Intermediate Architectural Technologist

Architecture49 is seeking an Intermediate Architectural Technologist to join our Halifax team.

Architecture49 is a growing firm with promising career opportunities for talented people. Our offices, situated from coast to coast across Canada serve distinct regions each with a local focus and sector specialties. We are an accomplished group of architects, interior designers, technologists, landscape architects, and support staff. At A49, we foster friendly, open working environments where employees can thrive in a culture that values collaboration and design excellence. We seek meaningful projects where we can build on our focused expertise and impact the communities in which we work.

Work-life balance is core to the A49 ethos, as is continuous learning and helping our employees to develop their skills and expertise as they build and evolve their careers with us. We offer a comprehensive and customizable benefits package, as well as a share purchase program and RRSP matching program. We also offer flexible schedule; competitive salaries; flexible leave days; telemedicine (24/7 access); and reimbursement of professional dues.

In support of our design and practice excellence, A49 is committed to leveraging technology as a cornerstone of our design processes, methodologies, and procedures and are looking for individuals who share our philosophy of design through technology. We are prepared to invest and partner in your development through an evaluation, training, and technology mentorship program that will empower you to utilize your expertise on projects that contribute to the growth and success of our practice, and your career.

Responsibilities

• Producing technical design and contract documents in compliance with Owner’s Statement of Requirements, in collaboration with project teams.
• Working with senior team members to validate that designs and deliverables conform to technical guidelines, code requirements and regulations.
• Providing technical design solutions for facility construction including interior and exterior assemblies.
• Coordinating with internal production teams and project sub-consultants.
• Providing technical mentoring and leadership to less experienced technical staff.
• Assisting with contract administration including site visits and working with construction contractors.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in architectural and building technology from an accredited technical college.
• 5+ years’ working as an Architectural Technologist for an Architectural consulting firm. Must have experience in commercial, institutional, healthcare, or industrial project types.
• Candidates must demonstrate substantial product knowledge, and an ability to detail architectural building systems, and put together full drawing packages suitable for tender.
• REVIT software experience.
• Preference given to candidates with understanding of BIM principles & workflows; Microsoft 365 environment; construction site experience; and Bluebeam.