Architectural Assistant
2 weeks ago
Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Master's degree
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- **Asset languages**:
- Ukrainian
- ** Work setting**:
- New construction
- Institutional
- Industrial
- General office
- Commercial
- Architectural firm
- ** Tasks**:
- Prepare working drawings
- Tender and administer contracts
- Write plans describing project specifications and construction schedules
- Proposal preparation
- Project management
- Interior design (general)
- Conduct feasibility studies of building projects
- Estimate costs
- Perform architectural research
- Confer with clients to identify requirements
- MS Office
- Consult with clients to determine the type, style and purpose of renovations or new building construction being considered
- Conceptualize and design buildings and develop plans describing design specifications, building materials, costs and construction schedules
- Prepare sketches and models
- Monitor activities on construction sites to ensure compliance with specifications
- Conduct feasibility studies and financial analyses of building projects
- Supervision of technologists, technicians and other architects
- Work in limiting factors, such as town planning laws and environmental impact assessments
- Supervise the preparation of drawings, specifications and other construction documents for use by contractors and tradespersons
- Prepare documents showing both the structural needs and the materials required for construction
- Participate in contract negotiations
- Negotiate contracts with clients with a focus on design, construction time, price or others
- Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects
- Generate building plans and detailed drawings to be used by contractors and tradespersons
- Award construction contracts to building contractors
- Adjust their designs to conform to limiting factors such as budget allocation and cost of materials
- ** Supervision**:
- Working groups
- ** Computer and technology knowledge**:
- Rhinoceros 3D (Rhino)
- Adobe Photoshop
- AutoCAD
- Autodesk REVIT
- MS Project
- SketchUp
- InDesign
- Architectural software programs
- Adobe Suite
- Adobe Lightroom
- ** Area of work experience**:
- Project coordination
- ** Architectural specialization**:
- Interior and space planning
- Renovation
- Residential construction
- Restoration and/or preservation
- Site inspections
- Public buildings
- ** Specialization or experience**:
- Green economy sector
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
- ** Transportation/travel information**:
- Valid driver's licence
- Willing to travel
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Public transportation is available
- ** Work conditions and physical capabilities**:
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Sitting
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- ** Own tools/equipment**:
- Computer
- Internet access
- Cellular phone
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- ** Personal suitability**:
- Excellent written communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Flexibility
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Judgement
- ** Screening questions**:
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?
- ** Green job**:
- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
- ** Health benefits**:
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
- ** Financial benefits**:
- Group insurance benefits
- Mileage paid
- ** Other benefits**:
- Free parking available
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
