Senior Technical Designer – Architecture

About the role

GFT is looking for a Senior Technical Designer, Architecture to join its Building & Places Group in Toronto. The position follows a hybrid work model, combining office collaboration with remote flexibility. You will be at the centre of the design‑to‑construction process, ensuring that concepts become buildable, high‑quality projects.

Key responsibilities

• Produce complete construction drawing packages from concept through planning approvals for various building types.
• Translate design intent into clear, coordinated, and buildable documentation, focusing on wall assemblies, building envelope systems, and critical junctions.
• Coordinate with structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil consultants to create fully integrated drawing sets.
• Identify and resolve technical issues early, maintaining accuracy across all disciplines.
• Prepare planning approval and permit submission packages in line with municipal requirements and the Ontario Building Code.
• Conduct rigorous QA/QC reviews of drawing sets before issue.
• Support construction through shop‑drawing review, RFIs, site instructions, and on‑site coordination.
• Contribute to the evolution of drawing standards, templates, and technical workflows.

Required profile

• Strong passion for construction documentation, detailing, and technical problem‑solving.
• Experience driving projects through design development to construction completion.
• Ability to stay current with legislation, standards, and technological innovations in architecture.

Required skills

• Construction documentation
• Building code compliance (Ontario Building Code)
• QA/QC review processes

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence the full project lifecycle.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary experts and in‑house engineering teams.
• Hybrid work environment in a vibrant Toronto office.