Senior Architectural Technologist

Architecture49 (A49) is a growing firm with a wide range of career opportunities. Our offices, situated from coast to coast across Canada, serve distinct regions each with a local focus and sector specialties.  

We value work-life balance and support continuous learning to help our employees 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 and a hybrid work environment; competitive salaries; flexible leave days; telemedicine (24/7 access); and reimbursement of professional dues. 

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.  While experience with digital design, production and visualization tools is preferred, if you share our passion for technology in design, A49 is where the next phase of your career should begin. Within our organizational culture, we are prepared to invest and partner in your development through a comprehensive evaluation, training, and 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. 

Western Canada

From the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Coast, the Western Canada region is renowned for a collaborative and client focused mindset. Inspired by the natural resources that abound the west coast, our team thrives on intricate, sustainable, and daring designs that ally with the innovation our clients seek to achieve. Specializing in sports and entertainment venues, transportation infrastructure, and industrial spaces, our Western Canada team seamlessly blends functionality with beauty. Our central Vancouver office makes for a cutting-edge urban practice surrounded by natural wonders that make our design team strive to redefine what is possible.  

Responsibilities

• Producing and overseeing technical design and contract documents in compliance with owner requirements, in collaboration with project teams.
• Working with team members to validate that designs and deliverables conform to technical guidelines, code requirements, regulations, quality assurance and control.
• Provide technical design solutions for both new and renovation projects including interior and exterior assemblies.
• Leading assembly of specifications for projects using the NMS format. 
• Coordinating and leading internal production teams. 
• Coordinating with project sub-consultants.
• Providing technical mentoring and project leadership to office 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.
• 8+ years' working as an Architectural Technologist for an Architectural consulting firm.
• Demonstrated substantial product knowledge and ability to detail architectural building systems.
• Construction site experience.
• Preference given to candidates with knowledge of BIM principles & workflows; REVIT software; AutoCAD software; Microsoft 365 environment; Bluebeam

Compensation

Expected Salary (in BC): $74,600 to 102,600

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.