Senior Architectural Technologist
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Minimum of 10 years experience of work experience***
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
***Minimum of 10 years experience of work experience***
*** Minimum 5 years in Ontario***
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE ABOVE CRITERIA.
We are an architecture and design studio seeking an experienced architectural professional to become the TECHNICAL GO-TO PERSON for the entire studio.
This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, supporting colleagues and ensuring drawings are accurate, coordinated and ready for submission and construction. You will bring strong Ontario Building Code knowledge and sound judgment to the team, helping translate design ideas into well-resolved documentation.
Primary Role:
- You will be managing your own projects, with 1-2 team members supporting you
- You will be responsible for quality control of permit and construction documents for the entire studio.
The Role
Working closely with the studio principal and project team, you will provide day-to-day technical guidance and lead quality control across project drawings and documentation. You should be comfortable answering questions, identifying issues early and helping colleagues work through practical solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the team’s primary resource for technical questions, construction detailing and Ontario Building Code interpretation.
- Review drawings and documentation for accuracy, completeness, coordination and code compliance.
- Establish consistent quality control practices and drawing standards.
- Develop and review construction details, helping resolve technical challenges while maintaining design intent.
- Support permit submissions and responses to municipal review comments.
- Coordinate architectural documentation with consultants and flag conflicts or missing information.
- Mentor team members and explain the reasoning behind technical decisions.
- Contribute directly to drawing production and project delivery.
What You Bring
- Senior-level experience as an Architectural Technologist, Architect or comparable architectural professional.
- Strong working knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and experience applying it to project documentation.
- Experience preparing and reviewing permit and construction drawing packages.
- A solid understanding of building assemblies, construction methods and detailing.
- Relevant residential project experience, including custom homes or multi-family housing.
- A careful, practical approach to quality control and problem-solving.
- The ability to give clear direction, answer questions confidently and support a small team.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing project priorities.
This role would suit someone who enjoys being closely involved in the work and wants to make a meaningful contribution to the technical strength and development of a small studio.
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Responsibilities
Manage projects and provide technical guidance to the studio, including interpreting the Ontario Building Code and resolving construction detailing challenges. Lead quality control of permit and construction documents, coordinate drawings with consultants, support submissions, and contribute to drawing production and team development.
Requirements
Applicants must have at least 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years in Ontario, with senior-level experience as an architectural technologist, architect, or comparable professional. They need strong Ontario Building Code knowledge, experience preparing and reviewing permit and construction drawing packages, residential project experience, and the ability to guide a small team.
Skills
- Ontario Building Code
- Quality Control
- Construction Detailing
- Permit Documentation
- Construction Drawings
- Code Compliance
- Drawing Coordination
- Building Assemblies
- Construction Methods
- Consultant Coordination
- Technical Guidance
- Project Management
- Team Mentoring
- Problem-Solving
- Residential Projects
- Organizational Skills
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Categories
- Construction
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Art & Design
Keywords
- Architectural Technology
- Architecture
- Ontario Building Code
- Permit Submissions
- Construction Documents
- Construction Drawings
- Quality Control
- Drawing Standards
- Construction Detailing
- Building Assemblies
- Construction Methods
- Code Compliance
- Municipal Review Comments
- Consultant Coordination
- Residential Projects
- Custom Homes
- Multi-Family Housing
- Project Delivery
- Technical Guidance
- Portfolio
- Technical Drawings