Senior Architect - Vancouver, BC, Canada - TalentSphere Staffing Solutions

Description

Architecture & Design Firm
Large, Complex Projects
TalentSphere is proud to be partnered with a long-standing and very reputable architecture and design firm based in Vancouver.

Our client has designed some of the most recognized buildings in the Vancouver skyline over the 7 decades they have been in operation.

Over the years, this firm has managed to stay atop of the ever-changing industry and continues to evolve to this day.

Their portfolio consists of larger, complex mixed-use & residential buildings, bewildering master planning projects as well as community enhancing public and hospitality properties.

Our client's office neighborhood has everything you need to grab a quick lunch, sit-down meal, hit the gym, run errands on your lunch break, or enjoy a post-work happy hour with colleagues.

This firm enjoys weekly Beer Fridays, Massage Mondays and organized office outings including bowling nights, hiking and ski trips, a summer outing and a year-end celebration.

They provide a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work in a supportive and creative team environment with opportunities for future growth.

This is an in-office position with the ability to work one day from home per week as requested.

The Intermediate Architect will actively contribute to the design, delivery and coordination of all phases of the project from pre-design to site administration.

This will include responsibility for architectural drawings, design integration/strategies and planning requirements. Collaboration is a key component of this role and will involve consultant coordination, client relations and strong project communication. You will work on a variety of projects including multifamily, mixed-use, commercial & master planning projects. This is an in-office position with the ability to work one day from home per week as requested.
Assist in Schematic Design and Design Development of a project
Research various building types, including precedent images and use of materials
Use 3-D technology to graphically describe the intent and massing of the project
Prepare design and/or technical working drawings, in AutoCAD or Revit
Collaborate in the execution of the Construction Administration of a project
Field measure existing buildings or parts of buildings

Completion of an undergraduate and/or post-graduate degree in Architecture
~ Intern Architect applicants must be registered with AIBC or eligible for registration in the province of BC
~5+ years' local experience in architectural design and/or working drawing experience
~ Demonstrated understanding of building technology and materials
~ Understanding of Rezoning, Development Permit, and Building Permit processes
~ Able to produce both written and graphic work with a high level of accuracy and quality
~ Proficient in AutoCAD and 3D software such as Rhino, Sketch-up, Revit, etc.
~ Opportunity to work on some high profile projects