Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Asset languages

• Portuguese
• Spanish; Castilian

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Urban area
• Various locations
• Construction industry

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
• Prepare documents showing both the structural needs and the materials required for construction
• Project management
• Conceptualize and design buildings and develop plans describing design specifications, building materials, costs and construction schedules
• Urban planning
• Prepare sketches and models
• Perform architectural research
• Conduct feasibility studies of building projects
• Supervision of technologists, technicians and other architects
• Estimate costs
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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

Computer and technology knowledge

• ARCHICAD
• Autodesk 3ds Max
• Rhinoceros 3D (Rhino)
• Architectural software programs
• Adobe Photoshop
• MS Office
• MS Project
• AutoCAD
• Autodesk REVIT
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• Data manipulation and analysis
• SketchUp
• Adobe Suite
• Adobe Lightroom
• V-Ray
• InDesign
• ArcGIS

Area of work experience

• Project coordination

Architectural specialization

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

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Drafting

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes