- Work Term : Temporary
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 5 to 120 hours per month
- Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years
- or equivalent experience
Work setting
Residential
Tasks
- Adjust their designs to conform to limiting factors such as budget allocation and cost of materials
- Award construction contracts to building contractors
- 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
- Negotiate contracts with clients with a focus on design, construction time, price or others
- Participate in contract negotiations
- 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
- Urban planning
- Construction site supervision
- Prepare sketches and models
- Perform architectural research
- Staff recruitment and selection
- Conduct feasibility studies of building projects
- Supervision of technologists, technicians and other architects
- Estimate costs
- Proposal preparation
- Tender and administer contracts
- 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
- Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities
Computer and technology knowledge
- Architectural software programs
- Adobe Photoshop
- AutoCAD
- Computer-aided design (CAD)
- SketchUp
- Adobe Suite
- InDesign
Type of related experience
Architecture
Area of work experience
Project coordination
Architectural specialization
- New construction
- Renovation
- Site inspections
- Commercial
- Interior and space planning
- Residential construction
Area of specialization
Drafting
Transportation / travel information
- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Own tools / equipment
- Computer
- Internet access
- Cellular phone
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?
Green job
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Workplace information
Hybrid
Financial benefits
- Commission
6 days ago