Architect

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor’s degree
• or equivalent experience
• Architectural drafting and architectural CAD/CADD

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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Work setting

• Architectural firm
• Urban area
• Private company, corporation or industry
• Head office

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Adjust their designs to conform to limiting factors such as budget allocation and cost of materials
• Award construction contracts to building contractors
• Consult with clients to determine the type, style and purpose of renovations or new building construction being considered
• Generate building plans and detailed drawings to be used by contractors and tradespersons
• Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects
• Negotiate contracts with clients with a focus on design, construction time, price or others
• Participate in contract negotiations
• Prepare documents showing both the structural needs and the materials required for construction
• Project management
• Supervise the preparation of drawings, specifications and other construction documents for use by contractors and tradespersons
• Conceptualize and design buildings and develop plans describing design specifications, building materials, costs and construction schedules
• Construction site supervision
• Prepare sketches and models
• Conduct feasibility studies of building projects
• Supervision of technologists, technicians and other architects
• Proposal preparation
• Tender and administer contracts
• Write plans describing project specifications and construction schedules
• Monitor activities on construction sites to ensure compliance with specifications
• Conduct feasibility studies and financial analyses of building projects
• Coordinate work activities to ensure projects meet deadlines and budgets

Supervision

• 11-15 people
• Working groups
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Membership in the Provincial Association of Architects
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification offered by the Canada Green Building Council

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Architectural software programs
• MS Project
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk REVIT
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• SketchUp

Architectural specialization

• Public buildings
• New construction
• Renovation
• Site inspections
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Institutional
• Interior and space planning
• Residential construction
• Restoration and/or preservation

Additional information

Security and safety

• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Secret clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Leadership

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities