Sustainable building architect

7 months ago

Ottawa, Canada Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Full time
Organization: Vogtech RenewablesJob Description: 

Position Description

Here at VOGTECH (www.VOGTECH.CA info@vogtech.ca), what we do matters. Whether it’s helping Industries such as mining, steel, energy, real estate and others transition to a more decarbonised and sustainable future or helping protect life, property and the environment, every day, what you do will make a difference. This is our shared purpose and one our people are proud to be part of.

Our Renewable department provides consulting engineers, data insights, deep technology expertise, modelling, and software solutions. We do this to enable the successful rollout of renewable power and to deliver the energy transition. We are engaged in all phases, from initial concept evaluation through construction and commissioning into operations, life extension and decommissioning.

We are actively solving the biggest challenge of our time, the energy transition. We provide specialist consulting and assurance to the renewable industry for on and offshore wind, solar and storage, heat reuse.

Our work is primarily focussed on helping identify and mitigate the risks associated with sites to ensure they perform as well as they can. As consultants, driven by the fast-paced energy market, we are asked to solve a wide range of internal and external customers’ challenges.

Our Opportunity

As a Graduate Architecture or similar field, you’ll join a new startup team of big thinkers who love investigating and finding innovative solutions to our industry’s most challenging problems. You’ll be given real responsibility from day one, collaborating with forward-thinking people and technical experts across our business, helping deliver career and industry-defining projects. You will be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

In addition, you will also thrive in the dynamic and innovative atmosphere of a startup, where creativity, and accountability drive progress and foster a culture of continuous growth and development.

Roles and Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to work with some of the country’s most innovative and sustainable buildings. The Sustainability building architect will assist the project manager in actively managing green building projects from concept design through to construction completion to ensure sustainability targets are achieved.

Your Attributes

· Imaginative, creative problem-solver with a “get it done” attitude, attention to detail and pride in work

· You are passionate about climate change and finding solutions to change the world

· You have experience working in startups and thrive in the chaotic — but creative — environment, valuing the autonomy and accountability that a small business provides

· Self-motivated, independent when need be, but also with potential to be a team builder as the company grows

Your Daily Activities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Consult with clients to determine the type, style and purpose of renovations or new building construction being considered. Generate building plans and detailed drawings to be used by contractors and tradespersons. Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects. Negotiate contracts with clients with a focus on design, construction time, price or others. Participate in contract negotiations. Prepare documents showing both the structural needs and the materials required for construction. Project management Supervise the preparation of drawings, specifications and other construction documents for use by contractors and tradespersons. Work in limiting factors, such as town planning laws and environmental impact assessments. Conceptualize and design buildings and develop plans describing design specifications, building materials, costs and construction schedules. Urban planning Construction site supervision Prepare sketches and models. Perform Life Cycle Analysis to determine the embodied emissions of buildings and identify opportunities to reduce the carbon footprint of the buildings. Utilize BIM modelling and LCA software to produce embodied carbon results, in compliance with Zero Carbon Building, LEED®, Toronto Green Standard, or similar standards. Review and assess emerging codes, standards and policies in industry and prepare summary briefs for teams and practice leaders to help shape company’s agenda on energy/carbon reduction. Assist in the green building rating process for various institutional, commercial, and high-rise residential buildings. Participate in integrated design meetings to facilitate sustainability solutions from a multi-disciplinary consulting team. Review design and construction drawings to verify and document environmental performance. Review construction materials disclosure data to assess life cycle carbon emissions. Collect and track LEED®, WELL, Toronto Green Standard, Zero Carbon Building Standard, Energy Star Multifamily and other green building standard submittal documentation provided by the project team and review for completeness and accuracy. Attend site meetings throughout the construction phase and perform site reviews as needed. Review design and construction submissions and provide assistance during the green building certification process. Undertake research and summarize findings on sustainability, energy, and carbon. Any duties as assigned to meet Company objectives.

Position Qualifications

What will you bring?

As a Graduate, other than your relevant degree, we want you to bring your passion for the green energy transition. The most important attributes you can bring are an inquisitive mind, a desire to develop yourself, and a drive to work with our customers to solve their challenges.

We try to keep our list of essential requirements to a minimum, but there are a few things needed to qualify for this role:

· Minimum Degree in Architecture technology, Architecture

· Understanding of Carbon Footprint concept

Architectural software programs AutoCAD Computer-aided design (CAD)

· Understanding of (Heat pumps, steam turbine, Biomass, solar, PV, CHP, boilers, HVAC etc.)

· Experienced within the either energy, building services, utilities or similar

· Understanding of Carbon footprint calculation and greenhouse emission calculations

Work conditions and physical capabilities

· Work under pressure

· Attention to detail

Personal suitability

· Client focus

· Excellent oral communication

· Organized

· Team player

Passion for developing your skills both professionally and personally, including the commitment to complete the appropriate professional registration in your field (Professional engineer designation)

Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills along with the ability to communicate key points clearly and concisely for our customers in written reports, presentations, and meetings.

Proactive, willing to learn new skills, ‘get stuck in’ and undertake work outside your ‘comfort zone’ demonstrating appropriate balance between asking for help and using own initiative to think through the problem

Excellent interpersonal and team working skills, confident building professional relationships based on trust and integrity

Self-motivated with the ability to plan and prioritise own time and activities, to meet deadlines and achieve project objectives

If you possess the curiosity and initiative to become an expert in your chosen field and potentially one of our future leaders, then this role could be for you.

What you’ll receive in return:

We value all our people and the contributions they make to our business, so it’s important that our rewards make us all feel valued here. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package, allowing you to choose the things that matter most to you, including;

Starting salary of $26/h

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