Location: Ontario (In-Person)

Job Type: Full-Time | 40-44 hrs/week

About The Company The organization specializes in high-quality residential design-build renovations and custom millwork. Their mission is to elevate home transformation through thoughtful craftsmanship, innovative design, and sustainable practices. Each project is delivered by a collaborative team including sales, design, architectural technology, project coordination, site supervision, and skilled trades.

Position Summary The Senior Architectural Technologist plays a central role in the design-build process-leading architectural drafting, overseeing permitting, supporting estimating, and guiding junior technologists. This role requires strong technical knowledge, creativity, and hands-on project involvement from concept through execution.

Key Responsibilities Design & Drafting

• Lead and mentor junior architectural technologists.
• Develop creative design solutions based on sales consultations and interior design concepts.
• Produce detailed drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D modeling tools.
• Ensure all drawings meet Ontario Building Code (OBC) and permit requirements.
• Prepare millwork production drawings and trade-specific documentation.
• Conduct site visits, take measurements, and develop as-built drawings.
• Participate in site meetings and provide technical solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

Estimating Support

• Identify required sub-trades based on drawings.
• Distribute drawings and gather quotes.
• Oversee junior staff on window quotations.

Permitting & Compliance (activated upon client approval)

• Coordinate permit submissions and manage municipal approvals.
• Attend city meetings when required.
• Collaborate with engineers, consultants, and municipal departments.
• Close permits following final inspections.
• Maintain current knowledge of OBC and Ontario Health & Safety regulations.

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Work closely with designers, cabinetmakers, sales teams, site supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Mentor junior team members and support continuous learning.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and project reviews.

Client & Site Interaction

• Provide technical support to site teams and subcontractors.
• Communicate clearly with clients and project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Architectural Technology diploma or degree.
• BCIN certification required.
• 5-10 years of experience in residential architectural technology.
• Strong knowledge of the Ontario Building Code and Health & Safety regulations.
• Valid Ontario driver's licence, reliable vehicle, and insurance.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Revit, and MS Office (Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Assets: AI tools, ChatGPT Business, Smartsheet.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Office-based role with regular field/site visits.
• Prolonged computer use, desk work, and meetings.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, walking on uneven ground, and working at heights.
• Ergonomic equipment available (sit-stand desk, wrist rests, monitor arms).
• Standard office noise levels; repetitive tasks such as typing and screen time.

Required PPE

• CSA-approved green-tag steel-toe boots.
• Hard hat.

Performance Competencies

• Analytical thinking
• Building trust
• Customer orientation
• Decision-making
• Developing others
• Initiative
• Active listening
• Organization & project management
• Collaboration