architect

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Architectural firm

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
• 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
• Office management
• Urban planning
• Construction site supervision
• Prepare sketches and models
• Perform architectural research
• Conduct feasibility studies of building projects
• Supervision of technologists, technicians and other architects
• Tender and administer contracts
• Write plans describing project specifications and construction schedules
• 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
• MS Office
• SketchUp

Area of work experience

• Project coordination

Architectural specialization

• New construction
• Renovation
• Site inspections
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Institutional
• Interior and space planning
• Residential construction

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week