Senior Architectural Technologist (Transit Architecture Studio)

  • Full-time

Company Description

We are a global team of dedicated and experienced architects, engineers, planners, designers and technology professionals who share a common desire – to help our clients create livable, sustainable, and advanced urban environments.

From high-rises to industrial buildings, schools to state-of-the-art hospitals, transit stations to highways, airports to toll systems, bike lanes to parks, we design every aspect of a truly integrated city for people to live, work, and play.

Our collaborative and combined approach focuses not only on creating the best solutions today, but also determining the right solutions for tomorrow. We believe cities in the future must be designed with intelligent systems, sustainable buildings, efficient infrastructure, and a human touch.

With over 3,000 employees and 60+ offices around the world, we understand what it takes to work locally and scale globally

At IBI, we’re defining the cities of tomorrow.

Job Description

Our Transit group is an award winning mid-sized design studio dedicated to delivering creative public transit design solutions that elevate and strengthen the communities they serve. We are committed to be a great place to work that fosters the professional growth of every individual through a relaxed, collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Our fast-growing team is looking for an Senior Architectural Technologist with experience in developing details for complex building typologies. The successful candidate will hold a Degree in Architecture or a Diploma in Architectural Technology and have a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience working end to end in the working/construction drawings cycle, be an out-of-the-box thinker with a talent for developing creative detailing solutions. You will have hands-on experience with detailed drawings, strong ability to coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines and cross organizational teams, have a keen eye for detail, be a strong critical thinker, and enjoys tackling new challenges and opportunities.  The candidate will offer a robust portfolio of working drawing with details and construction documents showing an array of complex projects (transit/p3/institutional) and a holistic understanding of the design process.

Most of the things you’ll work on:

  • Develop architectural working drawing packages using Revit
  • Detail development
  • Coordinate with other architectural and engineering disciplines and work streams
  • Coordinate with outside consultants
  • Work on multiple projects at the same time
  • Support the project manager on field services and construction administration

Qualifications

You'll need to have:

  • Minimum of 7 years’ of experience as a senior architectural technologist/job captain in an architectural firm 
  • Candidate must demonstrate 
    • Strong portfolio of production drawings experience with other varied complex architectural projects (ie. Transit, P3, Institutional, etc)
    • High proficiency in developing architectural drawing packages and knowledgeable with detailing
    • Proficiency with Revit - Revit proficiently test or additional Revit interview may be required
  • Strong communication (written and verbal) and time management skills, examples may be requested  
  • Strong documentation skills, examples may be requested  
  • Experience with AutoCADD, Rhino or other drafting programs is an asset
  • Speed, accuracy and proficiency in Microsoft Office software, and following office CADD and office Standards is expected
  • Knowledge of Ontario Building Code and Ontario Building Systems is expected
  • Able to work under pressure to complete work and meet deadlines
  • Strong leadership and relationship building skills with an ability to direct junior staff to produce presentation and construction documents
  • Strong experience with engineering discipline coordination at the team captain level 
  • Strong project coordination experience and ability to manage competing deadlines
  • Ability to develop and test architectural solutions at various scales
  • Adaptable, agile, and open to accepting design challenges 
  • A great roll-up-your-sleeves attitude where no task is too big nor too small, great critical thinking skills with an ability to think outside the box and work with minimal supervision

Additional Information

We are currently in a work from home model during COVID-19, but when we do return to the office we're located at 55 St. Clair Ave West, this office is steps away from St. Clair station and is easily accessible by bike, TTC and car. Occupying 7 floors, with over 700 employees, it is the largest office at IBI Group. The floors are open concept and represent our collaborative approach to projects.

  • Furnished patios on different floors to eat lunch, to have meetings and team BBQs
  • Charitable Events – Habitat for Humanity builds, Golf tournaments, United Way Fundraisers
  • Social Gatherings – Holiday Party, Summer Social, Project Passport, P(ie) day
  • Softball team
  • Running group
  • Health and Wellness competitions
  • Lunch room with ping pong tables and foosball table

IBI Group provides a competitive benefit package and pays association dues and licensing fees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are proud to support the growth and equality of our people through initiatives like our Mentorship Program, Global Women’s Network, and Diversity & Inclusion Council. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of IBI Group's selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence and driver’s license record. #ibi

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