Architectural Technologist

Architectural Technologist

Calgary, ABArchitecture Architecture Technology / Full Time / HybridHere at DIALOG, we are passionate about design and believe it can and should meaningfully improve the wellbeing of our communities and the environment we all share.

We are a multi-disciplinary collaborative of architects, interior designers, urban designers and planners, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, and landscape architects who design for community wellbeing and urban vibrancy.

We are a fun-loving bunch of big thinkers and do-gooders, who are collaborative in our approach, diverse in our perspectives, aspirational in our pursuits, and optimistic about what’s next.

We’re always looking for passionate people who share our values and care as much about our communities as we do. We're proud to be a and Winner, committed to using our design practice as a force for good in the world.Explore and join us!

How you'll make a difference :

• Work closely with our design team, project managers, job captains, specifications team, and others to support design development of projects as well as plan and prepare construction documents and support permit applications
• Push the boundaries of conventional design detailing with a deep understanding of the needs of the end user (i.e., consumers, tenants and the community)
• Resolve complex design and technical issues with senior team guidance and design team support
• Promote team members to develop in-house expertise and methodologies (technical and quality standards, etc.) to advance the group and the efficiency and effectiveness of our architectural team
• Build architectural BIM models, starting in Concept / Schematic Design and through all design and construction phases
• Coordinate models and drawings with the project team using cloud-based software
• Provide technical support to the designer, specifications, and contract administration team as required
• Implement practice goals and objectives through leadership, coaching, and mentoring of the architectural team members

Who you are :

• You have 3+ years progressive experience as an architectural technologist
• You have earned a diploma in Architectural Technology, other avenues of training will also be considered
• You are proficient with Revit
• You have experience and / or interest in working in sectors including (but not limited to) Commercial, Healthcare, Institutional, Mixed-Use / Living, Retail, Science and Technology
• You are knowledgeable of building codes, building construction systems, engineering systems, building materials and specifications is required
• You possess excellent visual / graphic, written, and verbal communication skills with a focus on effective collaboration
• You are a self-starter who can take direction and work through problems independently while thriving in a team environment

Nice to have :

• Certified LEED project experience
• Adobe Suite and other visualization software experience

At DIALOG, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the world. We encourage you to apply! Perks & Benefits Parental leave top-up programs for all parents upon the birth or adoption of a child, RRSP matching, competitive medical and dental benefits coverage upon the first day of employment, discounted memberships, encouraged work / life balance with gifted time off during the holiday season and Vacation Buy-Up program, and reimbursement for professional memberships and dues are just a few of the benefits that DIALOGers enjoy.

Professional Development DIALOG offers continued professional growth through leadership development opportunities specifically designed for our collaborative culture.

• Among others, some of our programs include : CoachDIALOG which equips our coaches with essential communication and feedback strategies for building great teams;
• Integrateducation supports DIALOGers in accredited continuing education opportunities; technical skills development via e-learning pathways;

and financial support for relevant external learning opportunities.