Intermediate Architectural Technologist

About the role

AECOM Buildings + Places Canada is looking for an Intermediate Architectural Technologist to join its architectural team in the Kitchener studio, with remote/hybrid work options permitted. The position fills an existing vacancy within the team, which covers architecture, building engineering, landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design and project/asset management.

Key responsibilities

• Under the direction of Architectural Discipline Leads and Senior Architectural Technologists, assist in developing and producing comprehensive construction documentation across all project phases.
• With minimal supervision, refine construction details with a focus on constructability, durability and building science principles.
• Self-check construction documentation packages for technical accuracy.
• Coordinate with specification writers and with internal disciplines (structural, mechanical, electrical, communications, civil, landscape, sustainability) and external sub-consultants.
• Support Construction Contract Administration activities such as RFIs, contractor submittals, contract admin logs, supplemental instructions, change documentation and general review.
• Take part in project meetings and work closely with project team members.

Required profile

• High school diploma plus 4 years of experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Familiarity with the Ontario Building Code and National Building Code.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems, construction detailing, sequencing and building science.
• Preferred: university degree or college diploma in Architecture with 4-6 years of experience with complex building types, strong communication skills, and experience with BIM management systems such as Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence; security clearance may be required on a project-specific basis.

Required skills

• Revit and BIM workflows
• AutoCAD
• MS Office (Word, Excel)
• Bluebeam Revu Studio (an asset)

Relocation is not available; sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available. Selected candidates must complete a Revit skills assessment. Benefits depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.