Senior Architectural Technologist
- Midhurst, ON, Canada
$75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 7+ years of experience preparing architectural construction documentation for custom residential projects within Canada.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Our custom residential projects are often located on complex properties with unique planning, environmental, and regulatory challenges. From waterfront developments and environmentally sensitive lands to conservation authority approvals and complex municipal applications, our team specializes in finding creative solutions that transform challenging sites into extraordinary homes.
Madison Taylor Design is seeking an experienced Senior Architectural Technologist to join our growing team.
Position Summary
This role is focused on the technical development, coordination, and delivery of custom residential projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing detailed drawing packages, coordinating consultants, navigating planning and approval processes, and supporting projects through permit and construction documentation.
This position is ideal for an individual who enjoys technical problem solving, working through complex site constraints, and coordinating the many moving pieces required to bring exceptional residential projects to life.
Key Responsibilities
Architectural Drafting & Technical Documentation:
- Develop detailed architectural drawing packages for custom residential projects from preliminary design through construction documentation.
- Produce accurate site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, details, and permit drawings.
- Translate approved design concepts into practical, buildable solutions while maintaining design intent.
- Develop and maintain Revit models throughout all project phases.
- Ensure drawings meet company standards and are coordinated, accurate, and ready for submission or construction.
- Apply a strong understanding of residential construction methods, detailing, and building systems throughout project development.
- Prepare and coordinate drawing packages and supporting documentation for municipal approvals, conservation authority applications, minor variances, zoning reviews, and other planning processes.
- Analyze zoning requirements, development constraints, environmental considerations, and site-specific regulations.
- Coordinate directly with municipalities, conservation authorities, planning consultants, and regulatory agencies throughout the approval process.
- Assist in developing design and site planning solutions that balance client goals with regulatory requirements.
- Track approval timelines and coordinate responses to agency comments and requirements.
- Coordinate project information with structural, civil, mechanical, landscape, surveying, environmental, geotechnical, arborist, and planning consultants.
- Review consultant drawings and reports to ensure consistency and integration with architectural documentation.
- Manage consultant deliverables and ensure information is incorporated into project drawings accurately and efficiently.
- Participate in project meetings and maintain clear communication between consultants, clients, contractors, and internal team members.
- Develop comprehensive permit and construction drawing packages for custom residential projects.
- Coordinate revisions and updates throughout planning, permitting, and construction phases.
- Ensure projects comply with applicable zoning by-laws, Ontario Building Code requirements, and municipal regulations.
- Assist project teams in resolving technical challenges throughout project delivery.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
- Support quality control reviews and company drafting standards.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of documentation, coordination, and project delivery processes.
- Collaborate closely with architectural designers, interior designers, landscape architects, and construction team members to deliver fully integrated project solutions.
- 7+ years of experience preparing architectural construction documentation for custom residential projects within Canada.
- Advanced proficiency in Revit.
- Strong understanding of residential construction methods, detailing, and building systems within Ontario.
- Experience coordinating planning approvals, municipal applications, and consultant teams.
- Working knowledge of zoning by-laws, conservation authority requirements, and the Ontario Building Code.
- Experience preparing detailed permit and construction drawing packages for large scale, custom residential buildings.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Revit: 7 years (required)
- Construction Documentation: 7 years (preferred)
- Custom Residential Projects: 7 years (preferred)
- English (required)
- $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
- Hybrid, remote in Midhurst, ON.
- Permanent, Full-time
- Dental Care
- Extended Health Care
- Life Insurance
- On-site parking
If you are an Architectural Technologist with a passion for luxury, large-scale residential and commercial projects, and a proven ability to lead design teams from concept to completion, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications via the link below or directly to lindsey@madisontaylordesign.com
Madison Taylor Design is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment for all employees.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain detailed Revit models and architectural drawing packages for custom residential projects, from preliminary design through permits and construction. Coordinate consultants and regulatory approvals, ensure documentation complies with applicable requirements, and provide technical guidance and quality control for the team.
Requirements
Requires 7+ years of Canadian custom residential construction documentation experience and advanced Revit proficiency, along with strong knowledge of Ontario residential construction, detailing, and building systems. Candidates should have experience with planning approvals and consultant coordination, working knowledge of zoning, conservation authority requirements, and the Ontario Building Code, and strong organizational and communication skills.
Skills
- Revit
- Architectural Drafting
- Construction Documentation
- Custom Residential Design
- Residential Construction Methods
- Building Detailing
- Building Systems
- Planning Approvals
- Municipal Applications
- Zoning Analysis
- Ontario Building Code
- Conservation Authority Coordination
- Consultant Coordination
- Permit Documentation
- Project Coordination
- Technical Mentorship
Benefits
- Dental Care
- Extended Health Care
- Life Insurance
- On-Site Parking
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact email
lindsey@madisontaylordesign.com
Categories
- Art & Design
- Construction
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Environmental & Sustainability
Keywords
- Revit
- Architectural Technologist
- Architectural Drafting
- Construction Documentation
- Custom Residential Projects
- Residential Construction
- Architectural Drawing Packages
- Site Plans
- Floor Plans
- Elevations
- Sections
- Construction Details
- Permit Drawings
- Building Systems
- Planning Approvals
- Municipal Applications
- Conservation Authority Applications
- Minor Variances
- Zoning By-Laws
- Ontario Building Code
- Consultant Coordination
- Structural Consultants
- Civil Consultants
- Mechanical Consultants
- Landscape Architecture
- Environmental Considerations
- Construction Management
- Quality Control
- Project Coordination
- Integrated Design