Architectural Technologist

Hays has partnered with an Albertan home builder, with communities in Calgary and Edmonton, who are looking to add an Architectural Technologist to their single-family team in Edmonton. They have spearheaded sustainable building practices and energy efficient design in Alberta for over 40 years and continue to innovate to reduce their environmental footprint on local communities. This is a great opportunity to bring your passion for design drafting to a growing collaborative team.

📍 Location: Edmonton | In Office | Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Produce accurate and detailed residential construction drawings, specifications, and plans.
• Develop site plans, grading plans, customer working drawings, and plot plans.
• Collaborate with the design team to ensure all documentation meets client requirements, municipal regulations, and building code standards.
• Prepare and revise construction and permit drawings throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with Sales teams to provide technical support regarding building code requirements, structural modifications, plot plans, permits, and product offerings.
• Support construction and field teams by responding to drawing-related inquiries and providing design clarification as needed.
• Maintain, organize, and manage project files, drawings, and documentation to ensure accuracy and version control.
• Ensure all project documentation is completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Assist with the review and coordination of design changes and revisions.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of residential projects through effective cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of drafting and design experience within wood-frame residential construction.
• Strong understanding of local building codes, municipal regulations, and current land use bylaws in the Edmonton market.
• Solid knowledge of residential construction methods, building materials, permitting processes, and industry best practices.
• Previous production drafting experience within the residential homebuilding industry is considered a strong asset.
• Diploma in Architectural Technology or an equivalent.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD

The successful candidate will receive an attractive compensation package $60,000 - $80,000 (depending on experience) + bonus potential, benefits and RRSP.