Architectural Technologist

Hays is partnered with an award-winning new home builder with communities across the US and Canada. They have been creating innovative and successful communities across the Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area for almost 50 years.

At the present time they are positioned for their next growth phase and are looking for a Senior Drafting Technologist to join their production team, to produce and prepare construction working drawings.

Responsibilities :

• 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.
• Produce final house plans for production and interact with clients regarding custom design and detailing.
• Customize standard building plans to align with client selections and upgrades.

Qualifications :

• 6+ 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 Calgary
• You must have a solid understanding of the residential construction processes, building materials, etc
• Prior wood-framing production drafting experience in the Canadian Residential Industry is considered a strong asset
• Architectural Technology Diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in AutoCAD an PowerCADD.
• Prior experience working with the City of Calgary on development permits and be able to produce a full set of working drawings for Development and Building permits.

In exchange for your hard work and commitment you will earn $75-100K (dependent on experience) + incentive bonus, benefits including health + dental and RRSP matching.