Architectural Technologist

Your newpany

Hays has partnered with an Albertan new home builder, withmunities in Calgary and Edmonton, who are looking to add an Architectural Technologist to their single-family team in Edmonton. They have spearheaded sustainable building practices and energy efficient design in Alberta for over 40 years and continue to innovate to reduce their environmental footprint on localmunities. This is a great opportunity to bring your passion for design drafting to a growing collaborative team.

Your new role

In your role, your duties and responsibilities will be: produce accurate and detailed drawings, specifications, and plans for residential home building projects. Collaborate with the design team to ensure that all drawings and plans meet client requirements and building codes and manage and organize project files, drawings, and documents. Create site and grading plans and developing customer working drawings and plot plans. Collaborate with the Sales Teams to answer questions regarding building code, structural changes, plot plans, permits etc and support the construction field staff on drawings.

What you'll need to succeed

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience of in drafting/ design in wood frame construction and a strong understanding of the local building codes and current land use bylaws for Edmonton. You must have a solid understanding of the residential construction processes, building materials, permit processes, etc. Prior wood-framing production drafting experience in the Canadian Residential Industry is considered a strong asset. You will have an Architectural Technology Diploma or equivalent. You must have proficiency in AutoCAD.

What you'll get in return

In exchange for your hard work andmitment you will earn $60-80K (dependent on experience) + bonus potential, benefits including health + dental, RRSP and on-site parking.