Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Master's degree
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work setting
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Architectural firm
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Urban area
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Rural area
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Private company, corporation or industry
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Head office
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Adjust their designs to conform to limiting factors such as budget allocation and cost of materials
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Award construction contracts to building contractors
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Consult with clients to determine the type, style and purpose of renovations or new building construction being considered
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Generate building plans and detailed drawings to be used by contractors and tradespersons
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Negotiate contracts with clients with a focus on design, construction time, price or others
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Project management
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Supervise the preparation of drawings, specifications and other construction documents for use by contractors and tradespersons
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Conceptualize and design buildings and develop plans describing design specifications, building materials, costs and construction schedules
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Urban planning
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Prepare sketches and models
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Conduct feasibility studies of building projects
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Supervision of technologists, technicians and other architects
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Proposal preparation
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Tender and administer contracts
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Write plans describing project specifications and construction schedules
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Interior design (general)
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Monitor activities on construction sites to ensure compliance with specifications
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Conduct feasibility studies and financial analyses of building projects
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Write specifications
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Tender contracts
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Monitor and inspect work
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Assist in supervising construction projects
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Assist in design development
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Analyze technical documents and reports
Supervision
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1 to 2 people
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Working groups
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
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Architectural software programs
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Adobe Photoshop
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MS Office
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MS Project
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AutoCAD
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Autodesk REVIT
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Computer-aided design (CAD)
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SketchUp
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Adobe Suite
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InDesign
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MS Excel
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MS Word
Architectural specialization
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Public buildings
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New construction
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Renovation
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Site inspections
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Commercial
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Institutional
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Interior and space planning
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Residential construction
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Restoration and/or preservation
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
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Valid driver's licence
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Willing to travel
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Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Own tools/equipment
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Organized
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Team player
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Flexibility
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Efficient interpersonal skills
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Health care plan
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
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Bonus
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Group insurance benefits
Long term benefits
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Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.