Architectural Technician

Location: Ottawa, ON

Language: Strong written and spoken English

About the Opportunity

As an Architectural Technician, you’ll play an important role in bringing residential home designs from approved purchaser changes to construction-ready drawings. You’ll transform upgrades and revisions into accurate, code-compliant plans while ensuring every detail aligns with the Ontario Building Code, municipal requirements, and site conditions.

You’ll collaborate with design, sales, construction, engineering, and trade partners in a people-focused environment where accuracy and teamwork directly contribute to successful home builds. This is an opportunity to join an established residential construction organization known for innovative home designs and a strong presence in the Ottawa market.

What’s In It for You

You’ll gain exposure to a variety of residential projects while working alongside experienced professionals across design, construction, and engineering. The role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise, contribute to meaningful projects, and continue developing your knowledge of residential building requirements.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll prepare and revise residential floor plans, elevations, sections, and details in AutoCAD based on purchaser changes and upgrades.

• In this role, you’ll review the Ontario Building Code, zoning by-laws, and site requirements to confirm design feasibility and compliance.

• You’ll coordinate with engineers by providing drawings and technical information required for structural review and approval.

• You’ll incorporate floor and truss layouts from external suppliers into complete drawing packages.

• You’ll prepare and submit building permit documentation, responding to municipal comments and revision requests.

• You’ll maintain accurate permit applications, drawing revisions, and project files to ensure construction teams are always working from current information.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in residential construction, with hands-on experience producing working drawings for residential house plans.

• Diploma in Architectural Technology.

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and strong overall computer skills.

• Strong working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and residential construction requirements.

• Highly detail-oriented, with a strong focus on drawing and documentation accuracy.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple files and deadlines.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working across teams.

Note from the Hiring Manager

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in producing accurate, well-organized drawings and enjoys working collaboratively to find practical solutions. Attention to detail and a strong understanding of residential construction will make a real difference in this role.

Why Partner with Altis

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