Architect
COARCHITECTURE
Overview
Languages
French
Education
- Master’s degree
- or equivalent experience
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
Hybrid
Work must be completed both in person and remotely.
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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work setting
- Architectural firm
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Adjust their designs to conform to limiting factors such as budget allocation and cost of materials
- 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
- 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
- Work in limiting factors, such as town planning laws and environmental impact assessments
- Conceptualize and design buildings and develop plans describing design specifications, building materials, costs and construction schedules
- Construction site supervision
- Prepare sketches and models
- Perform architectural research
- Conduct feasibility studies of building projects
- Proposal preparation
- Write plans describing project specifications and construction schedules
- Interior design (general)
- Monitor activities on construction sites to ensure compliance with specifications
- Conduct feasibility studies and financial analyses of building projects
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Membership in l’Ordre des architectes du Québec
- Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Adobe Photoshop
- MS Office
- AutoCAD
- Autodesk REVIT
- SketchUp
- Adobe Suite
- InDesign
Area of work experience
- Project coordination
Architectural specialization
- Public buildings
- New construction
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Institutional
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Parking paid by employer
- Public transportation is available
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Sitting
Own tools/equipment
- Hard hat
- Computer
- Printer
- Internet access
- Fax machine
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Flexibility
Benefits
Health benefits
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
- Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- On-site recreation and activities
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Subsidised public transportation
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Travel insurance
- Variable or compressed work week
- Wellness program