Architectural Draftsperson

ABA Architects Inc. is a growing mid-sized Architectural & Interior Design Practise in the Kitchener - Waterloo
- Cambridge - Guelph Region. The Firm is seeking an intelligent, highly motivated and personable individual to assume the responsibility of **Architectural Draftsperson**.

Position Description**:Architectural Draftsperson - Full
- Time - Permanent**

**Responsibilities**
- Review Program requirements
- Review all Project constraints
- Prepare preliminary building layouts as directed
- Preparation of Architectural design drawings
- OBC review
- Coordination with all consultant drawings
- Preparation of Architectural working drawings (either independently or as part of a larger team)
- Tender Administration
- Shop drawing review and circulation
- Work under immediate supervision and rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the function of the job
- Report to the project lead throughout the Project
- Maintain project file to ABA Standards
- Liaise with Site planning and coordinates with Senior Staff on the file
- On occasion, attend site meetings, prepare site reviews and reports, take minutes
- Develop and maintain working relationships with Contractors and Consultants
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering or College Diploma in Construction and Engineering Technology
- Good knowledge of Ontario Building Code, and standard construction practices
- Computer skills in AutoCAD 2010-2017, REVIT 2017, Microsoft Word and Excel, Microsoft Outlook
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience producing architectural working drawings for retail, hospitality, multi-storey residential and commercial projects

**Desired Skills**
- Ability to work independently
- Good communication skills to take direction from multiple Team Leaders and facilitate work flow
- Attention to detail and a strong understanding of construction processes and methods
- Versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work in an environment with constantly changing priorities
- Strong & uncompromising ability to work to ensure deadlines are met

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Waterloo, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location