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North York, Ontario, Canada
Intermediate Intern Architect/Designer
About the role
ZO1 Architects is looking for Intermediate Intern Architect or Architectural Designer with minimum 4 years of architecture experience. We are actively engaged in a broad spectrum of work including low-rise and high-rise residential for purpose-built, affordable and supportive mixed-use communities, hotels, senior living and long-term care, retail commercial, workplace and industrial. Many of our clients are established for-profit and non-profit organizations that are shaping the future of communities across the region.
We have particular experience working with non-profit and mission-driven organizations, as well as private-sector clients contributing to community-focused development. The firm is also actively engaged in projects utilizing modular and prefabricated construction systems, supporting efficiency and innovation in delivery.
What we are looking for · Min 4 years’ experience in architectural design · Bachelors of Architecture Degree and/or a Master of Architecture or Bachelors of Interior Design · Able to communicate concept by sketches and develop/ execute in Revit. Min. 4 years of professional Revit experience. · experience in Facade envelope design, large scale urban design and space making. Ability to generate ideas into quick facade studies is an asset. · Proficiency in Revit is mandatory; experience with additional software (e.g., SketchUp, Navisworks) is an asset. · High proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel. · Strong understanding of the Ontario Building Code (OBC) and construction detailing. · Good communication skills with clients, consultants, and officials. · Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. · Effective communication skills to liaise with clients, consultants, and team members. · Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit for Architectural Design is considered an asset. · OAA Intern certification or eligibility and intent is a must. · Proficient knowledge in the use of building materials and related construction techniques · Able to produce sketches for plan/ section details to communicate the details how design brief/ intent, bylaws requirement and envelope building science are met · Able to take the lead to develop zoning and SPA level design · Able to understand the design brief by understanding client brief, research on various bylaws, OBC Part 3 and Part 9 and urban design principles/ guidelines. Continue to execute the detail to meet the requirements. · Dedicated to meeting project deadlines Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Willingness and eagerness to learn, being able to pick up new tasks, workflows, and software quickly. Understanding and ability to follow instruction Strong communication skills, with a positive and proactive attitude in providing support for project teams Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team
Offered compensation will be based on individual qualifications. The expected range is: $60,00.00 - $75,000 Must live in Canada currently and have legal authorization to work in Canada
Please email your application to jobs@zo1.ca. Your application should list out the position you apply in the caption of your email, include: a CV, a link to your portfolio of your work and a cover letter, addressed to Anna Yin, expressing your specific interest in our firm, your salary expectation and availability. All attachments should not exceed 10MB. Kindly provide a download link for larger files. All information will be kept confidential. We thank all candidates for their applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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About ZO1 Architects
ZO1 is a progressive architectural practice, cofounded by Bonnie Chan and Derek Leung in 2020, with a desire to create responsible, sustainable, economically viable developments with creative design solutions. We believe in build-able architecture and place making focusing on end users experience. We are a strong advocate in designing sustainable communities with building standards that generate positive values for the environment, as demonstrated with our portfolio of works obtaining LEED and various municipalities' Green Standards.
Our portfolio of work is diverse. We are currently working on a wide range of projects from low to high-rise to large-scale mixed use development. We are specialized in residential, senior living, long-term care, retail commercial, luxury hotel and office. Most of our projects are working directly with established developers or non-profit organization in the Greater Toronto Area.
We treasure each opportunity to custom-tailor each client’s vision with the aesthetics and urban built form to their branding and fits the characters of its existing neighborhood. Our strength is to move a project from a hand sketch to built architecture. We strongly believe in the power of teamwork: that each member of the development process has something special to offer, and that every stakeholder, client, city official and consultant involved is a winner in this process. Bonnie’s and Derek’s works have been recognized with BILD, OHBA, Woodworks awards and the 2019 Queen’s Pick.