From offices in downtown Vancouver and Victoria, WA Architects Ltd. provides a full range of architectural, planning and interior design services. With more than forty years of practice in Western Canada, our firm is widely recognized for expertise in retail, residential, mixed-use, office and senior health-care projects. We are dedicated to high quality design, exceptional client service and the incorporation of sustainable design principles in our projects.
We have an opening for a Junior Building Technologist in our Vancouver or Victoria office. This entry level position is open to students looking for co-op terms or recent graduates.
Job responsibilities:
- Work in a team environment and under the direction of senior staff.
- Work with project team members to provide a coordinated team approach to projects.
- Contribute to the design and development permit phase for a mix of project types including multi-family residential, retail, commercial, office, and tenant improvements, as required.
- Assist with the production of working drawings for a mix of project types including multi-family residential, retail, commercial, office, and tenant improvements, using primarily Revit and AutoCAD.
- Demonstrate knowledge of building materials, construction methods, costs, and codes applicable to the design process
- Demonstrate proficiency in local building codes
- Utilize expertise in building technology including wood frame, steel, and concrete construction.
- Co-ordinate and liaise with clients, consultants, and Municipal staff, under supervision of Project Manager.
Compensation:
- $24.62/hour – $27.18/hour, depending on experience
- Plus 4% vacation pay
What we’re about:
- We value honesty, integrity, communication, leadership, and design excellence
- We foster our values with an open-door policy and a hard working yet casual approach to our business
- We work hard for our clients to deliver projects that go beyond their expectations and have them coming back for more
- We go beyond with our support of non-profit organizations and causes in our community. We provide support annually to Drive for the Cure and the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation. We participate as a team in runs for a cause (ex. Scotiabank 5km) and provide sponsorship throughout the year to organizations within our industry
Enough about us. If you feel like you’re a good fit with WA, please get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please email your resume, cover letter and samples of your work, in PDF format to [email protected]. Include your name and the position, Junior Technologist (Vancouver or Victoria), in the subject of your email. If your experience and skillset meet the requirements of the position, you will be contacted for an interview. We appreciate your interest and to learn more about our firm visit http://www.wa-arch.ca/.
WA Architects is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and equal opportunity for all applicants. If you require any accommodations throughout the recruitment process, please let us know and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate.