Senior Architectural Technician

Today, Kalesnikoff is at the forefront of innovation, combining decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to redefine what’s possible in wood design and construction.

The Senior Architecture Technologist, under the Design Manager, is responsible for supporting the Project Teams in concept design, 3D modeling, and critical project elements to ensure the successful design of Mass Timber structures, Wall systems, and Modular projects. You will interpret the project plans and provide the structural design that maximizes the best possible use of our Glulam and Cross-Laminated Timber products while meeting the customers’ vision and objectives.
Your creative problem-solving will help you navigate design challenges and adapt to evolving project requirements. By applying meticulous attention to detail, you'll ensure precision and quality in every drawing and specification. With your effective time management, you'll balance multiple priorities and deadlines, contributing to the timely and successful delivery of sustainable, high-performance timber projects.

Strategic Planning:  Assist in preparing strategy plans to develop assigned projects from IFC (Issued for Construction) to the Delivery stage.
Deliverable Coordination:  Communicate all project deliverables with internal departments to maintain alignment and efficiency.
Task Delegation:  Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring optimal workflow, productivity and technical guidance when needed.
QA/QC Review:  Review and verify Quality Assurance/Quality Control packages within the design team to uphold high standards. Provide insight comments and ensure the comments are implemented before sharing the final package with the Project Manager.
Training:  Conduct training sessions for new team members to integrate them effectively into the team.
Leverage the latest updates in CADwork software : Optimize the design workflow, implement streamlined processes that enhance team efficiency, foster improved collaboration and assist with complex modelling projects.
External Model Review:  Review external models, assist in panelizing, and ensure project specifications and standards compliance.
Team Leadership:  Lead teams of varying sizes, providing technical guidance, support to ensure project success and review and approve documents/models.
Coordinate with other trades to ensure seamless integration of design elements, facilitating effective communication and cooperation among team members to achieve project goals.

Diploma in Architectural Technology, Engineering Design Technology, or related field
Training in Building Information Modeling (BIM), mainly focusing on timber structures.

5 years of experience as a design or BIM technician (mass timber focus preferred).
~2 years of experience in project management (preferred)


Software and tools
Excellent knowledge of computer programs, including MS Suite programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Bluebeam.
Experience with CADwork, SolidWorks, Rhino, Revit, or other 3D software.
Ability to read structural, architectural, and mechanical blueprints

Health Spending Account
Extended health benefits including health, dental, vision,
Team building and social events.
Training, development, and mentorship opportunities.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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Kalesnikoff’s recruitment strategy is designed to attract the best person for each position, to ensure equality of opportunity for all applicants, and to promote our corporate vision and culture. Kalesnikoff is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by identifying barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility standards in accordance with applicable law.