architect - Ajax, Canada - Juss Inc

    Juss Inc
    Juss Inc Ajax, Canada

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    • Work Term: Casual
    • Work Language: English
    • Hours: 5 to 20 hours per week
    • Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
    • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
    • or equivalent experience
    • Tasks

    • Adjust their designs to conform to limiting factors such as budget allocation and cost of materials
    • Award construction contracts to building contractors
    • Consult with clients to determine the type, style and purpose of renovations or new building construction being considered
    • Generate building plans and detailed drawings to be used by contractors and tradespersons
    • Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects
    • Negotiate contracts with clients with a focus on design, construction time, price or others
    • Participate in contract negotiations
    • Prepare documents showing both the structural needs and the materials required for construction
    • Project management
    • Supervise the preparation of drawings, specifications and other construction documents for use by contractors and tradespersons
    • Work in limiting factors, such as town planning laws and environmental impact assessments
    • Conceptualize and design buildings and develop plans describing design specifications, building materials, costs and construction schedules
    • Urban planning
    • Construction site supervision
    • Prepare sketches and models
    • Perform architectural research
    • Prepare or supervise the preparation of drawings, specifications and other construction documents for use by contractors and tradespersons
    • Staff recruitment and selection
    • Conduct feasibility studies of building projects
    • Supervision of technologists, technicians and other architects
    • Estimate costs
    • Financial and budget administration
    • Prepare bidding documents, participate in contract negotiations and award construction contracts
    • Proposal preparation
    • Tender and administer contracts
    • Write plans describing project specifications and construction schedules
    • Interior design (general)
    • Monitor activities on construction sites to ensure compliance with specifications
    • Conduct feasibility studies and financial analyses of building projects
    • Computer and technology knowledge

    • Architectural software programs
    • AutoCAD
    • Computer-aided design (CAD)
    • Work conditions and physical capabilities

    • Work under pressure
    • Attention to detail
    • Personal suitability

    • Client focus
    • Excellent oral communication
    • Organized
    • Team player
    • Screening questions

    • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
    • Are you available for the advertised start date?
    • Are you currently a student?
    • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
    • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
    • Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?
    • Green job

    • Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
    • Workplace information

    • Remote work available