Intermediate Architectural Technologist

About Us

Martin Simmons Sweers Architects Inc. is a renowned architectural firm serving Southern Ontario for the last 80 years. Recognized for its award-winning portfolio, the firm collaborates with forward-thinking clients on innovative design projects across various sectors, including corporate, residential, mixed-use, educational, and heritage adaptive reuse developments. Combining leadership and expertise, the firm aims to create designs that balance purpose, function, and aesthetic excellence while leveraging the latest in building technology.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Intermediate Architectural Technologist, located in the Greater Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metropolitan Area. The role involves preparing architectural drawings, working drawings, construction documents, and technical detailing. The successful candidate will work closely with senior staff, project architects, project managers, consultants, and contractors to develop coordinated technical solutions and deliver high-quality construction documentation. This position requires strong Revit proficiency, sound technical knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative project team.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in Architectural Technology or a related field
• 6-9 years of experience in an architectural, design, or technical drawing environment
• Advanced proficiency in Revit, with working knowledge of AutoCAD and other relevant architectural software
• Strong ability to prepare accurate architectural, construction, and working drawings, including construction documentation and detailing
• Solid understanding of building systems, construction methods, and construction administration processes
• Familiarity with the Ontario Building Code, zoning by-laws, and applicable construction standards
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Strong organizational, coordination, and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to attend site visits and meetings as required

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and coordinate Revit-based design development, construction, and technical documentation packages.
• Collaborate with project architects, project managers, consultants, and technical staff throughout all project phases.
• Produce accurate working drawings, details, schedules, specifications, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with structural, mechanical, electrical, and other consultants to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Review and respond to drawing markups, consultant feedback, RFIs, shop drawings, and contractor submissions.
• Apply building code, zoning, building science, and construction knowledge to support compliant and buildable design solutions.
• Conduct site investigations, field reviews, and existing-condition assessments as required.
• Support construction administration activities, including site meetings, reports, site instructions, change documentation, and payment certifications.
• Assist with project coordination, technical correspondence, cost estimates, specifications, bid documentation, and other project deliverables.
• Represent MSS professionally in client, consultant, contractor, and industry interactions while contributing to business development and a collaborative team culture.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package including a salary range of $75,000-$82,000, potential performance-based bonuses, comprehensive paid time off, and a competitive health and wellness benefits program.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Exposure to a wide variety of architectural project types
• Ongoing mentorship, technical development, and learning opportunities
• Positive and team-oriented workplace culture

Send all resumes to Ginny Pintur at admin@mssarchitects.ca.