentation in various architectural phases including site plans, floor plans, building elevations, building sections, and details.
• Coordinates building systems (structural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent.
• Assists in the evaluation and selection of building systems and materials.
• Attends project coordination and meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants.
• Participates in value engineering and basic cost estimating.
• Implements sustainable design principles into the building design and surrounding environment.
• Assists in site analysis, research of building materials and building systems.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

General knowledge and application of accessibility codes and applicable building codes.

• General knowledge of building construction systems, means and methods, materials, and industry associated standards is expected.
• General understanding of all phases of architectural document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications.
• Ability to conduct space planning, block planning, and adjacencies in coordination with building program.
• Able to develop floor plans, wall sections, and details.
• Able to check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Able to participate and collaborate in a project team setting through all phases of architectural document production.
• Engages in creative and critical thought. To hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
• Interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
• Requires general understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD; Prefer experience with Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUP

Education and Experience

• Technical diploma in Building or Architectural Technology or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+yrs experience working in the industry

Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Primary Location: Canada | NS | Dartmouth
Other Locations: Canada | NL | St. John'S
Organization: 1401 Buildings-CA Atlantic Canada-Halifax NS
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 13/10/2026 11:10:23
Req ID: 1008245