Architectural Design Technologist
About the role
Company Description
Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd (KZA) is the largest architecture and planning firm in Yukon, based in Whitehorse. The employee owned firm, alongside its partner 360 Design Build, consists of a multi-disciplinary team including urban planners, architects, developers, contractors, and carpenters. KZA is committed to creating an inspiring built environment that reflects the unique conditions of the north. With over 40 years of combined experience and more than 500 projects across Yukon, Northwest Territories, Alberta, and British Columbia, KZA is renowned for its expertise in First Nations and cold climate architecture.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Whitehorse, YT, for an Architectural Design Technologist. The responsibilities include supporting architectural projects through design development, technical documentation, and preparation of detailed drawings. The role involves collaborating with architects and engineers, contributing to prototyping, and ensuring designs meet required codes and standards. The successful candidate will also assist in preparing presentations and maintaining consistent communication with project teams.
Compensation $80,000 - $90,000 /year
Qualifications
Proficiency in REVIT, BIM, Autocad, and Sketchup software. Strong attention to detail and ability to produce technical drawings. Effective collaboration and communication skills coordinating sub-consultants. Educational background in Architectural Technology, Engineering, or a related field Knowledge of building science, sustainable building practices and construcytion is an asset Experience working in the field of First Nations architecture is an advantage
About Kobayashi + Zedda Architects
Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd is a Whitehorse-based architecture and planning firm and winner of the 2006 Professional Prix de Rome from the Canada Council.
Together with their partner firm, Zeko Design Build, KZA is a multi-disciplinary team of 10 personnel including urban planners, architects, developers, general contractors and carpenters.Kobayashi + Zedda Architects is the largest Yukon Architecture firm. Deeply involved in the transformation of downtown Whitehorse into a vibrant living and working community, KZA believe in compact pedestrian friendly built environment, where building design is a reflection of the conditions unique to this part of the world.
Since its inception, the firm has worked on more than 500 design projects in the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Alberta, and British Columbia. These projects vary in scale from private residential renovations to the new $65 million Whitehorse Correctional Centre.
The firm has a combined experience of 40 years working in the Yukon in every eco-region of the Territory. Recently, the firm has become recognized throughout Canada for its First Nations and sustainable architecture.
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Architectural Design Technologist
About the role
Company Description
Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd (KZA) is the largest architecture and planning firm in Yukon, based in Whitehorse. The employee owned firm, alongside its partner 360 Design Build, consists of a multi-disciplinary team including urban planners, architects, developers, contractors, and carpenters. KZA is committed to creating an inspiring built environment that reflects the unique conditions of the north. With over 40 years of combined experience and more than 500 projects across Yukon, Northwest Territories, Alberta, and British Columbia, KZA is renowned for its expertise in First Nations and cold climate architecture.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Whitehorse, YT, for an Architectural Design Technologist. The responsibilities include supporting architectural projects through design development, technical documentation, and preparation of detailed drawings. The role involves collaborating with architects and engineers, contributing to prototyping, and ensuring designs meet required codes and standards. The successful candidate will also assist in preparing presentations and maintaining consistent communication with project teams.
Compensation $80,000 - $90,000 /year
Qualifications
Proficiency in REVIT, BIM, Autocad, and Sketchup software. Strong attention to detail and ability to produce technical drawings. Effective collaboration and communication skills coordinating sub-consultants. Educational background in Architectural Technology, Engineering, or a related field Knowledge of building science, sustainable building practices and construcytion is an asset Experience working in the field of First Nations architecture is an advantage
About Kobayashi + Zedda Architects
Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd is a Whitehorse-based architecture and planning firm and winner of the 2006 Professional Prix de Rome from the Canada Council.
Together with their partner firm, Zeko Design Build, KZA is a multi-disciplinary team of 10 personnel including urban planners, architects, developers, general contractors and carpenters.Kobayashi + Zedda Architects is the largest Yukon Architecture firm. Deeply involved in the transformation of downtown Whitehorse into a vibrant living and working community, KZA believe in compact pedestrian friendly built environment, where building design is a reflection of the conditions unique to this part of the world.
Since its inception, the firm has worked on more than 500 design projects in the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Alberta, and British Columbia. These projects vary in scale from private residential renovations to the new $65 million Whitehorse Correctional Centre.
The firm has a combined experience of 40 years working in the Yukon in every eco-region of the Territory. Recently, the firm has become recognized throughout Canada for its First Nations and sustainable architecture.