Architectural Technologist

Description

• Develops space planning, block planning, and adjacency diagrams in coordination with building program
• Evaluates and selects building systems and materials
• Assists with conceptualizing a building design from both a technical and aesthetic perspective in concert with a client’s requirements, budget and program
• Coordinates building systems to ensure compatibility with the design intent
• Assist in preparing design and building condition assessment reports
• Utilizes BIM technologies in development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components
• Assists in the development of a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats
• Implements sustainable design principles into the design and environment
• Apply accessibility codes, applicable building codes, and life-safety codes to a wide variety of project scopes and complexity
• Conducts basic interpretations of sketches, drawings, codes, building program and other similar material
• Assist in research of materials and building systems
• Internally presents the design to consulting disciplines during early project phases
• Supports project team in development of design documentation
• Assist in preparation of project pursuit opportunities
• May participate in design critiques and pin-ups to evaluate constructability of design concepts
• Travel to small northern communities to review construction progress or carry out a building condition assessment
• Analyzes site incorporating geotechnical, hydrological, environmental, social, economic and contextual conditions
• Ensures that design intent is maintained through documentation and construction as it relates to building technology and systems

Requirements

• Leverages a solid understanding of principles to develop building technology and systems in accordance with cost parameters
• Able to participate and collaborate in project team setting
• Able to interpret basic sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material
• Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred.
• Able to hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively
• Able to engage in creative and critical thought
• Knowledge of building construction systems, constructability, materials, and industry associated standards
• Technical diploma in Building or Architectural Technology or equivalent in related field.
• Able to produce photorealistic renderings using a variety of software such as Enscape, Twinmotion, Lumion, or similar platforms would be an asset
• Basic experience with the most recent design software (Sketch-up, Photoshop, and Illustrator, etc.) is preferred
• Understanding of the relationship between drawings and specifications
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam; Prefer experience with Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUP
• Fundamental understanding of Revit, AutoCAD and the use of them as design tools

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance