Architectural Intern

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for an Architectural Intern to fulfill the role of Design and Technical Support for projects related to Department of National Defense Canada. Working closely and under the direct supervision of the Project Architects you will be assisting on a wide range of project duties with varying levels of complexity and scale and broad integrated design teams working through all project phases from pre-design through post construction services.

Your Key Responsibilities

Assist with preparing marketing materials including proposals, awards, etc.

Assist with site evaluations including documentation, site and zoning analysis, etc.

Assist with investigating / verifying existing conditions including documentation, measurement, and verification, etc

Assist with program evaluations

Participate in client meetings and stakeholder engagement workshops including user group meetings and prepare meeting minutes

Assist with coordinating project deliverables including schedule, meetings, etc

Assist with, and / or, develop design options / approach

Assist with, and / or, develop massing / concept diagrams

Assist with, and / or, develop block planning and building plans

Assist with, and / or, develop renderings

Assist with BIM model set up, and utilizing BIM technologies to design and develop projects

Participate in design reviews

Assist with the evaluation and selection of building systems and materials

Assist with preparing Project / Design Reports including graphic communication, writing, and coordination

Assist with developing Schematic Design Documents including drawings and outline specifications

Assist with coordinating building systems

Assist with implementing sustainable design principles

Assist with developing Design Development Documents including drawings and outline specifications

Assist with developing Contract Documents including drawings and coordinating specifications

Assist with preparing Addenda

Assist with Supplemental Instructions, Contemplated Change Notices, Change Orders, and Change Directives

Assist with preparing Record Drawings

Assist with ensuring the design intent / vision is maintained throughout from conception through system and material selection, visualization, implementation, documentation, coordination, and construction.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills

Humble, driven to achieve Design Excellence Delivered Brilliantly, and collaborative with a High EQ

Ability to engage and work within a creative and critical integrated design practice

Interest in holistic design, systems thinking, construction, materials, sustainability, and technical design detailing

Ability to produce design at a level that would be perceived externally excellent.

Ability to participate in project team settings.

Ability to apply accessibility codes, applicable building codes, and life-safety codes to a wide variety of project scopes and complexity.

General knowledge of building construction systems, constructability, materials, and industry associated standards.

General understanding of the relationship between drawings and specifications.

Requires understanding of Microsoft Office, Revit, AutoCAD, Abobe Creative Suite, SketchUP, Newforma, Sefaira, recent modeling software; Prefer experience with 3D Printer & Laser Cutter.

Education and Experience

Master’s in Architecture preferred

Minimum of 0-2 years of experience.

Internship experience preferred.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may require travel and include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Transparency : In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary : Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term / long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary / casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada | MB | Winnipeg

Organization : 1445 Buildings-CA Manitoba-Burnaby BC

Employee Status : Regular

Travel : No

Schedule : Full time

Job Posting : 22 / 12 / 2025 02 : 12 : 00

Req ID : 1003518