Architectural Review Assistant Residential

**ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW ASSISTANT**

Company Profile

Our firm, John G. Williams Limited, Architect / Williams & Stewart Associates Limited located in Richmond Hill, was established in 1973 and is an industry leader in providing Architectural Control services to developers, builders and municipalities in the GTHA. Our primary focus is to maintain a high standard of built form design quality within new subdivisions that results in enhanced streetscapes. We achieve this by formulating Design Guidelines and implementing an architectural control process that promotes attractive and vibrant new neighbourhoods. Our team of experienced professionals takes great pride in our proven track record of collaborating in the creation of several successful and award-winning communities in the GTA.

Position - Architectural REVIEW Assistant

We are offering an opportunity to advance your career in the specialized field of architectural control and review. As an Assistant you will play a key role in reviewing future residential neighborhoods and dwelling types, liaising with municipalities, design architects and builders, supporting senior staff.

We do not design or produce working drawings.

Key Responsibilities
- Review and critique of builder architectural plans and elevations, site plans, exterior materials and colour schemes;
- Preparation of Subdivision Priority Lot plans
- Preparation of fee proposals to developers / builders in new subdivisions
- Assist in preparation of Design Guidelines
- Liaise with builders, Municipal Staff and Design Architects;
- Conduct site visits throughout the GTHA

Qualifications / Skills

As our Assistant you will possess a degree related to architecture, urban design and/or planning; Experience in low-to mid-rise residential architecture; A keen understanding of GTA residential design and market trends; Highly developed communication skills (written, verbal and graphic); Superior self-motivation with a precise eye for detail; Excellent project management, organizational and computer skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and complete multiple project assignments;
Experience in AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign & Photoshop).

Ability to travel throughout the GTHA and perform site visits;
**The advantage in working for us;**

We are a small but mighty firm, if you want to be involved in how the future of residential housing looks within the GTHA then this is the place for you, you can help make a difference. You will wear many hats but in doing so, you will learn how to assist the municipalities, developers and builders in building the best subdivisions in Ontario.

What we offer

A Competitive salary (Bonuses)

Health and Dental Benefits

Opportunity to work from home once you are established

Early Fridays - finish at 2:00 p.m. all year round (who doesn’t like that)

Christmas Week Holidays (we close between Christmas and New Year)

Best of all, you will work with people who know this business back to front and upside down who are willing to teach and pass their vast knowledge on to you.

What are you waiting for come on and Join our Team

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3N6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Applicants must have Canadian work experience for at least 5 years, due to the nature of our business since we review and critique local residential housing projects.
- Travelling distance from office should be a maximum of 30 km

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- AutoCAD: 4 years (required)

Work Location: In person